• Consider your personality first.  What are the things you like and dislike?  Reflecting on your likes and dislikes can help narrow the list down.

• What areas are in most need of refurnishing?  Do you have bedroom furniture or kitchen appliances?  These are important fundamental areas of your home.  Dining rooms and patios can come later.

• What type of feel do you want for your home? Elegant, cozy, formal, casual?  Determining the primary function of your home is a great way to hone in on what types of furnishings will work best.

• Do you plan to be in your home for the long term or only a few years? The basic architectural style of individual homes as well as their location is often one of the top factors in what furnishing styles we select.

• What ideas or furnishings have you seen in other homes which you might want to incorporate into your own home?  Remember the old adage, imitation is the greatest form of flattery?  Think of items or ideas you’ve seen somewhere else and put your on spin on them.

Furnishing your home can be one of the most exciting things you have an opportunity to do as a homeowner.  Don’t get all stressed out by it.  Just take a deep breath and consider the tips above.  Taking this simple approach will help you have your entire home furnished in no time flat.

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