Make your home more welcoming to guestsand to youby avoiding these home decor pitfalls.
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When you’re inviting guests over, you want them to feel right at home.
Too Much Clutteror Too Little
Yes, there is a happy medium in the clutter department.
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Quick fix:Create some “intentional” clutter if your home looks especially spartan.
(Think meaningful and beautiful items, a well-editedselection of books, and a few pieces of artwork.)
ensure that you have some blank spaces on the shelves or coffee table so it doesn’t seem overwhelming.
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If you’re currently erring on the side of more is more, thendeclutteringis the name of the game.
But obviously, perching on a chair armor on a hardwood floorisn’t going to feel comfortable for anyone.
(It helps if they’re upholstered and in a complementary color scheme to your living room.)
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Stiff, high-backed chairs or hard chairs can make your guests feel less than relaxed.
Consider upholstered dining chairs or chair cushions to make dining chairs more comfortable for your next dinner party.
Worried that dining room upholstery might get stained?
But window treatments are essential for ensuring the light is always just right when you’re entertaining.
Quick fix:Give your pillow collection an edit.
you could save any additional pillows and swap them in for the others to give your decor a change-up.
Quick fix:Pull back a little on the fragile elements in your decor.
Dimmer switches can also help you soften the light, and can be easily installed for your light fixtures.
