Decorating Guide

Home decorating may sometimes become quite overwhelming and even all consuming, demanding much of your time and efforts. I have organized this simple guide to help make this process easier and even enjoyable. Please read it through very carefully. A little bit of information may end up saving you thousands of dollars in retail mistakes.

1. IN THE BEGINNING

The very first thing I advise my clients to do, is to start looking through various decorating magazines, from Architectural Digest to Better Homes and Gardens. These magazines are helpful in establishing what your "taste" is, or influence you toward a particular style direction, be it traditional, contemporary, country, shabby chic, etc. They also help you to become familiar with what the latest trends in decorating are.

It is advisable to save clippings of room designs which most appeal to you. Do not get too involved in looking at specifics of the rooms at this point, just choose the rooms that you find the most attractive. Basically, it is the overall look of the room that you need to find most attractive. Sometimes when people look too closely at a room photo, they may get too involved with some small detail that they don't like, like carving on a table, that they dismiss an otherwise beautiful room design. The photos can be used as references as your room evolves.

After you have collected around 15 photos, narrow your selections to about 3 or 4 of your absolute favorites. These photos will represent what will ultimately be your goal for your room or home.

2.MEASURE MEASURE AND MEASURE AGAIN!!!

One of the biggest mistakes many people make in decorating is buying on impulse.Many times that sofa bought on sale,or spur of the moment, becomes a big white elephant sitting in the middle of a living room. Not only is it not the correct size, but that fabric you loved in the store can become neon-like in that bright light of your living room. Sometimes, finding a fabric to coordinate with it can become a nightmare, since probably none exsists.

NEVER buy a piece of furniture unless you are absolutely sure it will fit in the intended area. Making sure it will fit is your responsibility.

The best way to avoid a very costly mistake is to draw up a floor plan for each room you will be decorating.

Some bookstore chains and craft stores carry floor plan kits, consisting of little furniture cutouts that stick on a plastic grid. These kits are not very expensive, and are an invaluable decorating tool. If you cannot find a kit, you can easily buy graph paper at any stationary store that is 1/4"=1' in size. Furniture templates (plastic sheets with cutouts of different furniture pieces in various sizes) can usually be found in arts and crafts shops. There are many types of templates including kitchen and bathroom designs, that can be utilized in your floorplans. Which ever designs you select, make sure your template is 1/4"=1' to match your graph paper.

When measuring your room (length, width and height) do not neglect any part of the entire room. Don't forget windows, doors, heating vents, electrical outlets, and the fire place. If the room has odd angles, you must be sure to measure these carefully, as correct measurements are crucial to a correct floor plan.

Place these measurements on the graph, counting each 1/4" square as a foot. Check and recheck your numbers to make sure you have made no mathematical errors. If you are interested in purchasing a piece of furniture but you have no cutout in those dimensions, create your own with the graph paper. For example, if you are interested in an armoire that is 48"x 24", simply measure out 4 blocks across (4') and 2 blocks down (2') then shade the area with pencil, cut it out and place it on the floor plan. This method can be used for tables, chairs,sofa and any item that is a custom or a unique size.

Once your floor plan is completed, you will be able to purchase your furniture with confidence, knowing that it will all fit comfortably in your room.

Keep in mind that space can look somewhat deceiving on paper. Be sure that there is enough walking space in traffic areas, usually around 3'. Coffee tables are generally around 12" to 18" from the sofa. When planning a dining room, make sure a chair can comfortably be pulled away from the table before it will touch a breakfront or buffet.

If you are uncomfortable with any of the spaces measured on your floor plan, use objects in your home such as other furniture or boxes to get an idea of space and depth.

For instance, if you need to see what a 48"x24" coffee table would look like in the room try adjusting boxes into those dimensions and place them in the appropriate spot. This may give you a basic idea of what the bulk of the table will look like. Try finding other furniture pieces in your home that may be comparable to the sizes on your floor plans and try them out in the room. Even moving kitchen or dining room chairs in a living room for a moment can help you "feel" the bulk of a love seat.

Try many variations of furniture placement when doing your floor plans. For example, a sofa doesn't always have to be placed against the wall. Maybe it would look better in front of the window, fireplace or even "floating" towards the center of the room. One round and one rectangular end table might look more interesting than 2 round ones. The trick is to keep the dimensions as close as possible.

Other EXTREMELY important measurements are your front door and stairway. It is absolutely imperative that you know the width and height of your exterior door, if you are to be completely sure that all your furniture will fit through it during delivery without any problems. Please discuss this with whoever you buy your furniture from if there are any doubts.

Your stairway may become a major obstruction if it is too close to your front door.Getting a large armoire upstairs into your bedroom may be impossible unless you have measured the staircase and all landings and ceiling heights to be sure it can be done.

I would advise creating 2 or 3 different floor plans for each room if possible. When they are completed to your satisfaction, make copies and make sure to carry them with you when you begin your furniture shopping.

3. THE BASICS OF DESIGN

There are 2 elements in decorating which in my opinion are most important.....balance and composition.

Unless you want a particular object such as a sculpture or a work of art to be the focal point, your goal is to have your room balanced in visual weight and design. Visual weight is the bulk of an item as the eye sees it, not its poundage.lf you had a large narrow room, it would look rather odd to have 2 sofas on one end of it, and 2 small chairs at the other end. The visual distribution of weight would make the room look heavy at one end, and definitely unbalanced design wise. A glass and metal coffee table could weigh as much as a solid wood one, but in a room setting it could appear lighter and airier, giving it less visual weight. Visual weight must be distributed evenly through out a room in order for it to be comfortable to the eye. Heavily patterned fabrics have more visual weight than plain fabrics. Patterned fabrics may help to balance the impact of heavier wooden pieces of furniture. Bold, bright colors have a much stronger visual punch than pastels or lighter colors.

If you paint your walls burgundy, you probably would not choose pale blues or greens to compliment them. Instead you would balance the burgundy with colors of the same intensity, such as forest green or navy blue.

The same balance holds true with furniture and accessory placement. A 54" loveseat looks a little lost sitting across from a 90" sofa. Placing 2 chairs with a space or small table between them across from the sofa produces a much heavier visual weight effect.

An L shaped composition consisting of a sofa and loveseat is almost always finished off with end tables on both sides of the loveseat or sofa. This is a very attractive formation and works well on a small room. If a tall TV cabinet is placed across from the sofa,then to balance the visual weight of it, a large painting or mirror would be placed over the sofa. The eye would then be drawn through out the room and not focus on just the cabinet.

Look carefully at the photos of the rooms in the decorating magazines. Notice how things like paintings,lamps, plates and other accessories are placed in groupings, creating a serene, easy on the eye design. If a miniature painting is placed between two large ones, your eye will either ignore the small one, and focus on the larger ones, or you will strain to see the subject of the smaller one. Your eyes can really focus on just one thing at a time. Three paintings of the same size, or one small, one large, one small, one large, is a much simpler composition on the eye, thus making it more pleasing to took at. Compositional chaos in decorating can be very appealing, but it definitely takes a professional trained eye to find the balance in it and make it work. You don't want your home to look like a flea market!

Study the magazine photos carefully, taking note of the compositions on the tables, walls, floors, etc. Notice how tall is placed with short, large is placed with small, and round is placed with square, each time with a sense of balance and design. A good thing to remember in placing decorative objects together is that odd numbers are always more interesting to look at than even numbers. In another words, three or five plates on the wall can look more interesting than two or four. Of course the size of the area you hang the plates will dictate how many you can actually hang. Always use your common sense.

By keeping visual weight balanced throughout the room, it will appear well structured.

Walk through high-end furniture stores and study their room displays. These are done by professional designers. Notice how a painting over a buffet is flanked by sconces or brackets. The buffet is probably accessorized with larger pieces, set up in a well designed pattern of textures and shapes.

If you are a collector of small objects such as teapots or Hummels, then it is advisable to keep them completely together as a collection and display them in their own area, such as a shelf, curio case or display case. Collections can be appreciated much more if they are displayed as a whole, and your room will appear much more organized.

Basically, keep your room in balance by keeping the law of visual weight working throughout your room. If you have one chair flanking the fireplace, then one on the other side would balance the area. If you have a large sofa, a small print or painting above it will not balance correctly. A large print or painting will not only look better, it will bring out the best in your furniture.

4. PICKING COLORS AND FABRICS

Choosing colors for your room(s) should not become a major project. Color can be very intimidating in decorating, yet it can be the least expensive mistake you can make. Women seem to have no problem selecting clothes that work well with their hair or complexion, but when it comes to covering that big white wall, it seems difficult to make the commitment.

Instead of selecting paint colors first, I prefer to make the fabrics selections my priority. Just as in the fashion industry, colors in textiles can be considered "in" or passe.Try to find navy blue shoes when brown is all the rage!

I often tell people who are starting their decorating from scratch, to simply decorate with the colors they love. But if you go ahead and paint your room mint green, and mint green is not a popular color this season, you will be hard pressed to find fabrics to compliment your newly painted walls.

So the solution would be to find the colors you love in today's fabrics. There are thousands of fabrics available in all price ranges. Generally, low to medium end fabrics ($60 and under) are available to the general public, and therefore have mass appeal.

Their color palettes are somewhat limited, and focus more on whatever colors are "in style". These fabrics are found at fabric stores and home improvement centers. Higher end fabrics ($60 and up) have much more extensive color palettes, and are found in upscale fabric stores, interior design shops,and trade showrooms throughout the country. Keep in mind when you see a fabric in a magazine that you like, more than likely it is a high end one and may be quite expensive.

I always suggest to my clients that no matter what their budget,they should explore fabrics in all price ranges. Learn to know what quality fabrics look and feel like. When you have this knowledge then it will be easier to decide what price range you will be comfortable at, and you will tend to buy the best you can afford. Keep in mind, that even if you fall in love with a $120/yd fabric, you may not be able to use it as your window treatment, but it may provide the final touch in your room. An inexpensive fabric on your sofa may suddenly turn more luxurious with a couple of beautiful silk plaid pillows finishing it off! Keep in mind that upholstering in multi fabrics is very popular today, allowing you use of coordinating fabrics of all price ranges. It would also be to your advantage to learn about the durability of the fabrics you are interested in. Some fabrics are not suitable for upholstery because they are too light weight. Consider where you intend to apply each fabric, and make sure they are suitable for that purpose. If in doubt please rely on the sales people at the store for this important information.

Most manufacturers supply fabric shops with sample books of their collections that you may browse through. Sometimes these book will supply many fabrics with coordinates, making multi fabric selecting relatively easy. There are usually enough choices to cover all your upholstered pieces and window treatments, plus pillows, stool covers, tablecloths,etc. If you are unsure of coordinating fabrics on your own, do not hesitate to take advantage of this service. But make sure to notice what patterns the manufacturer use in creating coordinates. Try to follow these examples when looking for coordinates yourself. (Example: florals with stripes and damasks)

If you find a fabric that you love, but there are no coordinates in the book, do not hesitate to look through any other manufacturers book.

If you are buying upholstery pieces in the manufacturers fabric, then ask if you may borrow the fabric samples (which must be returned) to select your paint colors, carpets etc. (Carpet stores readily allow you to take out samples) If you have selected a manufacturers fabric for let's say the sofa, then it would be wise to make sure the there are coordinating fabrics from their selections for accent chairs, or even if the fabrics are sold by the yard if you wish to use it for window treatments. If you cannot find a fabric you like at the furniture store, then take the fabric you have selected for the sofa to the fabric store and find coordinates there. Many upholstery companies offer what is called COM, which means "customers own material". This means that the sofa or chairs you have chosen can be covered in any other manufacturers fabric, as long as you supply it. It will be your responsibility to make sure the furniture store receives it. This makes your choices unlimited. In my opinion, one should never purchase upholstery unless all fabrics (including window treatments) are selected all at once.

If you are decorating more than 1 room, I would advise you to try to find enough coordinating fabrics to do all the rooms. If you are intending to use wallpaper anywhere, try to select it at the same time you select your fabrics. (bathroom and kitchen wallpapers should be extra durable) This is especially important if your rooms flow into each other, and you would like them to blend well together. Even if your budget allows for only 1 room at the moment,it will be reassuring to know that there will be options for you when you are ready to continue into the next room. If you focus on just the one room, you can't assume that you will find other fabrics to match when you are ready to move on to the next project. If you are planning to decorate the entire house, (first floor) then I suggest making ALL selections including fabrics, wallpapers, paint colors, rugs and even area carpets before starting anything. You may not be able to afford the area carpet till next year, but at least you will have piece of mind knowing that it has been chosen or that something will be available. (Always make sure a product is not going to be discontinued in the near future.) Decorating your home does not have to be a lifetime event. You may find many fabrics that you love, but find it difficult to make a final decision. Some people carry fabrics around for months and never get anything done. Don't agonize over your decision, just choose. Indecision can make the process overwhelming. If you love what you have selected you will never regret it, and you can get on with your life.

Once you have selected a number of fabrics, you can request samples that the store can obtain from the manufacturers. These samples can then be used in selecting your paint, carpets, area rugs,etc.

After you receive your fabric samples, it is important to place them about in your room, and study them in all lighting situations. Many fabrics can change color at night in artificial lighting, or in the bright daylight. Hang fabrics by the windows, place them on the floor and anywhere else in the room. Make sure all coordinates work well together. After a couple of days, you should be comfortable enough to make your final selections.

Once you have made your fabric choices, your next step is paint selections. Again, if you are doing more than one room, select your paint for all the areas, including foyer, powder room, laundry room, or whatever applies. Although these areas will not be addressed immediately, it is always a relief to have a "master plan" to refer to later on.

If one of your fabrics is multi-colored such as a floral or plaid, selecting a paint color is not too difficult. Although there might be many colors to choose from, only one will be selected for your walls. At the paint store, simply choose all the color chips which match most closely to the colors of the fabric. You may immediately like one color but take all the chips in the colors that match your fabric because this will establish your color palette. From that selection, you will select one of the colors for your walls. This is your blend of colors that you will use throughout the rest of the house, or wherever else you are decorating. Always carry them with you, along with your fabrics.

When selecting these colors, try to get the same intensity (or softness) of your fabric. If that tone is too intense, then move a color or two up the scale.

Some colors such as golds, beiges, and certain greens and blues can be used on all the walls of the house, broken up by wallpaper if you have a foyer. If you love a color, or are very apprehensive about making the house too colorful, then that is your best strategy. There are no rules that say each room must be a different color!

What if you don't like the multi colored fabrics, and are thinking of using only a couple of colors, or even a monochromatic (many tones of the same color) scheme? This is where your magazine photos become a great tool for you. More than likely the photos you have chosen will give you an indication of the types of fabrics that are appealing to you. Although florals, plaids and stripes are always fashionable, they may not be your cup of tea. Look closely at your photos. Have you selected a room that is serene and soft in tones? You probably should be looking at fabrics that are either solid or have a soft design of another color woven through it. I would keep the walls neutral, in a soft light tone of your fabric color. Color can always be added later on for punch in your accessories, or in a beautiful area carpet.

When you have selected your paint color (buy the smallest amount available at first), your next step is to paint a small area of the room. (3'x3'). Make sure to prime the area first if you're painting over another color so you can be sure you get a correct tone.

Give the paint a day to dry well, then place your fabrics, carpets, etc. next to the painted wall. Does everything blend well together? Keep in mind that everything does not have to match exactly. The key word here is blend. This test will enable you to tell if the wall color is too dark , light, or bright for your taste. Now is the time to do the adjusting before you waste time, money, and effort on the wrong choices.

5. CAN I START BUYING NOW?

Have you got your floor plans done with all the correct specifications? Are you satisfied with your fabric selections? Are you sure you have chosen the right fabrics for each application? Are the paint colors you've chosen ones you will be able to live with for a few years? Do you have your magazine photos for references? If you said yes to all of these then the real fun starts now.

Visit a number of furniture stores. Furniture is available in all price ranges. Go to low to high end show rooms. Sometimes the look of high end furniture is reproduced by lower end manufacturers. It always makes sense to see everything that is available to you.

Take the photos of the rooms you love and see if you can find pieces that are comparable to the ones in the photos. Become knowledgeable about wood, this may help you select which dining room you will purchase, or what your bedroom set will be made of. Ask the sales people about the finishes that are available for each piece. Many manufacturers offer a number of finishes on their pieces. Do not assume the finish on the floor is the only one available. Try visiting manufacturers websites. You will see alot of furniture that will not be in the stores. Keep in mind how much use the room will get. A family room would need stronger furniture than a living room which gets little use. Most important, make sure all the sizes match your floor plan measurements, and everything will be able to be delivered through your door.

As you browse through the stores, notice if you find yourself drawn to a specific "look". There are many styles of furniture, and you may be drawn to a particular one. If you spot a dining room or living room grouping that you really like, ask the sates person what that style is called. It could be traditional, contemporary, country french, english country, modern or maybe you have eclectic ( various styles) tastes. If you tend toward a particular style, it is always safest to continue decorating in that direction. You will then enjoy your purchases for years to come.

I can't tell you what furniture to buy. Keep referring to the magazine photos whenever necessary, but buy what you like.

When you have decided which upholstery pieces you are going to purchase, if you have not chosen the manufacturers fabrics and you are doing COM, be sure to get the amount of yardage you will need for each piece. Sometimes furniture stores will have fabric books from other fabric manufacturers that you may look through.although they prefer you select the upholstery company's fabric. (saves alot of paperwork) When selecting your fabrics at the fabric store, make sure the patterns you select will fit nicely on each piece. Check the repeats(the area of the pattern) to the dimensions of your pieces. In other words, if you are buying an armchair and the back and seat is upholstered, then a fabric with a 36" repeat will be very large and alot of the pattern will be lost on the seat or back. Make sure the patterns are appropriate sizes for each piece. When you have decided on your fabric choices, order the amounts you will need from the fabric store. When the fabric has arrived, it will be your responsibility to make sure the furniture store receives it so it can be shipped to the upholstery company.

Once your furniture and fabrics are selected and you are ready to place your order, the best advice I can give you is to check and recheck your invoices. Make sure the stock numbers are correct, fabric selections are on the right pieces, and you are given a reasonable delivery time,all stated plainly in writing on your receipts. I think a delivery date up to 6 months on many items (especially european) is reasonable. Being in the business, I have seen many unpredictable circumstances, which can delay deliveries. Trucker strikes, snowstorms, backordered fabrics and computer shutdowns are only a few. Many furniture companies shut their factories down for a few weeks in the summer. If you want your furniture by Christmas, better to order in July not October.

Wood furniture in the business is called "casegoods". People are often concerned about mixing woods together in the same room. Some woods are characteristic of a certain style so if you are leaning towards that style, then I would buy most of my casegoods in that same wood. For instance, I would not put a formal cherrywood dining room table with a rustic oak buffet. I can't say that it is never done, but if you are a beginner I'm trying to keep things simple and use common sense. If you want to mix woods, then I would at least try to keep all pieces in the same color tones. I would not put a dark mahogany piece with a pickled pine piece. You don't want that flea market look in your room! You don't have to match all the woods completely, but try not to get too extreme. Refer to your magazine photos and the room settings at the furniture stores for good ideas in furniture blending.

Finally, if possible, try to get photo copies of all the furniture pieces you have purchased, including upholstery and casegoods. Keep these photos with your fabric and color samples to refer to when selecting rugs, accessories and lighting.

6. A FEW FINAL TIPS

1. Buy the best quality area rug you can afford. (100% wool if possible) Not only will it last a lifetime, it will be easier to clean, and maintain its beauty for years. Become familiar with the different designs and their countries of origin. Bring your fabric and paint samples to the store and lay them down with the rug. Make sure the colors are compatible, and the patterns blend well together. Try to shop at a store that will let you try out the rug in your home before you purchase it

2.Sisal (natural fiber) carpets are very popular today and come in all price ranges. If you're looking for a neutral floor covering be sure to check it out. I would not recommend it for a high traffic area. Talk to the dealer about durability and comfort questions.

3.If you select a busy wallpaper, try to keep your fabrics in almost solid patterns. If you are using busy fabrics, keep your wallpaper subtle, unless it is a coordinate of your fabric. Even in that circumstance it may be too much. Get a large

sample of the wall paper to hang in the room before you purchase it. Buy a roll if necessary. Take the sample and tape it to the wall for a few days with the fabrics, and then make your decisions.

4.Protect your furniture against the sunlight. The sun can fade fabrics and woods in a matter of weeks. It can also fade carpets and eat away fabric fibers. If you have a room that receives bright sunlight, consider shades on the window (at least while the sun is strongest) or put up sheers to diffuse some sunlight. Wooden blinds and shutters are also beautiful options. Visit a window treatment store for other solutions.

S.Simple window treatments can be quite elegant. Panel drapes on a beautiful pole can make a great statement without swirls of excess fabric twirling above them. The trick is to make sure you use enough fabric for the width of the window. The average bay window requires at least a panel and a half of 54" fabric on each side. Otherwise the treatment might took too flimsy. Discuss this with the fabric store or your window treatment shop, as each window will require different measurements.

6. Buy the best accessories you can afford. Accessorizing is the icing on your cake. Study the accessories in the magazine photos and furniture store display rooms. Avoid buying a lot of small items, as these will eventually start to clutter your room, and you will lose its design quality. Check out antique and curio shops for unique and one of a kind items. Take your time in buying quality accessories.

Painting a small room in a dark color does not necessarily make it appear smaller.

A small room painted in moss green can appear very cozy if country type fabrics like florals and plaids are used in it. Even navy blue can make a small room inviting if blended with the right fabrics. I would definitely avoid all black walls!

8.When selecting color for your trim, consider all the white options, (most trims are painted white) Whites can lean toward a particular color like pink, beige, cream or yellow. A bright white or a linen white may not be the best white for your trim Study all the white paint swatches, placing them with your fabrics and wall paints and bring them all to the bright sunlight. You should be able to see which shade of white goes best with your scheme. It is safest to paint all the trim in your house the same color.

9.Try not to get too many opinions unless they are from professionals. More than likely this will lead to more confusion. Although people may try to be helpful, they may persuade you in the wrong direction. I think you should trust your own instincts and common sense. You know what you like. Learn to trust yourself.

10. lt is always helpful to have a budget in mind when you first start. I feel that is somewhat difficult until you have seen all the fabrics and furniture that is available to you. Only when you know what is available, can you decide what price ranges you are able to buy at. Then you can realistically establish a budget, and stick to it.

11. Hand painted finishes on walls is very popular today. If you plan on tackling one of these finishes on your wall yourself, please read an instruction book before starting. I've seen awful do it yourself jobs that just ruin a room. If you feel you cannot do a professional job, then hire someone who specializes in painting faux finishes. Make sure they have a portfolio of their work that you can took at. If you are not satisfied with their samples or photos, then continue searching until you find someone whose work you are impressed with.

12.Plants (real or fake) always adds warmth. A small bouquet of flowers on a table breathes life and color into a room. Many large plants are inexpensive, and can take up alot of visual space. Try using greenery in areas you feel might have a void, and you're just not sure what to put there.

13.Wood floors are the most desirable floor covering today. If you have bought a home with wall to wall carpet over wood floors, it is advisable to take out that carpet and expose the wood floor. Even if the floor needs to be refinished (a week-end job for do-it-yourselfers) it will be worth the effort or money to have it done. If you don't already have them, look into the cost of having them installed.

14. Lighting isn't only for practical purposes. Consider using decorative fixtures such as sconces to add ambience to a room, or soft lighting to a hallway. Visit a large lighting store, and examine all the types of lighting sources they have to offer. Recessed lights are great spotlights for areas like the kitchen or bathrooms where extra lighting is needed. Track lighting is functional and attractive in a more contemporary setting. Bring your samples and photos to the store with you when looking for table lamps. They will help you select the correct color, sizes and designs of your lamps. Notice the height of a table lamp on a table. This will help you choose the right size for your tables. If you are looking for a dining room chandelier, try to bring a photo of the dining room with you. Floor lamps are invaluable in spaces that do not allow a table. Wall lamps can also be used in areas where tables would not fit. Try to make sure all your lighting selections fit appropriately into your style of decorating. If your style is country french, then look at all styles of country french the store offers. Look closely at the lighting used in your magazine photos. If in doubt ask the sales people for help.

15. It is very important that you plan on making this endeavor a fun and exciting experience. Don't feel the need to rush through the process. Trying to do things too quickly will make it overwhelming. Make your choices carefully, but don't agonize over your decisions once they are made. If you carefully follow the basics I have described here, decorating will be a lot simpler. You can always use the library for books on learning about certain specifics such as window treatments, furniture styles,even decorating. If you are still uncertain about doing it yourself, I would suggest you still might want to familiarize yourself with furniture and fabric manufacturers, study magazine photos selecting your favorites, and then consult with a professional decorator or designer to help guide you.

Please keep in mind all I have written here are my opinions and ideas based on 17 yrs. of interior decorating experience.

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Your Basic Guide To Interior Decorating

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