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5 DÉCOR ELEMENTS TO REMOVE FROM YOUR HOME, ACCORDING TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS

While reading a recent article in Real Simple magazine, “5 Dated Décor Pieces You Should Swap Out ASAP, According to Designers,” I thought its topic was a good continuation of last month’s blog post, “Home Décor Tips: What You Don’t Need.” Again, I feel it is interesting to share what other designers have to say about certain décor and provide my own thoughts.

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HOME DECOR TIPS: WHAT YOU DON’T NEED

You may think when working with an interior designer the focus is on what you need in your home to create your intended design. While that’s certainly true, it’s not the only value a designer can provide — we can also counsel you on things to steer clear of when it comes to home décor.

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DESIGN A HEALTHIER BODY WITH A HOME GYM

The heat is on! When temperatures soar, you may not be motivated to go outside to work out — and it may even be dangerous to do so. A good alternative to maintain your exercise schedule during even the hottest weather is adding a home gym or dedicating a space in your home to work out. There are plenty of ways to get a good workout with or without exercise equipment.

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A SMALL BUT IMPORTANT SPACE TO ORGANIZE: YOUR CLOSET

Despite being one of the smaller spaces in your home, your closet can really benefit from being organized — and that will translate into better well-being for you.

I’ve written on closet organization before but the subject is so important that I’m offering some more tips to maximize how you use your closet space. These tips are inspired by a Real Simple article, “5 Closet Mistakes you May be Making.”

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DECLUTTER YOUR HOME: ONCE AND FOR All

Having positive mindset guidelines when starting the process is the most important step — and knowing how to achieve your goal will result in greater success. Real Simple’s March 27, 2024, article, “16 Steps to Finally Declutter your Home Once and for All,” was the inspiration for this blog post. I’ve condensed their steps into the five I feel are most important

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MOVE SPRING CLEANING OUTDOORS

Last month, I debunked the notion that spring cleaning is limited to inside your home by focusing on actions you can take to spring clean your garage. Now, let’s take things a step further by looking at ways you can spring clean the exterior of your home as well as the property that surrounds it.

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SPRING CLEANING: DON’T FORGET YOUR GARAGE!

If you remember the January and February blog posts—focused on organization and decluttering—you won’t be surprised to see the theme of letting go the old to bring in new goodness continue this month as we move outside the home and into the garage.

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WANT A MORE SOOTHING, LESS STRESSFUL HOME? DECLUTTER!

The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the past, learn what can be improved and implement positive changes. While we’re in the second month of 2024, that means the year is still young. One change you may want to consider—especially if you crave more soothing, less stressful spaces—is to declutter.

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UPDATE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM FOR A CLEAN START TO THE NEW YEAR

When you think about making design updates to your home, your laundry room may not be top of mind—but perhaps it should be. We remodeled the laundry room in our San Diego home, starting with replacing our side-by-side washer/dryer with full-size stackables. We also added a decorative chandelier, a fabric Roman shade, and a custom patterned vent screen, and installed a clothes rod over the sink to hang-dry delicate items.

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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: 2024 LOOK TRENDS

With 2024 just around the corner, predictions abound regarding many trends for the new year—and home design is no exception. One of the most well-respected online communities for interior design recently announced its predictions for the home design trends it believes will be popular next year, focusing on a combination of existing and new styles.

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TRENDS THAT ARE MORE THAN TRENDY

Built into the definition of trendy—“fashionable and up to date”—seems to be the idea that trends are fleeting. While that may be true in fashion, I think it’s less so in design, where memorable trends can have quite a shelf life. This year’s design trends focus on being inspired by travel and nature as well as uniqueness. While I’m looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings, I love these 2023 trends and feel they will continue into the new year.

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