Comments on: Simple Decorating: How To Decorate With Less https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/ Heart of Home Inspiration Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:58:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-472616 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-472616 In reply to Toni.

Toni, studying a room with a critical eye is so important to know what you need to refresh it.

]]> By: Toni https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-472516 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-472516 Thank you for this helpful article. Good information as I study a couple rooms that need a little TLC and refreshing.

]]> By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452985 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452985 In reply to Kathy M..

Hi Kathy, I’m sure the heat makes us want less! However, it’s a great way to live all year long.

]]> By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452984 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452984 In reply to Ivory.

Hi Ivory, many blessings in your new home. We downsized from a 5Br to a 3Br too. You might like to read my downsizing series. Start here:https://www.stonegableblog.com/downsizing-a-home-our-story-part-1/

]]> By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452983 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452983 In reply to Kathleen.

You are a smart one! Sounds like you are on top of your game when it comes to your downsized home. Congratulations!

]]> By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452982 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452982 In reply to Sharon Brown.

Here is a post about an easy way to decorate a bookshelf. I think you might find this helpful Sharon: https://www.stonegableblog.com/decorating-a-bookshelf/

]]> By: Yvonne Pratt https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452978 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452978 In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb, this one you will have to decide. Sounds like a lot to me?

]]> By: Deb https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452975 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452975 I love a less is more approach. I have several Hutch type pieces that I have collections in. Do those count as clutter ? Collections are inside with glass doors

]]> By: Sharon Brown https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452973 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452973 Hi. Love the post! Such a great reminder. Quick question. I need ideas for a book shelf refresh. I have one on either side of gas fireplace and television. Ratio is 1/2 fireplace and television and 1/4 (each side) shelves. Any ideas for a refresh that looks updated? I can’t do real plants because of light. I know it’s hard to advise without a picture. I have a few family pics, books, candles and faux greens , wicker and ceramic decorative pieces. All the basics. Would love some to hear your advise and if you had before and after updates you’ve done, if you have any ? Thanks!

]]> By: Kathleen https://www.stonegableblog.com/when-less-is-best/#comment-452970 https://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=39528#comment-452970 Thank you for reposting these. I love rereading these guidelines periodically. You have also said that it takes 2 yrs to settle into a home. We are approaching that in our right sized home next month. And you are so right. We did downsize, so it has been a learning experience to still have non cluttery spaces & the simple open spaces I love. By the time I found you, I had already laid the groundwork for it thru the open floor plan & lots of windows for good light by following a classic designer’s advice for the permanent background elements. (Flooring, tile, cabs, etc) You gave me permission to weed out our belongings. I rehomed so many of our treasures & it has been cathartic. Now anything that comes in has to replace something else, not just be added to. There is so much overload of STUFF available, it is a constant effort for me. I change out some things regularly. I have come to realize I need some changeable elements so I don’t get bored. I have a neutral base & switch out artwork, vases, a slipcover on a chair, pillows, etc at my whim. I love playing with smaller hits of color. Anyway, thank you, your advice has been invaluable.

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