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Affordable Tropical Design Tips from a Busy Turnkey Decorator in Panama

Transform your Panama home or rental into a tropical paradise—without spending a fortune! In this episode of The Real Expats, host Melissa Darnay and co-host Stacey Jenks sit down with Amanda Gleeson, Panama’s go-to turnkey decorator, to uncover her Affordable Tropical Design Formula.

Amanda shares how she decorates apartments quickly, beautifully, and on a budget—using smart sourcing, local vendors, and a few design secrets that make every space feel like a luxury resort. Whether you're furnishing your new condo, upgrading your rental, or dreaming of the Panama lifestyle, this episode is packed with actionable tips that will help you design smarter, not pricier.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Amanda’s step-by-step formula for affordable tropical design
✅ How to source beautiful, durable pieces locally in Panama
✅The biggest decorating mistakes expats make (and how to avoid them)
✅Where to splurge—and where to save—when furnishing rentals
✅The secret to achieving a resort-chic look on a realistic budget

Don’t miss this insider conversation on how to bring your Panama property to life with color, texture, and tropical flair—without losing your wallet or your mind!

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Contact Amanda at www.AmandaGleeson.con.

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