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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2015 A home makeover doesn't need to break the bank – a little crea- tivity goes a long way in giving tired interiors a new look. Check out some ideas to spruce up your home this winter. Canvas the area Hang canvases painted with interior latex paint to brighten blank walls. Think big: The can- vases should fill the wall. Hang plates Plates in unexpected colors make a fresh wall arrangement. Vary hues (within a family), sizes, textures. Put the most dramatic plate toward the center (lay out the plates first to experiment); attach wire plate hangers and hang plates on picture nails. Go natural Use shells and other beach bounty to warm up a kitchen, an entryway, or a stairwell by creat- ing a rustic, relaxed display. Fake a headboard An easy paint project: Create a trompe l'oeil headboard. Cost: the price of a bucket of paint and zero floor space. Hang a gallery of photos Mine your albums for your best shots (pick a theme: wed- dings, birthday parties, vaca- tions) and put them in identical frames. Hang in a tight grid or a long line—you can't go wrong if you stick to a geometric arrange- ment. Stack your books Piled books draw the eye. If shelves aren't high enough or deep enough to accommodate oversize books, stack them on a flat surface, such as a bench or an end table. 50 Cosy Homes Cheap and cheerful home décor ideas