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16 Decorating Tips from a Design Pro

Get a load of these essential home decorating ideas from designer and style expert Charles Birdsong.

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14. Follow the Shape

If you are hanging a grouping of art or objects above a piece of furniture with a distinct shape, such as a camelback sofa, allow the grouping to follow the shape of the furniture rather than hanging it in a straight line.
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