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Transform Your Small Living Room with These 13 Multifunctional Furniture Finds

Maksim Goncharenok

Transform Your Small Living Room with These 13 Multifunctional Furniture Finds

March 31, 2023

Make the most of your small living room with these 13 multifunctional furniture pieces. Discover clever solutions for seating, storage, and workspaces that will transform your space into a cozy and functional haven.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, multi-purpose furniture, Small Living Room, Small Space Tags Multifunctional furniture, Small living room, Space-saving solutions, Seating and sleeping, Storage and organization, Workspace and dining, Sofa bed, Futon, Convertible sectional, Recliner with built-in storage, Storage ottoman, Wall-mounted shelves, Coffee table with storage, Console table with drawers, Modular seating with hidden storage, TV stand with storage, Storage bench, Fold-out desk, Wall-mounted drop-leaf table, Home décor
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Mikhail Nilov

Creating Contrast: The Key to Decorating Small, Tricky, or Awkward Spaces.

March 27, 2023

Discover how contrast in decor and finishes can transform small, tricky, or awkward spaces! From color schemes to furniture and accessories, find out how to create visual interest, depth, and a sense of scale. Plus, learn how to bring in the color black for added impact. Get design tips and inspiration now!

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags contrast, décor, finishes, small spaces, tricky spaces, awkward spaces, visual interest, depth, sense of scale, black accents, color schemes, furniture, accessories, interior design, decorating, home décor, design tips, home improvement
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room mapping 101. sketch your space for perfect furniture placement

Antoni Shkraba

Room Mapping 101: Sketch Your Space for Perfect Furniture Placement

March 24, 2023

Don't make furniture shopping mistakes! Sketch your room first and get the dimensions, focal points, and traffic flow just right. These tips and room sketching guidelines make it easy to visualize your space and plan a functional layout. DON’T buy furniture or plan a new room layout without reading this first!

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, Floor Plans, How To, Inspiration, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Sketching room dimensions, Room planning, Furniture layout, Interior design, Avoiding costly mistakes, Space optimization, Traffic flow, Focal point, Functionality, Visualizing space, Room sketching tips, Room measurement tips, Furniture fitting, Room layout optimization, Room mapping
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Yura Forrat

Jazz Up Your Powder Room with These 10 Extraordinary Tips

March 20, 2023

Could your small powder room or half bath use a makeover? Great news, I’ve got 10 tips that will turn this small bathroom into a jewel box show piece. Best of all, these tips will engage your five senses and they’ll have you guests so impressed, they’ll never want to leave! Is that a good thing? Not sure, but these tips sure are!

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In Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Interior Design, Interior Decorating Tags very small half bathroom ideas, half bath ideas on a budget, downstairs half bath ideas, how to make a small powder room look bigger, half bath small powder room ideas, jazz up a powder room, spruce up a half bath, make a half bath look fancy
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Anna Tarazevich 

Hate Your Awkward Living Room? 8 Tips to Transform It into Your Dream Space

March 17, 2023

Is your living room feeling dull, cluttered, or awkward? Here’s 8 expert tips to transform your space into a comfortable and inviting retreat. From maximizing natural light and updating your decor to decluttering and choosing the perfect color scheme, and more. This guide has everything you need to create a beautiful and functional living room. Get inspired and create your dream living room today!

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In Awkward Room, Decluttering, Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Room Review, Small Living Room, Tricky Space Tags #awkwardlivingroom, #designdilemma, #livingroommakeover, #homedecor, #interiordesign, #declutter, #clutter #colorscheme, #sunkcostfallacy, #naturalight, #furniturearrangement, #homeimprovement, #cozyhome, #homestyling, #homedecorideas, #designinspiration
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Michael Helwig Interiors

Online Interior Design vs. Traditional Interior Design: Which is Right for You?

March 13, 2023

Looking to spruce up your home but not sure whether to go with traditional or online interior design? Here's everything you need to know, from the DIY vs. done-for-you debate to the cost differences, specialized vs. generalized design, and scope of work. Whether you're a hands-on DIY enthusiast or prefer a more hands-off approach, this post will help you figure out which option is right for you.

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In Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Branding Tags Comparing online interior design and traditional interior design, Traditional interior design, Online interior design, DIY interior design, Done-for-you interior design, Interior design services, Remote interior design, Virtual interior design, Affordable interior design, Custom interior design
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Ekrulila

The Wood-be Buyer's Guide: How to Spot High-Quality Wood Furniture

March 10, 2023

When it comes to buying wood furniture, it's important to know how to spot good quality. Examining the joints, drawers, finish, and legs can help you evaluate the durability and overall craftsmanship of the piece. Learn what to look for when inspecting wood furniture, so you can invest in a piece that is well-made and built to last.

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In How To, Inspiration, Decorating Advice, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, News Tags How to evaluate wood furniture, Inspecting wood furniture, Wood furniture durability, Checking wood furniture joints, Examining wood furniture drawers, Evaluating wood furniture finish, Assessing wood furniture legs, Quality control for wood furniture, Wood furniture craftsmanship, Casegoods craftsmanship, Investing in quality furniture
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The Ultimate Guide to Spotting High-Quality Upholstery: Tips and Tricks

March 6, 2023

Learn how to spot good quality upholstered furniture by evaluating key features such as the frame, springs, cushions, fabric, and construction details. With the right knowledge, you can make an informed decision and find a beautiful and well-made piece of furniture that will provide both comfort and durability for years to come.

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In How To, Inspiration, Decorating Advice Tags upholstered furniture quality, furniture frame evaluation, durable fabric selection, cushion density examination, spring gauge measurement, construction details analysis, colorfastness rating check, cleanability factor consideration, texture and pattern selection, high rub count fabrics
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Afif Ramdhasuma

7 Design Tips for Awkward Apartments

March 3, 2023

Confused about how to make your small or awkward apartment look good? Don't let your small living space get you down. Here’s some clever and creative design hacks to transform your awkward apartment into a place you’ll love.

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In Guest Blog, Decorating Advice, How To, Holiday Decorating, Inspiration, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Awkward rooms, Tricky rooms, Difficult rooms to arrange, Small apartments, Small space solutions, Small room tips, Small room fixes, Small house storage, Apartment storage, Apartment size furniture, Small room furniture
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From Awkward to Awesome- How to Choose Anchor Furniture That Maximizes Your Living Space

Tiana

From Awkward to Awesome: How to Choose Anchor Furniture That Maximizes Your Living Space

February 20, 2023

Discover how to choose anchor furniture that transcends different styles and maximizes your living space! From timeless designs to multifunctional pieces, our guide offers expert tips on selecting proportional, versatile, and high-quality furniture. Create a cohesive and stylish living space that lasts with our strategies for choosing classic, neutral, and functional pieces.

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, How To, Small Space, Small Space Edit, Tricky Space Tags furniture, home decor, interior design, anchor furniture, timeless design, versatile furniture, multifunctional furniture, high-quality furniture, small space living, neutral colors, classic shapes, functional furniture, furniture style, furniture size, furniture scale
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volant

Why Performance Upholstery Fabrics are the Perfect Choice for Busy Families

February 10, 2023

Discover why performance upholstery fabrics are the ideal choice for busy families. Learn about the benefits of durability, ease of cleaning, versatility, and affordability and get a list of specific performance fabrics to consider. Find the perfect balance of quality and price for your home with performance upholstery fabrics.

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In Decorating Advice, Small Living Room, Sustainable Furniture, News Tags Performance upholstery fabrics, busy families, durability, ease of cleaning, versatility, affordability, Sunbrella, Crypton, Nano-Tex, Outdura, Fabricut Contract, Revolution brand.
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Max Vakhtbovych

18 Small Bedroom Decor Ideas That Will Make It Feel Spacious

January 27, 2023

Tired of being cramped in your tiny bedroom? These small bedroom decor ideas will help you make the most of your space!

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In Guest Blog, Decorating Advice, How To, multi-purpose furniture, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Small Space Tags How to Design a Small Bedroom, Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger, Colors to Make Small Rooms Look Bigger, small bedroom decorating, small bedroom ideas, bedroom design ideas, decorate a compact bedroom, ideas for small bedrooms, cozy small bedrooms, decorate a bedroom, small bedroom furniture ideas, small bedroom multifunctional furniture, small bedroom décor, make a small bedroom appear larger, minimalist small bedrooms
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Klaus Nielsen

The Perfect Way to Combine Decorating Styles for a Cohesive Look

January 9, 2023

Do you love too many decorating styles? Do you and your spouse love completely different looks? Scared that your house will look chaotic if you try to pull everything together yourself? Here’s a fun way - that you haven’t heard about before - to pull your home together like a total pro!

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In Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags How to Combine Decorating Styles, Is it OK to mix decorating style, Tips for mixing decorating styles, Unify interior design, How to make different design styles cohesive, Mixing design styles, Mixing decorating styles, How to create a cohesive look in your house, Different interior design styles, Mixing styles in a room, Mix decorating styles like a pro, Design dilemma, Cohesive decorating tips, Blend different design styles, Combining different looks in one room
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Spacejoy

Minimize Architecture & Trim in a Small Room

November 21, 2022

Ceiling trims and moldings are beautiful and give rooms definition and character. But some trims can make a small room with low ceilings feel even smaller. Here’s some important things to consider for all your small rooms with trim, soffits, vaults, and dormers.

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In Decorating Advice, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Does crown molding make a room feel bigger or smaller, Add ceiling trim, Don’t add ceiling trim, What size ceiling trim, What size crown molding, Molding with low ceiling, Crown molding with low ceiling, Low ceiling trim, Rules for using wall trim in small rooms, Is crown molding outdated, Moulding for small rooms, Moulding to make room look bigger
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Vincent Rivaud

Top 15 Tips for creating a stunning home interior for your apartment

November 18, 2022

Just because you have acquired a condo doesn’t mean your interior has to look like everyone else’s. One of the best things about having a condo is that you can put your stamp on the interior and make it look however you want.

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In Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, Guest Blog, How To, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags apartment decor, condo decorating, condo decorating tips, apartment living, decorating an apartment, Decorating your apartment, apartment home design ideas, home interiors for small apartments, apartment decor ideas
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Olena Bohovyk

7 Ways to Add Height and Balance to Small or Awkward Rooms

November 14, 2022

If something is feeling "off" in one of your rooms, I'd say that that "something" could be balance. It helps to think of any space in your home as an equation. What you do to one side needs to balance, not necessarily match, the other side. Let me explain.

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In Awkward Room, Decorating Advice, How To, Interior Decorating, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags Balance room design, Awkward rooms, How to fill awkward spaces in your home, Unbalanced living room, Fix off balance room, How to balance a small room, Stage an awkward living room, Balance a small room
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Inside Weather

Your Furniture is too Small for Your Small Room

November 7, 2022

The truth is small furniture in small rooms can often make the room feel unbalanced. Just like weights and measurements, the furniture in a small room must fill the space appropriately to feel balanced. If your small room feels off, it’s probably because the furniture is too small.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, multi-purpose furniture, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags small space design strategies, small space furniture, furniture too small for small room, can you put large furniture in a small room, how to fit large furniture in a small space, does big furniture make a room look bigger, visual weight of furniture, small room large furniture, large furniture in small spaces
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Rachel Claire

Where to Use Wood Wall Paneling in Your Home

November 4, 2022

Wood paneling conjures up pictures of dark and stuffy drawing rooms that look and feel oppressive. The truth is completely different. Modern wood wall paneling is a fantastically versatile wall finish that can be whatever character you choose.

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In Decorating Advice, Guest Blog, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space Tags Versatility of wood paneling, How to use wood paneling in home, Where to put wood paneling, Benefits of wood paneling, Ecological benefits of wood paneling, Durability of wood paneling, Wood paneling in small rooms, Features of wood paneling
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Dima Pechurin 

5 Quick and Easy Actions to Stop Hating Your “Problem” Rooms

October 31, 2022

Are you suffering from room envy? That’s when you wish your living room looked like your favorite pins. Maybe you envy your friend’s dining room because it’s pulled together perfectly. If you feel like you can’t have that kind of vibe too, here’s 5 quick and easy actions to prove you can.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags Change how I feel about my room, What to do if I don’t like my room, How to make your room feel more you, Transform a boring bedroom, Change the feeling in my living room, Hate my house, Change feelings about my house Change feelings about my home, Inspiration for room decoration, Full room decoration ideas, How to get inspiration for interior design
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Rodrigo Santos

How to Spark Creativity to Make Your Rooms Look Better NOW!

October 24, 2022

If you’re at a loss for how to style your room, these 5 tips will get your creative juices flowing. This is about making small commitments to spark inspiration so you can get unstuck and back to loving your room again NOW.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags What do I do if I don't like my room, i hate my room, tired of my room, how to fix a room you hate, I want to change my room around, Get rid of clutter, Simple actions to fix your room, Start a decorating journal, Easy way to pick a paint color, How to make my room look aesthetic, Things to make a room look better, Inexpensive ways to make a room look better, Free ways to get inspired
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