Those little accessories and details can make a big difference in the look and feel of your home.
rules from interior designers to DIY a pro makeover.
“Having different temperatures for your light bulbs makes the room look off balanced.”
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Want to give your lighting another quick-and-easy refresh?
Helft suggests swapping out the lampshades to freshen your room without a big investment.
Make Everyday Storage More Interesting and Attractive
A candy dish isn’t alwaysjusta candy dish.
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Placed in a guest bath, it can be a charming soap dish, Goldberg says.
So get creative with the things you love, and find new places to enjoy them.
A small vase can hold pens on your desk, or makeup brushes on your vanity.
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Pretty storage boxes or baskets make a great home for remotes and other coffee table clutter.
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“It brightens the room, and really refreshes the entire space,” Helft says.
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Goldberg also says that too much can really be too much.
“Blank space on a surface is good and should be embraced.
Allow the special pieces and moments that create the vignettes of your home to breathe.”
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The best styling involves using items that have special meaning to you.
She suggests choosing quality over quantity, and being very intentional and timeless in what you pick.
“Buying quality pieces that will last through design changes is always best.
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Its also fun to find objects that reflect your travels and hobbies or favorite memories.
Your home should reflect the people that live in the home and bring them joy!”
“That way, I’ll always know whether they’ll work when I’m buying things.”
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It can keep you from making impulse buys that you don’t need.
