Christian Harder
While designing your home is no doubt exciting, the process can also be overwhelming. Trying to achieve the right balance of form and function has its challenges. Regardless of your style, the big picture and the small details are equally important. From choosing the right furniture to finding the perfect color palette, here are 82 designer-approved home decor ideas to inspire you as you create your dream home.
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Work with Architectural Quirks
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Make Your Mantel a Masterpiece
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Pattern on Pattern on Pattern
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Use Mirrors to Enhance Natural Light
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Go for Broke with Bookshelves
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Mimic Architectural Shapes
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To the Window (With No Walls!)
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Deploy Color on the Floor
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Go Bold in Small Spaces
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Experiment with Patterns
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Use Color in a Hallway
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Display Collectibles on a Table
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Group Antiques by Color
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Try Floor-to-Ceiling Shelving
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Look at the Bigger Picture
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Embrace the Fear of Commitment
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Use Your Walls as a Canvas
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Anchor Your Room With a Classic
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Create Moody Contrast with Color
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Add Playfulness with Repurposed Items
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Use Fabrics Beyond Soft Furnishings
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Mix Metals for Added Warmth
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of High-Low Design
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Layer Decor over the Years
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Installing Shiplap? Go Horizontal (Usually)
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Don’t Sacrifice Comfort
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Always Shop for a Rug in Person
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Let a Locale Inspire Your Space
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Never Settle on One Look
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Use Curtains as a Backdrop for Art
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Upholster Antique Furniture with a Modern Fabric
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Choose One Piece of Artwork to Anchor the Room
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Invest Where It Matters
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Bring Outdoor Fabric In
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Practice Before You Paint
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Let the Light Be Your Guide
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Embrace Custom Furniture
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Use Ladders as Storage
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Keep Bedroom Fabrics Simple
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Your Chairs Don’t Have to Match
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Center Your Furniture on a Rug
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Create an Inviting Entryway with Mirrors
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Make a Room Look Bigger with White Furniture
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Maximize Daylight with Mirrors
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Remember the Rule of Threes
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Change Your Coffee Table Decor Regularly
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Choose Neutral Upholstery
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Don’t Forget About the Ceiling
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Remember That Newer Isn’t Always Better
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Expand a Room with Rugs
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Spill-Proof Your Space
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Opt for Carpet over Wood Floors
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Forget the Formal Grid
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Bring Lighting Outside
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