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Why Decorating with Antiques, Vintage Items, and Family Treasures is So Important
Melissa Berry Melissa Berry

Why Decorating with Antiques, Vintage Items, and Family Treasures is So Important

(…) I recommend most rooms have at least one antique, vintage item, or family treasure of sorts. (Don’t stop reading! Hear me out.) Often times clients associate those words with broken, dusty, or kitschy items. But that’s not the way it has to be. It is possible to incorporate antiques and sentimental items in a purposeful and beautiful way that looks elevated. It just takes a trained eye and a little courage. (…)

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7 Reasons to Blend Design Styles in Your Home Renovation or Redecoration Project
Melissa Berry Melissa Berry

7 Reasons to Blend Design Styles in Your Home Renovation or Redecoration Project

The concept of using more than one design style in a renovation or redecoration project is a no-brainer for some and a hard sell for others. I think with the latter group, they picture a busy and inharmonious room when they hear “blending of styles.” But I’m here to tell you that is not the case, and there are quite a few good reasons to utilize more than one design style. (…)

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