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Books, Blankets, and Breathing Room: Designing for Softness Easy Tips
So often we’re taught to design for style. But what if we designed for feeling?Softness is a design choice. And it often starts with asking: How do I want this room to hold me? This isn’t softness as in pink or fluffy.It’s softness as in space to exhale. So, what does softness look like in a room? My favorite ways to soften a space right now: Soft doesn’t mean empty.It means gentle, meaningful, and slow. It’s a way to design your home the same way you’d design your favorite afternoon. Warm, quiet, full of breath. Want to learn how to create soft, emotional interiors? My book Home – Decorate with Love explores…
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Make Your Rental Look Like Home
Many of us struggle with the question how to make your rental look like home? Renting a home comes with its limitations, especially when it comes to personalizing the space. Most landlords have rules that prevent major alterations, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the space uniquely yours. With a touch of creativity, there are numerous ways to enhance a rental without jeopardizing your security deposit. Here are some landlord-friendly techniques to infuse personality into your rental home. Wall Art and Decor If you can’t paint the walls, decorate them. Use command hooks or removable picture-hanging strips to hang artwork, framed photos, tapestries, or even decorative plates. This allows…
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8 Simple Tips for a Stylish and Organized Entryway
Entryways plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for your home. Your home’s front room or hallway is your first chance to make an impression. It’s the place where we drop off our stuff like shoes, jackets, and daily mail. This spot can get messy fast, but with some care, it can be neat and stylish. Here’s a guide to getting there: Hang Some Hooks Hooks on the wall can help a lot. Use them to hang things like hats, bags, and keys. They keep stuff off the floor and are easy to use. You can find hooks in many styles to match your home. Hooks on the wall…
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Easy Ways to Ready Your Home for Autumn
Switching up your home for the changing seasons doesn’t mean spending a lot or buying new items each time. There are simple and budget-friendly ways to give your home that cozy autumn vibe. Embrace Earthy Colors Layering is a smart strategy. Just adding an autumnal layer over your summer decor can increase the coziness of your space without redoing everything. Consider using items you already own, focusing on earthy colors like terracotta or olive. However, don’t shy away from vivid jewel tones, as they beautifully reflect the vibrant fall foliage. Think Beyond Sight The shift to fall isn’t just about visuals. A distinctive autumn scent can instantly set the mood…
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How to Add Texture to Interior Design
Design experts often emphasize the importance of incorporating texture into interiors. But what does “texture” mean in this context, and how should you weave it into your home’s design? In the realm of interior design, texture isn’t just about the touch or feel. It’s about strategically using furniture, fabrics, decor items, and surface finishes that interact in a way that adds depth and dimension to a space. A room lacking texture feels much like a dish missing seasoning: bland, uninspiring, and incomplete. By introducing varied textures, a room becomes more engaging, inviting, and pleasing to both the eye and touch. Every part of a room – from the floors and…
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5 Powerful Tips To Refresh Your Interiors
Sometimes, all it takes to breathe new life into your home interiors is a few thoughtful updates. You don’t need a complete renovation to create a space that feels fresh, welcoming, and aligned with your current lifestyle. Whether you’re tackling one room or your whole home, these simple yet impactful interior updates can help you achieve a refreshed and stylish look—without breaking the bank. Rearrange for a Whole New Feel Changing the layout of your furniture can instantly transform the energy of a room. Instead of lining up all your furniture against the walls, experiment with creating cozy conversation areas or floating your sofa away from the wall to create…
