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Change out your favorite photos. This is me and my mom, circa 1974.
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Gather items on a tray for added impact.
Don’t put books in one long row. Place some vertically and some horizontally.
Group things of the same color for instant pop!
I never get tired of rearranging stuff on my living room shelves. You could say it’s one of my favorite weekend activities. If you’re ready for a total reshuffle using things you already have, try these steps: First, clear everything off your shelves. If you just scoot stuff around, your makeover will lack drama! Also, starting from scratch gives you a chance to really take stock of your things, and I guarantee you have more to work with than you think. Next, gather a few items that you love from other rooms, like a cute alarm clock from your guest bedroom and colorful bowls from your kitchen. (Just because something has been in one spot in your home for years doesn’t mean it has to live there forever.) Now try my favorite style tricks, at right. When you’re finished, your whole room will feel refreshed and new—and you won’t have spent a dime.
Don’t let little things get lost. Set them on a stack of books.
Prop up art. Use a plate stand if needed.
Have a mix of tall items (like magazine holders) and short ones (like boxes).
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10 HGTV Magazine
Sara Peterson Editor in Chief
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SUSAN PITTARD/STUDIO D, STYLING: KARIN OLSEN, MAKEUP: PATRICIA MARGRO
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