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Bedroom design should be big on comfort and relaxation.
Most rooms can not handle a huge boxyplatform bedwith a four-post design and bulky headboard, she says.
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Floating wall shelvesallow for added storage without sacrificing floor space.
But choosingalllow-profile furniture and decor can throw off the visual effect of the space.
Tall plants, floor lamps, and vertical artwork all do this really well, she says.
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Clutter isnt always about being messy.
Too often, people give a shot to fit too many things in one place.
Less is always more, Blinn says.
Bookworms wouldneverconsider their books to be clutter.
“How will this wardrobe work alongside my bed?
Does this rug add too much noise?
Does this retro lamp really mesh with the cottage core look Im going for?”