Tag: Roominess

Downsizing My Decor | Condo Remodel Part 1 | Interior Decor

When I decided to sell my 2,400-square-foot ranch house in the suburbs and move into town, I was ready to downsize—until I realized that the condo I wanted to buy was 400 square feet smaller than the minimum size I had planned for. How did I manage to fit my life, a collection of Wodehouse novels, and a grand piano into 1,100 square feet? The short answer: by meticulously planning my storage space needs. Watch today’s video to learn how I solved this challenge, step by step!

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12 Alternate Uses for Your Dining Room | Interior Decor

When Charlotte and her family move into their first home, they’re thrilled with all the space—except for the dining room, which they have no idea what to do with. Even when they have guests over for dinner, Charlotte says they just stay in the kitchen and family room. So if no one’s going to dine in it, how else can Charlotte and her family use this room? Watch today’s video for several alternatives!

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Vintage Living Room (Decor Cold Case File!)

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of doing a makeover for my grandparents’ vintage house. And then recently, I thought: I’ve got the floor plan to their house, and I’ve got access to a 3D digital modeling program. Why not do a virtual makeover? Watch today’s video to see how I redecorated my grandparents’ living room—a long, narrow space with traffic flow challenges that took a bit of extra creativity to solve. My grandparents might even have liked it!

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Dirty Tricks to Solve Decor Dust!

Does decor just create dust? And what can you do about that pesky dust? In today’s video, you’ll get to drop in on an insightful (ok, slightly fictional) conversation I had with David, who works at an art museum, about how to keep dust under control so you can enjoy your decor.

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Craftsman Interior for a Plain House? (Step-by-Step!)

Ava has just moved into a bare-bones tract home and dreams of decorating it in the Craftsman style, but she realizes this could be a very expensive project. How can she create this style without breaking the bank? First, Ava decides to focus on just one room. Then she sets up a mood board and a budget. Watch today’s video to see how she achieves an affordable version of her dream by making a few changes at a time.

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Can You SNARK Decor Symmetry?!

While most people’s homes may not look as fancy as Versailles or the Taj Mahal, you can borrow an idea from these elaborately designed edifices: symmetry. Shockingly, I got snarked on a decor forum for advising someone to revise their kitchen plan with more symmetry. It ruffled me enough that I decided to make a whole video about it! How important is symmetry to home decor? Watch and see what you think of my snarky response.

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MORE Ideas for Empty Walls!

When Sherrie wakes up each morning, sunlight brightens her bedroom, but it also emphasizes the bare walls and a feeling that the room is closing in on her. Should she buy a house with a bigger bedroom? No need. Simply by adding a few well-placed decorative elements on (or in front of) the empty walls, Sherrie can add a greater sense of depth to her bedroom. You can too, by trying some of the ideas in today’s Roominess video!

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Pop Quiz Week #4: How Can You Test Decor Before You Buy?

Here’s our final Pop Quiz Week question: How can you test decor before you buy? For example, how do you figure out where to hang art on your walls? Leave a comment with your approach!

You can see my method for this, and other ways to try decor arrangements before you buy, in today’s video.

And today’s the last day to take advantage of our Pop Quiz Week ebook sale. Go here to buy either of our fully illustrated home decor guides for just 99 cents each!

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Pop Quiz Week #3: What Did the TV Decorators Get Wrong?

It’s Pop Quiz Week on Roominess!

Today’s question: What did the TV decorators get wrong with this room?

This question is inspired by a TV decorators Instagram post that focused on a new (and cute) coffee bar. But the “after” space struck me as having multiple decor issues. Watch the video to see where I think there’s room for improvement.

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Pop Quiz Week #2: Big Bed, Small Room?

It’s Pop Quiz Week on Roominess!

Today’s question: How do you keep a big bed from taking over your small bedroom? Let me know your ideas in the comments!

We can use scale and color contrast to help make an oversized bed appear intentional in a small room. Check out today’s video for one example and some ways to knock that big bed down to size…at least visually.

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