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A few small ways to get out of your comfort zone

July 21, 2021

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This week, we’re talking about how to fall in love with your home by getting out of your comfort zone. Making design decisions can feel scary, but it doesn’t always have to be something as forward as painting a room a bold color. Start with something small, like patterned curtains or a bright colored lamp. Wallpaper is one of my favorite ways to incorporate a fun element into a space. It really helped showcase each of the girls’ personalities in their bedrooms in our last home. I can’t wait to see them evolve in our new home.

I rounded up a few favorites to help you step out of your comfort zone and add a little fun into your space.

 

 

1. Isabella Chair $649
2. Pluma Wall Sconce $330
3. Cole & Son Florencecourt Charcoal Wallpaper $137
4. Press Wildflower Woven Throw Blanket $125
5. Sidnie Lamp $299
6. Agnes Organic Percale Sheet Set $168
7. Fauna Pillow Cover $249
8. Fabienne Sofa in Moss $3698
9. Head 24/100 Painting $280
10. Spiced Rum Velvet Curtains $53
11. Linen Blend Curtains $59
12. Antique Blue and White Floral Print Throw Pillow $44
13. Graduate Lamp $299
14. Shadow $40
15. Verner 3-Tiered Pendant Light $499
16. Sputnik Chandelier $499
17. Slight Table Lamp $149
18. House of Hackney Opia Wallpaper $298
19. Jules Oriental Merlot/Multi Area Rug $214
20. Estelle Floor Mirror $449
21. Edith Velvet Arm Chair $569
22. Jori Pedestal Side Table $198
23. Etched Arcadia Mural $298

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