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Redecorating

Thundar — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:39:00 GMT

I am looking for a realistic resource (website, magazine, newsletter, instagram, etc) to give me ideas on how to redecorate my house. I like modern styles and would like to know what is in style for flooring, window treatments, paint, etc. I live in a rural area with a small-medium size house. So definitely nothing over-the-top. Thank you for any suggestions.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:13:31 GMT

Not sure about a resource but if you go with what's in style, it will eventually look dated so I suggest choosing what you like and gravitate to.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:34:23 GMT

@Thundar If you're doing all that-redecorating the whole house, you will be better off hiring an interior decorator.

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moonandthestars — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:23:40 GMT

@Thundar well, I think to start you could browse cataloges like ballard designs, pottery barn, west elm, restoration hardware, wisteria, and others I can't think of right now and see if there are looks that resonate with you and what you think would work in your home. You can look through magazines like elle decor, domino and other design magazines, again just to find that feels right for you and your house. Many people will browse pinterest. You can google to see what styles are trending in and trending out. (take it somewhat with a grain of salt) but you can see floor colors, cabinet colors and at least you can try to get ahead of the curve a little - meaning make sure it's definitely on it's way out right now.

You could call an interior decorator for help. There are some also that will help remotely with pictures of your house/rooms. Make sure they share your likes and your vision.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:05:49 GMT

I don't know if you have a good service in a nearby city which specializes in flooring, carpets, hardwood, tile, granite, marble, etc., many of which have in-house decorators who can help you with everything. Some paint stores have that. My Benjamin Moore has an in-house decorator so is a real designer. She has a college degree, and she is paid by the sales. They have a curtain, drapery, shutter, floor and paint/wallpaper service. Cities usually will have one. Even in my small town, there is a flooring place that has a very good decorator albeit she is not degreed. Her family have been in the window-flooring business for 4 generations so she has grown up in it and she is very good.

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moonandthestars — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:30:50 GMT

@Thundar I just reread your post .... when you say you like modern styles, what do you mean by that? Like current styles? Or did you mean like cb2 and west elm? Or sleeker than that? Or mid century modern? Can you post a picture or 2 as examples of what you like?

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Elodie2 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:18:40 GMT

Have you tried Pinterest? I've been looking at front door colors there. Plethora of ideas in any category at that site.

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jubilant — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:43:14 GMT

@Thundar Since you don't want it to be over-the-top, I would suggest doing a search for "budget friendly modern living room" (or whatever room you are working on). It's a good way to get ideas.

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Oznell — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:41:46 GMT

You are getting some good suggestions, @Thundar .

I envy you having the fun of redecorating.

Since you are interested in modern, but not "over-the-top", I have a few online sources for you. Just google these names which will take you to their youtube sites. If you watch their videos, you'll see tons of rooms and ideas.

Studio McGee

Amber Interiors

Brandy Jackson

Edited to add-- Oh, I forgot-- add Sophie Paterson to the above list of people to google!

If your taste veers to a more mixed, cozy 'modern' that has more traditional and rustic elements, I suggest googling Lauren Leiss who does rooms like this:

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Foxxee — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:43:48 GMT

Houzz is a good source. Zillions of photos. Search for the decor style you like.

I am probably different than many, though. I started with choosing furniture styles and a color scheme I liked best. From there I chose accessories that went with it. That way I created decor uniquely my own, not someone else's.

May not be to your liking, but I rarely find interior decorators with ideas I could live with, so I used my own.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:52:05 GMT

Home Design and Decor magazine

Houzz website

House Beautiful magazine

Better Homes and Gardens

House and Home magazine

I like looking and getting ideas! Some of these magazines are great, but what they do is far more expensive than I would have the money for, but they are nice for ideas!!!

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kaydee50 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:52:38 GMT

@Thundar wrote:
I am looking for a realistic resource (website, magazine, newsletter, instagram, etc) to give me ideas on how to redecorate my house. I like modern styles and would like to know what is in style for flooring, window treatments, paint, etc. I live in a rural area with a small-medium size house. So definitely nothing over-the-top. Thank you for any suggestions.

Browsing magazines and websites are good to see what's available but in the end it's what YOU like and not what's the current "style" that's important.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:19:37 GMT

I have been redecorating/remodeling my house since we moved in 6 years ago. At this moment we're at the end of remodeling our last bathroom. When we bought our home, it was listed as "French Country" but it was a french country style gone wrong. Every room, every ceiling was a diffierent color. The beautiful crown molding and fireplace in the master bedroom was painted black and the tray ceiling was faux painted different colors of brown. I went to a transitional to slightly modern design. I did not work with a decorator. Most ideas I found were on line. If working on a bathroom and interested in specific color or style I'd Google it. It also comes down to what is available, especially in these times.

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ninjawife — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:54:23 GMT

When we bought our current home our realtor gifted us the services of an interior deigner since the home needed updating and we were finishing the basement as an apartment for my father who was moving in with us. She really helped with the space planning for the basement but I did not use most of her suggestions for decorating the home. Having said that we are planning to remodel our master bath in the next couple of years and while I have some ideas of what I might want, I do plan to consult with a desginer to help me put it all together.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:07:05 GMT

Interior decorators (in my opinion) have their OWN personal tastes, no matter what. So unless you want their tastes in your home, it's better to do it yourself & not hard at all!

My only deviation from this is if you're doing a major renovation to a room such as a kitchen or bathroom. I hired an expert company for the design & layout & to make custom cabinets specific to my space, BUT I picked out all colors, tiles, appliances, countertops, hinges, etc. on my own! I also must have gone back & forth 2 dozen times with the layout to ensure I got what I wanted and liked!

I just Google colors, styles or pieces that I like and usually similar stuff will pop up in your search & you can go from there! This would be if you're just doing maybe paint, some furniture and/or accessories in a "refresh" type of redecorating. And obviously much cheaper than a gut job to a room. Start with a wall paint color, and once you have that, everything will fall into place! And most importantly, have fun & don't worry what other people think. You have to live in your space, so pick colors you love!

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Linda0215 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:49:24 GMT

If you feel comfortable with computer software, find a program that will help you create a mood board and then scour the internet for those items that speak to you. Don't over analyze, just add furniture, colors, decor items, rooms, etc. Anything that jumps out at you. You may find in the end that your design style isn't modern at all. Or it could be a mix of modern and traditional or modern eclectic, modern organic, modern rustic. I would also say stay true to yourself. If you love it, in the end it will all work.

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ECBG — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:45:21 GMT

Look up pictures in your style. I taught Interior Design.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:05:47 GMT

When I was re-doing a few rooms, I went to houzz.com where you can really narrow down your search by color, size, etc. I saved pics and sent them to the contractor. It is a great resource.

You may also visit some model homes if there are any in your area. You will see what the latest styles and materials that are being used locally. Trends change quickly. One of my DD is a decorating consultant. I am amazed at the things she mentions are now "so yesterday" and the things she says are now "trending". You would have to be a billionaire to ever keep up. You know what you like. Don't just follow trends if you don't like them, but if you want to update, the resources I mentioned will help.

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RedTop — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:13:47 GMT

One of the biggest changes I made in my kitchen update 7 years ago, was inspired by viewing homes for sale on Zillow.

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ECBG — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:20:05 GMT

I taught Interior Design and would suggest you "Google image" the style you love.