<\/span><\/h2>\nThe main reason half of my home remains unfinished is because my family of four went from a two-bedroom, 805-square-foot flat in San Francisco to a four-bedroom, 2,230-square-foot house in the suburbs, and there is simply too much ground for our existing furnishings to cover. <\/p>\n
Plus, our furniture deficit further deepened when we were forced to get rid of our four poster bed that wouldn\u2019t fit under our new sloped ceiling.<\/p>\n
While an affordable shopping spree at IKEA or 0% interest credit card offer at any other furniture retailer could remedy our shortage in an instant, holding off gives us time to research and save money for the big-ticket items we truly want and need.<\/p>\n
Married design duo Berkus and Brent of \u201cThe Nate and Jeremiah Home Project\u201d back up this strategy and practice it themselves. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood design is not going out on the weekend and filling your car with accessories and being done,\u201d said Berkus. \u201cGood design isn\u2019t going to the furniture store with no payments [until] 2029 and buying a set of new furniture. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood design is taking the time to really figure out what makes your heart sing\u2014[like a] chest of drawers that we saved up for that we had to have because it\u2019s made by this Swedish designer that we love\u2014That takes time to curate a lifestyle that feels really good to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of what we\u2019ve seen, it\u2019s all about doing it quick and fast, and you\u2019ve got to have this house done by this weekend\u2014We don\u2019t subscribe to that,\u201d Brent added. \u201cWe believe you should take time and be thoughtful with what you choose. Slow down. Take a minute. Think through decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking about her own primary bathroom remodel, \u201cArtfully Designed\u201d star Natalie Papier<\/strong> emphasized how resisting impulse decor purchases and rash renovation decisions is crucial for design longevity and budgeting.<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s going to cost a lot of money, so I have to be really thoughtful,\u201d said Papier. \u201cYou have to take time, save money, plan for what is going to go not just in the architecture of our home now, but that we\u2019ll still love 10 years from now.\u201d<\/p>\n
As I dream about the bedroom set I\u2019m saving up for while still sleeping on a mattress on the floor, I take comfort knowing the experts agree that decorating doesn\u2019t have to happen overnight, and my unconventional method will quite literally pay off in the future.<\/p>\nAnother reason why we are living with a furniture deficit is because our previous four poster bed could not fit beneath the sloped ceilings at our new home. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>Why does slow decorating result in better design choices? <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAny large purchases or major design decisions are vastly improved by the ability to do a realistic road test before committing to a big spend. And that’s is why I\u2019m keeping much of my wardrobe on the steps of my walk-in closet while I figure out the optimal configuration for a custom closet system.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an approach \u201cGoing Home With Tyler Henry\u201d star Tyler Henry<\/strong> took when making over his own home in Jupiter, FL, and what he recommends to all renovators.<\/p>\n\u201cWhen you\u2019re going to renovate a home, the best things to do [are] live in the house a little bit, feel it out, understand the quirks of the house, and understand what spaces you use the most, what\u2019s most important to you in the house,\u201d explained Henry. <\/p>\n
\u201cTake some time to figure that out, and then really plan it out and stick to that plan.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBargain Mansions\u201d star Tamara Day<\/strong> underscores that advice, arguing the biggest design mistake she sees clients make is \u201cnot doing enough research and being in a hurry.\u201d<\/p>\nTo that end, I\u2019ve built in time to determine the perfect placement of permanent built-in rods, shelves, and drawers that will be tailored to my new preferences and natural rhythms within the available closet space. <\/p>\n
Thus, the piles of clothes on the floor that have gone through two years of seasonal rotations are not evidence of a failure to act or organize; they\u2019re essential research to ensure my closet will one day be outfitted perfectly.<\/p>\nStoring much of my wardrobe on the steps of my walk-in closet lets me figure out the optimal configuration for a custom closet system before committing to the investment. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>Why should you prioritize slow decorating over speedy decisions? <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWhen speed isn\u2019t the priority, a more flexible decorating timeline also allows for active participation in the process that can lead to even greater results than great design. <\/p>\n
\u201cLuxe for Less\u201d star Michel Smith Boyd<\/strong> suggests the pride in working on one\u2019s own place brings a sense of satisfaction and self-fulfillment that\u2019s worth the extra effort.<\/p>\n\u201cThere\u2019s something about that sweat equity at home,\u201d said Boyd. \u201cFeel empowered to make changes and don\u2019t put so much pressure on yourself. You should enjoy design. People can feel the joy in the interiors.\u201d <\/p>\n
It\u2019s why DeBoer admits she\u2019s \u201calways putting Cole to work\u201d at their family home in Sioux Falls, SD.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just had him install some built-ins next to our fireplace and I love how they turned out,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ll always have a long list of dream projects that I want done around here, it\u2019s just finding the time to do them. We are busy-busy!” she admitted. <\/p>\n
I find myself in the same boat as the DeBoers when it comes to my home office: Plenty of ideas to do that don\u2019t get done right away due to the demands of our young family\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n
For now, the office serves as more of an unofficial storage room than an exclusive work space. It\u2019s where everything we don\u2019t know where else to put ends up. <\/p>\n
My desk is present, but surrounded by baby furniture that is ready to find a new home, bins of artwork that need to be relocated to the garage, and random pieces from our old place we aren\u2019t certain fit in here. <\/p>\n
I envision a multi-functional layout that accommodates a comfortable place to write in front of a visually-appealing backdrop for video conferencing, a corner dedicated to a small home gym set-up, and an area for my 6-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter to create projects out of materials they grab from the room\u2019s attached art closet.<\/p>\n
The aforementioned closet stocked with art supplies is actually a task I tackled myself, and I am proud of how it turned out. I now want the chance to do and feel that again with the rest of the office, and am leaning into guidance offered by \u201cWho\u2019s Afraid of a Cheap Old House\u201d star Elizabeth Finkelstein<\/strong>, who appreciates taking the long road when taking on personal home projects.<\/p>\n\u201cIf you have patience, [if] you\u2019re able to learn to do a few things by yourself, and understand your priority list\u2014Not everything needs to be done at once,\u201d said Finkelstein. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou need to understand that you\u2019re going into this, you\u2019ll have a list, you can check it off over time, and you\u2019ll be able to handle it. And, at the end of the day, you\u2019re going to have something that\u2019s different, fun, full of character, and represents you.\u201d<\/p>\nSince speed isn\u2019t the priority for designing a multi-functional home office, a flexible decorating timeline allows for my active participation in the process. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDesigning the office closet stocked with art supplies is a task I tackled myself, and I want another chance to feel that same sense of satisfaction with the rest of the office space. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>How can slow decorating help to evolve personal style?<\/span><\/h2>\nHaving a home reflect those living in it is a common interior design objective, and decorating at a relaxed pace creates conditions that are prime for personal style to develop, crystallize, and continue to evolve.<\/p>\n
Indeed, some of the most meaningful design features can only be added slowly over time, as \u201cBeachfront Bargain Hunt\u201d star Rachel Spezzapria<\/strong> shared about her kitchen table that was fashioned by her father and further customized by her kids.<\/p>\n\u201cThat one\u2019s a really special one,\u201d said Spezzapria. \u201cIt\u2019s got markers and glitter stuck in the cracks. It\u2019s like paint projects and homework. It literally holds our memories and I think those are the best [pieces] to have.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve kept that anecdote in mind when thinking about the design direction of my children\u2019s playroom. The cluster of black permanent marker ink dots on the hardwood floor where my art-loving son Dean<\/strong> drew his original comic character, “Fire Boy,” is now a custom detail that will one day possess the superpower to bring me back to the good old days of when my kids were little and under our roof.<\/p>\nBuilding upon those reminders of the past, Berkus reiterates that \u201ca home should tell the story of the people that live there,\u201d as well as reserve space for fresh decor as new chapters unfold.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour eyes should land on something that reminds you of where you\u2019ve been, and reminds you where you aspire to go,\u201d said Berkus. \u201cJer always says you need to leave room for the future because things change and ideas come in and you get inspired and want to change things.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the two years since my family moved in to our forever home, the playroom has gone through several iterations as my daughter Emmy<\/strong> learned to crawl, walk, and run, and as her baby toys transitioned into toddler ones. The baby gate at the base of the staircase\u2014no longer needed to keep her safe\u2014now stands as a physical reminder of our ever-changing design needs in the space.<\/p>\nEmbracing that reality of constant change, I\u2019ve installed two long rows of Casso Display Rails so I can effortlessly switch out pieces of my children\u2019s art. <\/p>\n
The next phase of the playroom\u2019s design will be wrapping the lower half of the walls with a peel-and-stick wallpaper pattern that can grow with the kids as they\u2014and our home\u2019s style\u2014mature over time.<\/p>\nDecorating our playroom at a relaxed pace lets our family’s personal style develop and grow alongside our children. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen proper deliberation of the overall aesthetic and major design elements is given before proceeding, fewer updates and upgrades are required later on. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDesigning a timeless home takes time, and the slow decorating trend supports the scenic route I’m taking with my home’s furnishings and accessories. (Celeb Map)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>Can slow decorating actually lead to better and more budget-friendly results?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nBetween regular maintenance and sporadic repairs, homes are a constant work in progress. Yet it stands to reason that fewer updates and upgrades are required when proper deliberation of the overall aesthetic and major design elements is given before proceeding.<\/p>\n
Celebrity interior designer Cheryl Eisen<\/strong>, who calls Kim Kardashian<\/strong> and Jeff Bezos<\/strong> clients, believes its best to ignore trend cycles and instead, carefully consider style choices to make selections that are more likely to last long term.<\/p>\n\u201cIf done right, you shouldn\u2019t have to redesign your home ever,\u201d stated Eisen. \u201cYou can sometimes replace or rotate art, but I try not to do things that are trendy so that it doesn\u2019t go out of style.\u201d<\/p>\n
Case in point, \u201cDesign Down Under\u201d stars Richie Morris<\/strong> and Georgia Ezra<\/strong> meticulously fulfilled all their design wishes when they reimagined their Spanish Mission-style home outside of Melbourne, and years later, have no notes.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve lived in our home now for six years and it\u2019s the exact same as when we walked into it because we really invested in good-quality items,\u201d revealed Ezra. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to change a thing in my home, and I designed it seven years ago. I love everything because when I chose it, it wasn\u2019t a trend. It was my true vision, my true design, something I loved so much, and so essentially, it\u2019s timeless for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve long wanted a large, circular dining table, but it\u2019s been more difficult than I imagined finding one I love enough to invest in. So until we find \u201cthe one,\u201d our dining room looks more like a dance floor, and our family of four gathers around the kids\u2019 table for most of our meals.<\/p>\n
Designing a timeless home takes, well, time, and the rise of slow decorating supports taking the scenic route through each room. As I continue to design without a deadline, retreating night after night to my bedroom that\u2019s reminiscent of a college student\u2019s crib, I can rest assured trusting Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and home doesn\u2019t have to be either.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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