Decorating
Rooms Renewed
Rethink your home's interior with our refreshingly simple design tips.
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Plan Your Space
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Personal style is reflected not only in the choice of furnishings, fabrics, and accessories, but in how the elements blend to create a feeling of warmth and ease. "Start by placing your furniture in the middle of the room and work toward the walls. You'll get a more exciting result," says Dallas designer Charlie Birdsong.
Scale is equally important. "Be realistic as to what will fit. Don't ask your room or furniture to do more than is possible," says Birdsong. "This will eliminate unpleasant surprises and give the room better traffic flow." - Next: Finish With a Flourish
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