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Small Black and White Bedrooms: Unlocking the Power of High Contrast Design

April 21, 2023

Maximize your small black and white bedroom with high contrast design. Discover expert tips on creating a visually stunning and functional space with practical design solutions. Learn how to balance high contrast with lighting, storage, organization, and more for a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere.

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In Color, Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Space Tags Small bedroom design, Black and white bedrooms, High contrast design, Small space solutions, Bedroom organization, Bedroom storage, Lighting solutions, Practical design tips, Functional bedrooms, Stylish bedrooms, Maximizing space, Dynamic atmosphere, Visual interest, Balance design elements, Color schemes
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Ivan Samkov

Repurposing Furniture: How to Make it Work in Awkward Spaces

April 17, 2023

Transform Your Home with Repurposed Furniture: Tips, Ideas, and DIY Projects. Learn how to choose the right furniture, customize it to fit awkward spaces, and incorporate it into your home decor. Get creative and repurpose old furniture into something new and functional.

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In Awkward Room, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, multi-purpose furniture, Tricky Space, Sustainable Furniture Tags repurposing furniture, DIY furniture, creative furniture ideas, furniture customization, storage solutions, interior design, home decor
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cottonbro studio

Your Recipe for Designing a Beautiful and Functional Room: Pro Tips and Inspiration

April 14, 2023

Transform any room into a beautiful and functional space with these pro tips. Discover how to define the purpose of the room, consider the needs of the people using it, and plan the layout and functionality. Get additional tips on finding inspiration, choosing colors, mixing patterns, and creating a cohesive look.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags Interior design, Room design, Design tips, Home décor, Color inspiration, Eclectic décor, Cohesive look, Mixing patterns, Accent pieces, Statement art
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Elina Sazonova

Creating a Dynamic and Inviting Room: Tips for Varying Shapes with Accent Furniture, Wall Decor, and Lighting

April 11, 2023

Transform your room with dynamic shapes and forms. Learn how to add visual interest to your space with circular furniture, unique wall decor, and lively lighting. Discover the tips and tricks to create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

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In Decorating Advice, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags Varying shapes in a room, Accent furniture, Wall décor, Lighting, Circular coffee table, Rounded back chairs, Unique wall sculptures, Pendant lights, Floor lamps, Visual interest, Dynamic space, Inviting atmosphere, Design tips, Interior decorating
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7 Creative Solutions for Small Room Eyesores

April 7, 2023

As someone who's struggled with necessary eyesores in a small room, I've put together 7 creative solutions to help you turn them into unique design elements. From cords to exposed pipes, these tips and tricks are easy, affordable, and perfect for anyone looking to make their small room more functional and aesthetically pleasing. Let's turn those pesky eyesores into design elements that elevate your space!

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In Decluttering, Decorating Advice, Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Small Living Room, Small Space, Tricky Space Tags small room, design, eyesores, decor, creative solutions, functionality, aesthetic, DIY, cords, exposed pipes, cluttered shelves, repurpose furniture
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Spice Up Your Space: A Guide to Choosing Art for Your Home

April 4, 2023

Looking to add some personality to your home with art? Check out this guide on choosing art for your home. From finding an inspiration piece to creating a mood board layout, I've got you covered with tips and tricks to make the process easier. Start exploring the world of art and transform your space today!

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In Decorating Advice, Branding, How To, Inspiration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design Tags Art for your home, Choosing art for your home, Inspiration piece, Large art selection, Mood board layout, Interior design, Home décor, Wall art, Personal style, Artistic expression
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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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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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RODNAE Productions

Declutter Your Small House with the 3 C's: Contain, Conceal, Control

February 13, 2023

Discover the 3 C's of decluttering a small house: Contain, Conceal, and Control. Learn how to organize your space, reduce clutter, and create a stylish and functional home with these expert tips and strategies.

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In Decluttering, Inspiration, Small Space Edit Tags decluttering, small house, organization, clutter, style, functional home, expert tips, storage solutions, concealed storage, window seat storage, mirrored cabinet doors, wall-mounted planters, chalkboard paint, peace and functionality, proactive strategies, one-in one-out policy, donate/sell box, limits on items, regularly declutter.
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Lina Kivaka

Maximize Your Small House's Value Before You Sell: 12 Easy DIY Weekend Updates

February 6, 2023

Uncover 12 easy DIY weekend home updates that will boost the value of your small house. From painting and updating lighting to installing new flooring and creating outdoor living spaces, these simple upgrades will add style and functionality to your space.

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In Do-it-Yourself, How To, Inspiration, Small Space Tags DIY home updates, Weekend home improvements, Increasing home value, Small house updates, Simple home upgrades, Painting walls, Updating lighting, installing hardware, Crown molding, Refreshing bathroom, Landscaping yard, Smart home system, Upgrading kitchen, New flooring, Built-ins, Front door update, Outdoor living space
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Courtney Smith

Steal the Best Ideas from This Epic Kitchen Reorganization

January 23, 2023

Is your kitchen cluttered and messy with different utensils, appliances, and gadgets? Do you crave getting your kitchen in order so you can easily find EVERYTHING you need to make culinary magic? If you don’t know how to start, here’s some super kitchen organization tips to try out.

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In Guest Blog, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Inspiration, Decluttering Tags Best Kitchen Organization Ideas, Kitchen reorganization, Reorganizing Kitchen Zones, How to reorganize a kitchen, Plan kitchen zones, Coffee station, Pantry organization, Kitchen storage containers, Pots and pans storage, Kitchen backsplash storage, Kitchen storage tricks, Utensils as decoration, Folding kitchen table
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you'll never want to leave these 25 gorgeous reading nooks for small rooms

Stephanie Renee Cluff 

You’ll Never Want to Leave These 25 Gorgeous Reading Nooks for Small Rooms

January 18, 2023

Do you love to read actual books? Is your small house overrun with stacks of hard covers, paperbacks, and journals? Does your coffee table look like you’re studying for finals even though you graduated college decades ago? You need a cozy reading nook with storage my friend! You’re in luck. Here’s 25 gorgeous ideas to reclaim your space and save your rooms from homeless book clutter.

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In Awkward Room, Inspiration, Small Space Tags Reading Corners, Simple reading corner, Bedroom reading nook, Kitchen reading nook, Den reading nook, Closet reading nook, Small closet library, Small room reading spaces, Best reading nooks, Kid reading nook, Reading area with storage, Book nooks, Reading nooks, reading nook ideas for small spaces, reading nook diy, floor reading nooks, built-in reading nook, reading nook ideas living room
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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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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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