Decorating
Seven Deadly Sins of Design
You can improve any room by avoiding these common decorating mistakes.
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Unedited Accessories
- We are all natural-born collectors. The trick is realizing that every object, gift, or family treasure need not be displayed at once. Take care of Aunt Martha's cranberry compote, but tuck it away until the next family gathering. Organize accessories by grouping collections together on a table or shelf, as shown at left. Use similar objects and colors together, and remember that odd numbers of items will look better to the eye.
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