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Downsize In Style

When moving from a large house to a smaller space, you have to make wise decorating decisions. With our five tips, you'll find your new home is a perfect fit.

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Watch That Scale

Select furniture pieces in proportion to the size of a room. “Oftentimes, people want to push the boundaries of how much a space can hold,” Marinello says. But size isn’t everything; comfort can be accomplished with a 60- or 96-inch sofa. “Rooms have to breathe, furniture has to breathe.”

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