{"id":16956,"date":"2019-09-10T07:23:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T07:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=16956"},"modified":"2019-09-10T07:23:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T07:23:51","slug":"details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes","title":{"rendered":"8 Details Rookie Interior Decorators Miss (and How to to Fix Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Tammy Hart, I.D.D.P, CAPS is a graduate and tutor of QC Design School as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. She is the owner and award-winning designer for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dznrchik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designer Chick Co.<\/a>, and she\u2019s the previous director of the National Board for DDA (formerly CDECA). She is a professional speaker and has spoken at venues like IIDEXCanada and the Small Business Forum. She\u2019s been featured in East in the City Magazine, has had a guest spot on Daytime Durham, Rogers TV and has won the HOUZZ Service Award 2017. She works to empower young women to become successful future leaders and supports ocean clean-up efforts.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Congratulations! You\u2019ve landed your first interior decorating job after graduating from QC Design School\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Decorating course<\/a>. But now, you fear the mistakes you might make on-the-job. No worries, we all make mistakes! But learning how to become an interior decorator means also avoiding rookie mistakes and fixing them before the job derails!\n\nCheck out this list of common mistakes made by even the most experienced interior decorators![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16959&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#1_Forgetting_to_Get_a_Clients_Contact_Info\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Get a Client\u2019s Contact Info<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#2_Forgetting_to_Bring_Important_Trade_Tools\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Bring Important Trade Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#3_Forgetting_to_Measure_Twice\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Measure Twice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#4_Forgetting_the_Floor_and_Ceiling\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting the Floor and Ceiling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#5_Forgetting_Your_Trade_Discount\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting Your Trade Discount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#6_Forgetting_Your_Color_Palette\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting Your Color Palette<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#7_Forgetting_To_Sign_a_Contract\" >7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting To Sign a Contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/details-forget-interior-decorator-jobs-fix-mistakes\/#8_Forgetting_that_its_Your_Clients_Home_%E2%80%93_Not_Yours\" >8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting that it\u2019s Your Client\u2019s Home \u2013 Not Yours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Forgetting_to_Get_a_Clients_Contact_Info\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Get a Client\u2019s Contact Info<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSigh, the number of times I\u2019ve done this because I was so excited to meet a paying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/08\/client-consultation-questions-creating-the-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">client for a consultation<\/a>\u2026 I sit back and laugh (gently) at myself.\n\nObviously, by the time I meet them face-to-face, I\u2019ve already communicated with them some details about the job. But I wouldn\u2019t ask them for an exhaustive list of their contact information before officially getting hired.\n\nSo I would arrive at the house, have a great chat with them, and believe the meeting would follow a formal process, only to be greeted with, \u201cWe want this, and need that, and this is a wish, and the husband wants that, and I want this.\u201d There goes my process!\n\nIn all the excitement, I would forget to get their primary contact information (email <em>and<\/em> phone number)!\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nMy interior decorating clients are now vetted through an introductory phone conversation where I ask them a list of questions prior to visiting their home. Now, I get all their contact details, and their preferred contact method, prior to meeting them.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Forgetting_to_Bring_Important_Trade_Tools\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Bring Important Trade Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nEven after earning your decorating certification, it\u2019s easy to not fully realize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/floor-plans-presentation-boards-and-more-key-tools-for-interior-decorating-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tools you need for interior decorating jobs<\/a>. Of course, the tools you use will vary based on the services you offer. But, at the very least, don\u2019t forget the following tools you need to do your job properly:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/04\/5-ways-to-build-your-design-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your design portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>A measuring device, whether it be a laser measure or a tape measure<\/li>\n \t<li>A color fan deck<\/li>\n \t<li>A sketchbook and a pencil<\/li>\n \t<li>A camera\/phone with a high-quality camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nMy fix for this was to put together an organized bag with everything I need take to my jobs.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16960&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Forgetting_to_Measure_Twice\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting to Measure Twice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nI remember one job where I completed my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/03\/interior-decorating-course-preview-introduction-floorplans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">measurements<\/a>, but I was climbing over furniture, walking through spider webs, and sweating through my clothes (our job is truly glorious!). After I got the measurements, I left. But I only measured once.\n\nWhen I got back to my studio, I looked at my measurements and thought, \u201cThis isn\u2019t adding up\u2026 That doesn\u2019t make sense\u2026 Crap!\u201d I didn\u2019t measure twice to double-check my first measurements. I had to call the homeowner to ask if I could go back to re-measure everything\u2014embarrassing!\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nAlways measure twice on-site prior to leaving.\n\nHere\u2019s a pro tip: clients like to chat and hang out with you while you\u2019re measuring. After chatting for a few minutes, I now say to my clients, \u201cI\u2019m enjoying our conversation but I don\u2019t want to muck up your measurements. Can we continue chatting after I do your measurements?\u201d\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Forgetting_the_Floor_and_Ceiling\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting the Floor and Ceiling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAs I work with my students, I see many fabulous projects that forget about the floor and the ceiling. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t consider what\u2019s right in front of their eyes.\n\nI\u2019ve seen students forget to add area rugs or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/06\/room-room-guide-flooring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new flooring<\/a>. I\u2019ve seen them forget to consider the finish and condition of the ceiling. I\u2019ve also seen them forget about bulkheads. What if there are bulkheads? You can\u2019t forget about them as they reduce or change your wall height and affect the visual perspective of the space.\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nCreate a thorough process for viewing an entire room. For example, when I walk into a home, my eye automatically starts at the floor. My eyes then travel up the baseboard to the walls, the window(s), the trim, and all the way up to the crown molding and ceiling.\n\nCreating this habit\/process will prevent you from forgetting anything in the space. While you\u2019re doing this, step into the corners of the room to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/08\/taking-good-design-portfolio-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take good reference photos<\/a> for later![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16961&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Forgetting_Your_Trade_Discount\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting Your Trade Discount<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOftentimes, new professionals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/08\/start-interior-decorating-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start their interior decorating business<\/a> without knowing that many vendors and suppliers offer trade discounts. These are discounts that are passed along to you by suppliers as you become a repeat client. The discount allows you to then mark up your item at a percentage between your cost and retail price before selling to your client.\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nI always ask if a company offers a trade discount. It doesn\u2019t hurt, and the worse a company can say is no. Even many big-box companies offer For Trade Only pricing.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Forgetting_Your_Color_Palette\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting Your Color Palette<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nNew interior decorators may forget to include the color palette when presenting their design concepts to the client. This means forgetting to include color swatches that depict the entire room\u2019s color scheme.\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nMy students know that I\u2019m a stickler for including the color palette in your presentation. The client wants to see the colors you\u2019re visualizing their space to include!\n\nPull brand-specific colors and include them in your visual presentations, whether you create an online pinboard or do it the old fashioned way on foam board. But show your client where your head is at!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Forgetting_To_Sign_a_Contract\"><\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting To Sign a Contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBefore starting any interior decorating job, you must have them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/06\/design-services-charging-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign a contract<\/a>. The contract tells your client the services you will provide them, your stipulations, and your costs for the project. I\u2019ve seen designers and decorators either forget to use a contract or forget to have their clients sign one.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16962&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>What I do to prevent this mistake:<\/h3>\nHave a contract! Have it signed as soon as your quote is accepted.\n\nI usually create a quote, present it in-person to the client, and have my client sign the project contract right there before taking the deposit. This way, work can begin immediately. Without a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/09\/10-ways-to-deal-with-non-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contract and a deposit<\/a>, no work begins.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Forgetting_that_its_Your_Clients_Home_%E2%80%93_Not_Yours\"><\/span>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forgetting that it\u2019s Your Client\u2019s Home \u2013 Not Yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOne time, an internet service technician was working in my home. We got to chatting and it turns out he was looking for a designer.\n\nAs he was in my home, he saw my personal decorating tastes and style. So he asked me, \u201cWhat if I don\u2019t have the same taste and style as you do?\u201d My answer was a simple one, \u201cIt\u2019s your home. I work with you and your wife to accommodate both of your tastes and style preferences. You\u2019ll see hints of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/06\/from-country-to-contemporary-the-wide-variety-of-interior-decorating-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decorating style<\/a> but not my preferences. At the end of the day, it\u2019s your home. 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