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Home Re-Decorating...

barb40 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:04:02 GMT

Not sure where to start, hope some of you Home Experts will give Advice...need to carpet, paint , buy furniture...what do I do first?

Thanks for any help you can give!

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WindingRoad — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:07:57 GMT

Start with furniture you love, next flooring, paint color and accessories. Hope you have a great time!

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LTT1 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:22:40 GMT

@barb40

This is a site on FB ... a video that takes you from start to finish.

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millieshops — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:40:15 GMT

@barb40I'm right there with you - so much to think about, so many choices.

I'm going to spend a few hours at a home show tomorrow, hoping I get a better sense of currently available products and colors than I have now. I have some time because this is high season in southern Florida and lots of contractors and even handymen are beyond busy.

For me, this is not a DIY project. Except for moving lightweight objects out of the workers' way, I'm just the chooser and the payer. That's the way it has to be.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:06:19 GMT

@barb40 Did you know that Pottery Barn has a free decorating service? It is actually called Free Design Service and they will come to your home. It does not hurt to read about. I am sure you have a budget. PB always has some kind of sale going on with 30% furniture, etc. Good luck.

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stevieb — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:16:51 GMT

@barb40 There are as many 'rules' about where to start as there are decorating aficionados... My rule of thumb on those rare occasions when someone is able to 'start from scratch' has been to start with those elements that are most 'fixed', such as carpets and furniture. These are the things, due to cost, that most folks can't change up on a whim, For most of us they have to last for at least several years... Things like curtains, throw pillows and paint, while not always inexpensive, are usually less costly to update from time to time. Some people opt to first develop a 'color scheme' but I've found that we tend to select rugs and furniture in colors that appeal to us and then a color scheme can be developed around them and that this works better than setting a color scheme and then trying to find things to fit within it. Of course, if one is able to afford custom design then virtually any rug or piece of furniture can be crafted to meet one's specific desires, but most people can't pursue that luxury, While many stores do offer a design service, keep in mind that these designers are also sales people and you will most likely be wedded to selecting the bulk of your purchases from their store.

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Stevie Nix — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:33:42 GMT

Pottery Barn decorating service was a bust for us. My DD tried to use them last year. Scheduling was a nightmare. When someone finally showed up they were not very helpful. Said they would come up with ideas, colors, etc. and get back to her. They never did.

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AnikaBrodie — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:51:39 GMT

@barb40 Since you are planning a large renovation project you may want to consider hiring an interior decorator. We updated our living room and entryway several years ago and our interior decorator helped us with flooring, furniture (both new and old) and all aspects of our remodel. We wanted to keep some of our treasured pieces. The final decisions were ours but she was a tremendous help in coordinating the renovation in terms of colors, furniture placement, type of flooring, etc. It was well worth the money spent, and the final outcome was beautiful.

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barb40 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:53:22 GMT

Such helpful responses! Thank You All! Happy Weekend!

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K9buddy — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:45:07 GMT

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/home-decorating

This is absolutely the best site for decorating advice/information.

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KathyM23 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:28:34 GMT

Well, home decorating is one thing I do pretty well as it is something I love to do. I must do a good job as I have always gotten many compliments on how my homes looked.

When I had a new house built I also needed everything - furniture carpet/floorings, tile, paint, cabinets picked out, etc. I decided on shades of blues, greens and pale yellows.

Same thing years later when I moved again. This time my color choices changed and I went with greens and rose colors still with touches of blue.

So the first thing is to find the soft furniture - sofas, chairs. Perhaps you will stay with your color choice or you may find furniture that speaks to you and doesn't go with the color scheme you have in mind. That is why I buy the soft furniture as the first purchase. You can then coordinate your carpeting or perhaps wood floors with area rugs with the soft furniture. Many would choose a neutral floor covering that goes with everything, but that is not me. I want to color coordinate. Then the choice of hard furniture is easy - which wood goes best with your soft furniture.

Then the paint. You can either stay with basic off white/creme/eggshell or if you want color, since you now have your soft furniture and carpeting colors picked out, you have a good idea of choices of color swatches to test with your furniture/carpet choices. I did both, in the first house chose soft color paints to coordinate with the various rooms. In the second house I chose to stick with off white and to some of you horrors! I also used some wallpaper!

The decorative items are last and are on-going.

I'm sure you will get it all together and have a home you will enjoy.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 13:51:36 GMT

I think the very first thing to do is to decide on a color palette. Even if it means looking at furniture, flooring, etc. first to get ideas. Then go back with your colors in mind, and shop with purpose.

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Bri369 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:49:49 GMT

You should have a color palette in mind first.

I think flooring is a good starting point. It sets the tone for the rest of the room. Furniture, paint, and accessories would be the order I would do things.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:24:46 GMT

I just completely redecorated my entire townhouse. It took me forever to start because, like you, it was hard to decide where to start.

I decided to start from the bottom (floors) and worked up to the light fixtures.