Ep 7:  Be sure to listen to Part 1 (Episode 6) BEFORE this episode for the first 6 common design and decorating mistakes you might be making.  I share the mistake, and the fix so you can get the best results in your home.  

Mistakes happen, right?  But many of them don't have to if you listen to this two-part series.  

What to listen for in this episode:

• How size matters and what going small does to your design
• What I think about themed rooms
• The critical first step often missed with our home design.  It may not be the fun part, but skipping it leads to problems down the road
• The design trend that went WAY too far and has run it’s course
• What lighting you need to consider for your home
• How your age and your home design levels should coordinate

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Ep 6:  Are you making any of these 12 common design mistakes?  In this two-part series, I break down all 12 design mistakes.  Some of these you might not be too happy to hear about, but I'm not doing you any favors if I hide them from you.  And the first one surprises everyone!

Everybody makes mistakes, right?  They're part of the learning process.  But, design and decorating mistakes are extra frustrating because they waste your time and money.  In this episode I'll share the mistake AND what do instead so your home looks it's best.

Part 1 shares the first 6 mistakes, and Part 2 shares the last 6 design mistakes

What to listen for in this episode:

• How overwhelm impacts our home designs
• We don’t know what we don’t know.  And first knowing it’s a mistake helps us correct them and end up with a better result
• The paint color mistake almost everyone makes
• Why matching isn’t the way to go
• How much furniture is too much
• The all too common drapery mistake everyone makes
• Why your art isn’t working in your home

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Ep 5:  How do rooms styled by designers look so good?   You look around the room and everything just seems to just flow and feels balanced.  It’s perfectly styled and accessorized and everything is placed in just the right place. 

You’re probably wondering what they did to make it look that way so when you style your home it looks just as put together.  The good news is, your house can look that good, like it was professionally styled…if you follow this really important design rule.  

What to listen for in this episode:

• The problem with “Show and Tell” designers online
• What the Rule of Three is
• Why our brains like things in groups of three
• Symmetry and assymetry in design
• How to use the Rule of Three with color in your home
• How to use the Rule of Three with accents and accessories
• Easy style tips that you can try today

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Ep 4:  So many design mistakes can be avoided by knowing (and DOing) a few simple, yet important, DIY design tips.  And even though they might seem so simple, I see people miss these tips all the time. 

Once you know these simple DIY tips, you can confidently move forward when designing and decorating your home.  

What to listen for in this episode:

• How patience is your friend when it comes to home design and decorating
• The famous saying that will save you money and help you avoid bad decisions
• My "dead body" trick for buying furniture for your home
• How knowing your design style can help you
• Store clerks aren’t the only ones who should take inventory.
• How your home habits impact your design
• What to do when you’re over your head

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Ep 3:  This is one of the BIGGEST issues many of my clients have when it comes to designing and decorating their homes.  They feel stuck with their design and can’t figure out why they aren’t able to get the results they want on their own.  

And it comes down to emotional attachments to furniture or pieces in their homes.  But, once we work through this, they break out of their design rut, and we create the perfect space for them. 

You might not even know that these 3 emotional attachments are the problem, so we’ll tackle them so you can finally move forward with your dream design. 

What to listen for in this episode:

• What we can get emotionally attached to in our homes
• The three types of emotional attachments that stop us from getting the results we want in our homes
• An easy method to help get over money attachments to furniture
• Actionable steps to break difficult emotional attachments
• I share my own emotional attachements and how I let go of them
• What to do with furniture and items when you’re finally ready to let them go.  (That you’ll actually feel really good about)

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Ep 2:  Do you know your home design style?  Do you wonder if you even have a design style?  And does your home style even matter?  Maybe you don’t know what style you like, or can’t decide because you like everything.

Well, you’re not alone and knowing your design style can help kick design overwhelm to the curb and help you save time and money when you’re designing and decorating your home.   So, listen to  figure out your design style and help you move forward with your home’s design.

What to listen for in this episode:

• What are the different home and interior design styles
• Can you combine styles and create a hybrid
• Why figuring out what “isn’t” your style is just as important
• See how store catalogs can help you figure out your design style
• How your own closet can help you figure out your design style
• The difference betweeen appreciation and your actual style

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Ep 1:  Designing and decorating our homes can feel overwhelming.  There are so many choices and decisions to make, it can feel like a lot.  Which is exactly why having a color palette for your home is SO important.  Your color palette is your design roadmap, and without it you could be wasting valuable time and money choosing things that don't work in your home. 

What to listen for in this episode:

• What a color palette is
• Why you need a color palette
• How having a color palette makes designing and decorating WAY easier
• How many colors should be in your color palette (and why that specific number)
• Different ways to help you choose your color palette
• A quick touch on color wheel theory to help you choose your color palette

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Welcome to  Design Your Home
The podcast that helps you design and decorate your home WITH confidence

Ever wish you had an interior designer sharing all the best design and decorating secrets to help you create your own beautiful, well-designed home?  That’s exactly what you’ll get with the Design Your Home Podcast. 

Whether you're a homeowner, a real estate investor, or a design enthusiast, you’re in the right place for all things home and design.

In our weekly design conversations, we’ll break down the do’s and don’ts of home decorating, share practical tips to style and accessorize like a pro, and discover designer knowledge to help you avoid expensive home decorating mistakes.  A well-designed home is so more than just a pretty space.  It can actually change the way you feel. Everybody can learn how to create a beautiful home and this podcast will empower you to create yours.

This is your personal invitation to tune in, get inspired, and discover trade design and decorating tips from your host, award winning interior designer and real estate investor, Sally Soricelli of Nestorations.  So hit subscribe and listen every Thursday to discover how to design and decorate your home or rental property WITH confidence.  

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