‘Tis the Season for Last Minute Decorating

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With only two weekends until Christmas, procrastinating on making the home ready for the holidays is no longer an option. Impress guests with easy, affordable projects that can be completed in a weekend—or less. From updating an accent wall’s paint color to installing pendant lights, these last-minute decorating ideas from Lowe’s will enhance the home’s décor while saving more time to spend with family this holiday season.

When decorating under a time – and budget – crunch, focus on high-priority areas of the home where family and guests will gather and spend the most time: the kitchen, dining and living areas.

The kitchen reigns as the hub of the home, and the hostess isn’t the only one who will benefit from these easy updates:

With minimal wall space, the kitchen provides an ideal area to experiment with a bold paint hue. Consider food-inspired, spice colors, such as Apple Peel, Carmel Sundae and Wine Glass from the Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Color palette.
Add a pop of personality to the space by installing pendant lights over a kitchen island or sink. Lowe’s makes it easy with a recessed light to pendant light conversion kit that fits a wide selection of glass pendants. Consider rotating pendant glass colors to fit different holiday décor themes, such as installing red pendant glass to add a subtle touch of the classic Christmas hue.
Clear the clutter and organize kitchen cabinets with storage solutions that will help de-stress holiday gatherings. While guests might not notice the hidden storage secrets, these items will make dinner preparation easier, leaving more time to enjoy the benefits.

Don’t neglect the dining room décor, and follow these tips to impress dinner guests and dine in style:

Add dimension to the room by surrounding a frameless wall mirror with moulding pieces painted the same color as the wall. The project provides an easy way to accentuate a room’s focal point.
Create an instant centerpiece by filling vases and bowls with colorful ornaments. Position the centerpiece under a traditional allen + roth chandelier with fluted glass globes to add a touch of shine that will be sure to highlight the ornaments’ sparkle.
Bring extra warmth to the room with curtain panels and a coordinating drapery rod that will add richness and a just-right pop of color to the space.

Spend a little extra TLC on the living spaces where holiday memories are made by the Christmas tree. Focus on making minor updates that provide a huge return on style, by considering these tips:

Combine layered lighting with table lamps, ceiling fans and accent lights to create ideal atmospheres for opening presents, enjoying tasks and celebrating the season with guests.
Add texture to any space with a neutral rug that will supplement the home’s current flooring and provide a perfect setting for opening gifts by the Christmas tree.
Update the walls by painting an accent wall in a shade that will complement the home’s décor year round. Valspar Signature Colors with Hi-DEF Advanced Color System™ paint has advanced color accuracy and superior hiding ability, helping complete the job quickly and easily while helping save money this season.

With the indoor décor projects completed, create a first impression guests won’t forget with a festive entryway to fit every personality and décor style. From uptown chic to down-home design, Lowe’s Creative Ideas experts provide inspirational tips to create the perfect holiday entryway.

For more one weekend and done project ideas and holiday decorating inspiration, visit Lowescreativeideas.com. Don’t miss the easy, budget-friendly 12 holiday ideas for guest bedrooms and baths that will transform a bah-humbug bedroom and bath into a welcoming suite for holiday guests.

About Lowe’s

With fiscal year 2009 sales of $47.2 billion, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com.