Summary: “I want to be able to create a home that we can truly feel at-home in, but [my new husband and I] still haven’t figured out what our “style” is. How can we find our home decor style without buying & trying different items? How can we figure out our tastes and preferences without spending a bunch of money, creating waste, and/or accidentally getting swept up by what’s trendy?”<br> <br> It happens to the best of us: we search high and wide for the perfect decor that will transform our homes from lived-in disaster zones to ones reminiscent of those within the glossy pages of decor catalogs (I get it; I’ve been there too!). But “home” isn’t a place; it’s a feeling, and neither trinkets nor furniture have the power to make a house a home.<br> Today I’m answering a listener’s question about how to determine your home decor style. I’m also offering my best advice on how to avoid costly mistakes when purchasing furniture and other expensive home items.<br> Here’s a preview:<br> [3:45] Home isn’t a place; it’s a feeling<br> [7:15] 5 ways to find your home decor style<br> [17:30] How (and why) you should “date” your home before furnishing it<br> [22:45] Practicality versus aesthetics<br> [24:00] Thoughts on personalizing your space without spending a lot of money<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/191/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode #191: Intentional Interior Decorating</a> with Marianne Canada<br> * <a href="https://www.modsy.com/design-style-quiz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Decorating style quiz</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://zencastr.com/pricing?coupon=sustainableminimalists&fpr=yh1nt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zencastr</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use promo code SUSTAINABLEMINIMALISTS for 30% off your first 3 months.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://scentfill.com/pages/minimalist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scentfill</a>! Use promo code TSM10 for 10% off your order and fast, free shipping.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br>
