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Have you been on open house tours and seen beautifully decorated homes? Many of these homes are staged with furniture and accessories brought in by professional stagers or designers, but some are not. What they all have in common though, is changes have been made to maximize their appeal, and not with the furnishings alone. You can have your home looking beautiful too, and on a daily basis!
Clear the Clutter ~ This is the easiest thing you can do! Have you ever done the run-through before having a party? Look at your home with that mind-set. See what functional items need to be put away, and display only the decorative ones. Keep countertops free of the week’s mail, bedroom floors void of dirty clothes, and bathroom counters clear of toothpaste tubes and hair products.
Reduce the Furnishings ~ I see so many homes that simply have too much furniture! Overstuffing a house with furniture can greatly reduce the flow of your rooms, meaning there’s not a natural, easy progression as you move through the house. Many of us have pieces we’ve acquired here and there over the years, and it’s tough to part with them. Well, maybe it’s time! Walk through each room in your home and make an honest assessment of every piece of furniture, no matter how small it is. Are you using it? Perhaps you are, but is it really necessary? If you removed it, would the room be more spacious and inviting?
Reduce the Accessories ~ What applies to furniture, also applies to accessories, and then some! Less is more ~ so reduce the number of accessories that clutter countertops, dressers and hutches. If you’re a collector, keep your displays concentrated in one area and make them a focal point. Remember the rule of odd numbers when putting your displays together, and err on the side of conservative. Displays of more than 5 items can get too busy and appears too cluttered.
Check back often for more decorating and home improvement tips! If I can give you any assistance with your design and decorating needs, please don’t hesitate to call or email me. Many times a single consultation is all that’s needed to pull your project together!
Everyone deserves a home they love ~ Inside and Out!
