Nathan Oakley
A timeless looking home isn’t hard to achieve when you understand these 5 core things that are true for every design style no matter what. You can apply this advice to small or big rooms. When you cross check your decorating decisions with each of these 5 criteria, you’ll save money, time and avoid unnecessary and discouraging disappointments.
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Severin Candrian
If you're looking for a quick way to add some life and color to your room, consider using plants. We'll give you some tips on how to choose the right plants that will look great and THRIVE in your space.
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The curved furniture trend is hot this year. But, for small and tricky rooms with angled walls it could be the very best solution to get maximum seating, optimal flow and superior function. Let’s explore a shared living room and dining room where every piece of furniture has rounded curves.
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While the number one rule of minimalism is less is more, it doesn’t mean you need to live in emptiness. With a mixture of decluttering and soothing colour palettes, wide-open spaces and geometric shapes, minimalism is a design approach that can lend itself to a warm home.
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Living rooms with multiple doorways can be tough to arrange. If the room is narrow or long, that makes it even harder. Have you ever thought of using only chairs to arrange your awkward, small living room? A layout like this can be very versatile and functional.
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There’s a perfect storm of logistical challenges, material shortages, and a natural disaster that’s rippling through the furniture industry causing long delays and soaring prices. If You’re in the market for furniture, I’ll explain what’s happening and what to do to avoid getting caught up in it.
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Could it be? White walls are out in 2022? I’ve got you covered if you want to paint over your white walls: Want to go bold? Here’s how. Want to be subtle with color? It’s in here. Just a hint of color with accents? Read on.
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Here’s some of the most innovative and creative uses for challenging small spaces I’ve ever come across. If you need help figuring out how to make tight spots in your home or apartment functional and beautiful, this post is for you! These experts will show you how to rethink, embellish and fine tune tricky and awkward rooms so you can turn eye sores into eye candy!
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Small bedrooms can be very challenging. But finding furniture with the right dimensions that will also fit nicely into a room that’s less than 10’ square is even more challenging. Add an angled wall, a bumped-out closet, and an off-center window and you have a super tricky room to lay out. Here’s how to make a small bedroom with multiple challenges work!
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What do you do with that empty space in the corner of your room or along a short wall? It's too small for a large piece of furniture, but it's big enough to look awkward without anything there. I have 9 suggestions to make this empty space practical and purposeful. Let me show you how.
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It’s important to consider the placement of furniture and décor in small or awkward rooms. Some things that work in bigger spaces will overwhelm a smaller space. Proper planning of furniture size and placement is important for any size room, but it can mean success or failure in a smaller room. Here’s what to do.
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It’s been somewhat remarkable to witness the rise of small-space living over the years. It can partially be chalked up to our ever-more-crowded cities, and the simple fact that most people in big urban areas sacrifice space for location. It may not always be an ideal situation, but the idea of making the most of it, and turning a small space into a delightful one, can bring a certain charm to it.
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Narrow living rooms can have challenges for furniture placement. Add in doorways and furniture and it can sometimes feel like a game of Tetris trying to make it all fit. When you have a narrow living room with an angled fireplace and 4 doorways, it’s all about the pathways.
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Galley kitchens can be super efficient and charming but in most, the charm can be overshadowed by a lack of storage, feeling cramped, and not having entertaining space. Here’s 8 ways to maximize a small galley kitchen so you can make it feel 5 times bigger.
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You can have a gorgeous small dining room, even if it’s a super compact 8’ square. I’ll show you the tricks that will make every inch of the room work like magic! In the end it’ll feel like you have tons of room! Here’s exactly how to style an 8’ x 8’ Dining Room.
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Getting multiple uses out of the same small space doesn’t have to be hard. When you get totally clear on how much time and space is spent on each activity, the ideas for how to layout the furniture almost becomes automatic. You begin to see exactly how much space each activity needs.
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The pass-through living room is one that has multiple doorways that allow you to get from one area of the house to another. You must be mindful of not blocking the pathways to the other rooms. When you think about arranging the furniture, keep in mind the purpose of the space. If you have a room with 3 or more doorways, here’s what you need to know.
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That big empty wall above the bed is taunting you like a blank question mark hoovering over your head and it’s ruining that vibe you’re going for. Here’s 15 fast and creative ways to finish up that space so your bedroom can feel like the oasis you want it to be.
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The staples of home décor are waiting for you at the thrift store. From baskets to buffets and lamps to large art, whatever finishing touch your home needs, you’ll find it thrifting. Shopping second hand is a combination of excellent prices and adventure! The next “big thing” in home décor is at the thrift store.
Read MoreIs it possible to mix Mid Century style with Farmhouse style and have it look good? You sure can! Mixing decorating styles is like making soup. Combining the right ingredients and proportions result in something truly magnificent.
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