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The most meaningful spaces are the ones that reflect real life and a family’ s personality.”
Claire.“ Your style is there. It’ s in the clothes you gravitate towards, the cafes you enjoy, the holiday spots you return to, the art you’ re drawn to.”
If you feel like your‘ old’ style has changed, use outside sources as indicators of the new direction you’ re headed in.“ Look for what inspires you now, whether that’ s on social media, in magazines, in restaurants or clothes stores,” says Kerrie-Ann.
Incorporate memories
A simple, budget-friendly way to make a space feel more personal is to use special belongings you already have.“ Homes hold our memories – birthdays, late-night chats, everyday chaos,” says Claire.“ Emotions are central. Use the artworks your child made. Display family photos in beautiful frames. Repurpose your grandmother’ s side table rather than replacing it. When a space carries >
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