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[edit] Home Design Sense

Home Design Sense is the art of making your home more livable and exciting. A way to communicate to your friends and family that this is your personal space and you made it to fit your personality. Take your time when decorating and consider it a work-in-progress to avoid stress and the anxiety of trying to get it done quickly. Rome wasn't built in a day so why drive yourself crazy? Besides being stress-out does not help when making decisions. You need to have a clear mind so your decisions are smart and shopper savvy.

Color ChoicesUsing color is another way to show your personality. By using color psychology; you can use the colors that fit your particular personality to decorate your home.

Avoid decorating with trends unless you absolutely love it. As we all recognize; trends end as abruptly as they start. If you are using trends it can be costly to replace them after the trend falls out of the public eye. Think of all the trendy avocado appliances that were discarded for the simple white ones?

Home Staging is a way to give your home the competitive edge in the real estate market. It is also a way of just re-organizing and fixing things that have been neglected. There is a list that can help you and make staging much easier. Staging also helps with the homes re-sale value when the suggested changes are made.

Furniture is a major purchase so you want to be sure you choose items that fit your home and personal preferences. There are many design styles; such as modern, contemporary, traditional, exotic, country and others. Look at all the styles and decide which fits best. Once again; don't be swayed by trends. Choose wisely. Once you find the style be sure to check out the construction. Today's furniture is not made to the more rigid standards of the past. Check to be sure all the drawers open and close easily. The hinges on the doors are solid.

Kitchens can be a fun place to congregate if you don't mind showing the room to your guests. If you need to make some simple changes because the budget is very small; here are some suggestions: Start with the countertops and then the faucets. Simple changes can make a major difference in the rooms appearance. The lighting is another way to add atmosphere and task lighting (under the cabinets) makes working a pleasure.

Bathrooms are another easy update area. It is the same as the kitchen. Except; you want the guest bathroom to be more sumptuous by adding candles, throw-away hand towels and fresh flowers (if you have a house guest). This makes your invitation more personal and caring to your guest.