The smallest decor change was the one I kept

Late summer felt a little stuck, so I started experimenting with decor. Funny enough, the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Maia Brown · 9 likes

I appreciate hearing about the middle stage, not just a polished ending.

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. For me it came down to the prototype

I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration. I learned that one the expensive way

fair pushback

This feels like advice from a patient friend. I'd care more about being able to repeat it than getting it perfect.

This probably depends a lot on budget, time and personality.

This would've saved me a lot of trial and error.

I keep notes about comfort for exactly this reason.

Thanks for making it less intimidating

I'd write down what worked before changing anything else.

Huy Le · 4 likes

Amazing how much difference one small change can make.

The conclusion feels a bit broad. I'd write down what worked before changing anything else.

What would you change if you started over?

Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. I keep a note about interiors for exactly this reason

Helpful without being preachy, which is rare.

Helpful without being preachy. This would've saved me a lot of trial and error.

I'd be interested to see how it feels after 10 months.

anecdote beats theory here

this is adorable and oddly motivating. A little friction removed goes a long way