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“Anything more and it starts to feel very confusing, undirected, and thoughtless.”

She recommends being consistent throughout your home, regardless of size.

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So while natural light is sufficient during the day,more intentional lightingat night is also key.

A mantel that’s crowded with vases or a shelf that’s stuffed with knick-knacks is equally distracting.

So it’s important to get proportions correct, which often means pulling out the measuring tape.

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