What Not to Do: Basic Decorating Tips

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The experts agreed on accent lighting, incorporating what you love, and not being matchy matchy. Amen.
They also had so many other great tips, I had to share them!
Sarah from Flourish Design + Style says:
Christine from Bijou and Boheme says:
Amber from Amber Interior Design says:

Kate from Centsational Girl says:
Stephanie from Sabbespot says:
Kirsten from 6th Street Design School says:

Umm…fantastic advice, don’t you think?
I hoped you all learned a thing or two from this series.
I sure did!
Thanks again ladies.

What NOT to do: Matchy Matchy

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I sure hope you are loving this series, because I think it is great.
These ladies have so much great advice and I am soaking it all in.
It’s time for…
Tip #3
We have the lovely Stephanie from Sabbespot, Christine from Bijou and Boheme, and Sarah from Flourish Design + Style discussing “matching” furniture…cringe.
Stephanie from Sabbespot says:
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Christine from Bijou and Boheme says:
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Sarah from Flourish Design + Style says:
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This mistake is typically made in the bedroom.
I always stay away from bedroom sets that have a matching bed, nightstands, and dresser.
Mix things up, add some personality to the space.
You can even have two different nightstands!
Make sure you come back this afternoon for an overload of fantastic “basic decorating tips” from these ladies!

What NOT to do: Trends

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We are back with more…
Tip #2 
Amber from Amber Interior Design, Sarah from Flourish Design + Style, and Kate from Centsational Girl are here today discussing following design trends.

Amber from Amber Interior Design says:

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Sarah from Flourish Design + Style says:
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Kate from Centsational Girl says:
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Whether it be Chiang Mai Dragon fabric, sunburst mirrors, or chevron print, if you love it use it!
If it isn’t you thing, don’t!
Since trends come and go so quickly, it seems almost impossible to keep up, so stick with what you love.
Make sure you come back tomorrow for tip #3!

What NOT to Do Series: Tip One

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I might be lounging on the beach drinking pina coladas, but I still have a fantastic series for you!
I asked 6 expert designers and bloggers to share their top 3 tips on What Not to Do when designing an interior.
I am so excited about the experts.

Stephanie from sabbespot
Christine from Bijou & Boheme
Does it get any better than that?
Let’s get started with tip #1.
Kate from Centsational Girl and Kirsten from 6th Street Design School are kicking off our series with one of my top What Not to Do’s.

Kate from Centsational Girl says:
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Kirsten from 6th Street Design School says:

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I couldn’t agree more.
It is SO important to have multiple lighting sources in a space.
 I also love a dimmer switch, who doesn’t?
Also, don’t forget to appropriately budget for lighting, it can be expensive and is often overlooked when planning a budget!
Make sure you come back tomorrow for tip #2!