Home Décor
Expert advice for
BY LINDSEY WARD MAKING YOUR HOUSE A HOME
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owner and director of S3 Interior De- sign — a local company celebrating 20 years in the business — doesn’t hurt, either. Here, she walks us through the dos and don’ts of decorating and furnish- ing your new (or new to you) home.
things are cohesive but also making sure they’re functional. How do you actually use your family room? Is it adults and kids all curled up on a sectional watching a movie, or are you more formal and does everyone have their own space to sit? Think about how you live.” Start by doing a scale drawing of your home so you can decide which size of furniture will fit the space. Budget is also a crucial part of the planning pro- cess, so include the costs of the items you need for the space.
oving and decorating are among the most challenging aspects of home ownership.
By the time you’ve unpacked that last box or fastened the final cabinet han- dle, you might not have the energy to think about which couch you’re going to buy or what kind of prints you should get for the bathroom walls. Thankfully, there are just a few simple things to keep in mind when it comes to making a house a home. And the advice of experts like Tracy Dyck,
DO: PLAN, PLAN, PLAN
“A solid plan is key,” says Dyck, who specializes in the architectural aspects of home design. “You’ve got to look at the scale size of the furniture, the style of the furniture, making sure
PLANNING
Consider the scale, style and function of a room when beginning with the planning stage.
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