Just Moved In? 7 Decorating Decisions to Make Before Buying Furniture

You have the keys, the boxes are arriving, and you are finally standing inside your new home.

After months of searching, paperwork, inspections, and closing, it is tempting to start shopping for everything you need right away.

A new sofa. A dining table. New rugs. Maybe that beautiful accent chair you saved months ago.

But before you start filling your online cart, give yourself time to create a plan.

New home decorating is exciting, but some of the most important design decisions should happen before you purchase your first major piece of furniture. Without a plan, it is easy to buy pieces that are the wrong size, choose colors that do not work together, or spend too much in one room and leave little for another.

As an interior decorator, I encourage homeowne...

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What to Look for in a Home Beyond the Paint and Décor 

You walk into a house and immediately love it. 

The kitchen is bright. The paint colors are perfect. The furniture looks like it came straight from your Pinterest board. There's a cozy throw draped over the sofa, fresh flowers on the counter, and suddenly you're mentally hosting Thanksgiving there. 

I get it. 

After more than 20 years of helping buyers and sellers throughout Central Maryland, I've seen just how quickly a home can create an emotional reaction. And honestly, that feeling matters. You should be excited about the place you may eventually call home. 

But here's the thing I always want buyers to remembe...

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