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WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR HOME STYLED?

magicmoodz — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:23:07 GMT

Friday night at our favorite neighborhood restaurant, we met a new couple. I learned that the woman owns a home decor store, also in the neighborhood. Now I have driven by her shop hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of times, but never visited. Sometimes I can be intimidated by these little boutique shops. They aren't neariy as autonomous as say a Home Goods.😄

I also learned she "styles" homes--not for staging purposes, but rather so you might see your belongings in a new way, be it a more workable floor plan, less clutter, to better showcase your prized belongings--well you get the idea.

Is this something you woud ever consider? Years ago a friend hired a stylist for her house and was thrilled with the results. Note, nothing new was purchased; the stylist worked only with her current belongings.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:36:59 GMT

@magicmoodz All my siblings, children, adult nieces & nephews. Only 2 lives in a house. All the others live in huge loft apartments or condos.

At that time, those folks were called "interior decorators."

I have a friend who is now a retired interior decorator. When I first got my former loft apartment, she gave me "free advice, suggestions & recommendations."

I threw 2 satisfied customers her way as a thank you.

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qualitygal — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:44 GMT

I'm happy with how we have ours set up.

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Oznell — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:14:04 GMT

@magicmoodz , I think it's a great service for anyone who would like it. Lots of people know what they like, but don't quite know how to make it work together in the most optimum way, and, as you say, keep clutter to a minimum, etc.

As for your question, I personally would not care to hire a stylist. Mainly because I get such pleasure out of working it all out for myself. It's not a chore, or something I can't make time for. It's practically a hobby and a pleasurable preoccupation! But can fully understand that others would be glad to utilize such services, for a variety of reasons.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:24:02 GMT

If I needed it, I would hire someone. I think I do a pretty good job with what I have. I did use a person once to help me jump start my living/dining rooms. She helped me with wall paper and a few swatches of fabric. I ended up choosing what I wanted and took over from there.

Sometimes you just need help getting started, which was my case.

Interior Designers do have access to things that the public cannot purchase, generally the price is high so I stick with what I can afford and my house reflects me and my husband.

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JYWilliams — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:25:44 GMT

No I wouldn't want one. I love my taste in items and I love styling my own home. To me it just wouldn't be the same letting someone else style my home if they are not living with me

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mrshckynut — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:38:27 GMT

@magicmoodz no

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kaydee50 — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:44:33 GMT

No, I would not like it. We "style" our own home!

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:05:38 GMT

No! I like my home the way "I" like it. That is what makes it feel like home to me.

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Puzzle Piece — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:23:06 GMT

I am comfortable with my home 'style'. Not many designers know how to do Soutwest decor/style.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:31:54 GMT

Nah. We've gone to a Colorless World that I don't care for.

I'm finding joy again in styles like Grandma's Kitchen where I make my own curtains. Colorful Fiestaware trays that hold candles and retro pieces like my Fenton glass spooner.

I've never set foot in Home Goods or Hobby Lobby. I don't want 1 of the 10,000 mass produced MIC anythings. No matter how it's "styled".

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skatting44 — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:50:28 GMT

Sure , a fresh pair of eyes can't hurt just as long as the home designer/stylist understands my sense of style and comfort.

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Iwantcoffee — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:49 GMT

Yes, I would like that. When I was younger I would change furniture placement but can only do small items now. A different arrangement would be nice.

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beach-mom — Mon, 18 May 2026 01:02:22 GMT

Our style is eclectic. But I have fun with it!

I suppose if we were to sell our home I would think about it.

My friend used to be an MD. She decided to slow down and left the medical profession. Years ago with her youngest in swimming lessons she met another mom and they started a staging business. They're pretty busy!

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:25:40 GMT

Absolutely not! I think most of today's designer's don't align with my basic design preferences and style.

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:38:12 GMT

I've enjoyed decorating our homes. Not too long ago we bought a new home and it's a dreadful open floorpan.

I know some like an open floorpan, but we do not. Not any privacy and can be noisy if company over.

When we bought our home we wanted a new one, and they are all built open. The kitchen, living room and dining is one large space.

Builders do that because homes are less expensive to build. Yes, could have had one built, but bought one in a master planned development.

So, with that said, I should have hired an interior designer as it's harder to decorate. I can still look into that, but haven't decided.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:57:11 GMT

My husband and I love to decorate, and we really enjoy it. I would not necessarily want someone to come in and change it all around, but a few tips I wouldn't mind. Sometimes fresh eyes are good!

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wagirl — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:28:12 GMT

YES!!!! I moved this past Jan to a bigger apt--had so much to unpack and organize---things were in stacks of boxes and on wheeled racks with no place to go--was over whelmed and questioning the universe!!!! I researched home organizers and was ready to call. Would have been a few days maybe of help at $100 a day--but then something kicked in my weary brain and the help of my wonderful SIL and I was able to get it done-ish. Still a few things to do----but will keep me off the streets--as my dumb little brother always says.😵‍💫

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faeriemoon — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:25:23 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Nah. We've gone to a Colorless World that I don't care for.

I'm finding joy again in styles like Grandma's Kitchen where I make my own curtains. Colorful Fiestaware trays that hold candles and retro pieces like my Fenton glass spooner.

I've never set foot in Home Goods or Hobby Lobby. I don't want 1 of the 10,000 mass produced MIC anythings. No matter how it's "styled".

Homegoods often carries interesting artisan made pieces that are not mass produced. You have to weed through a lot of stuff, but they're there.

For many reasons I would not set foot in Hobby Lobby, and your MIC, mass produced junk evaluation is one of them.

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Sooner — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:31:34 GMT

No. I have my things I treasure and if I decided to move them I can. But they have their place and I rarely want to change. It's a lifetime of things I love.

I don't do decor. I stopped that a few decades ago. I stick with my things.