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Candlelit Comfort

Living in the city is a dream come true for so many young and aspiring people. Living glamorously with big open windows and breathtaking views is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Decorating the interior to match the exterior of living in Manhattan, can be a challenge, and this is where our amazing community stepped in to help. 

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📷: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">ajayda</a>

We challenged our users to create spaces that embody what it means to live in Manhattan. We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs!

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📷: <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@michelle_schaeffer</a>

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📷:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">debra10</a>

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📷:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">@lady_rose</a>

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📷:&nbsp;<a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">nasa75</a>

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Design Challenge: Manhattan Life

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Sunshine 

#limited #Kaleidoscope #designgames #black 

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">November is upon us and I am always a bit anxious when wintertime<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> kicks in here in the northern hemisphere. With our clocks turned back by one hour, the night falls early here. But on the other hand, this is also the time to get even cozier<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> at home, light some extra candles, play with the various lamps in the home, make tea, and maybe even bake some cake.

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I snapped a few pictures of my Berlin apartment these days<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> – not only to share them here but also to get a kind of feeling from the pictures: what does the home feel like right now? It is kind of an external viewpoint even though I took them myself with my camera. But sometimes the lens of the camera serves as a sort of filter and externalizer that gives you another perspective.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Even though November has merely started, I kinda look at these pictures with gratitude and happiness for this ongoing month. Just a few days ago we celebrated the belated birthday of my husband who came over from afar to spend some time here in our home. We invited dear friends and transformed our living room into a welcoming space for more than ten guests with loads of delicious Brazilian food, good drinks, and flowers. I ordered two flower bouquets extra for the occasion.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">In a way, two pictures here symbolize perfectly those two happy moments this month: my husband’s bag leisurely placed on the Carl Hansen chair upon his arrival and the birthday cake with peanut butter and chocolate. Here’s to more happy months like this one!

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">This article was written by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/igorjosif/" target="_blank">Igor</a> from <a href="https://happyinteriorblog.com/" target="_blank">Happy Interior Blog</a>.

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">With a strong passion for interior design, home décor, travel,<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> and plants, Igor wanted to share happiness with readers here in a digital home, the Happy Interior Blog. This blog focuses on interior design and decoration ideas for happy homes, it showcases the beauty of our world and the inspiration brought back home through travels, and it highlights to beauty and beneficial power of houseplants.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Happy Interior Blog is an international blog about interior design, styling, decoration, plants, and travel<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">&nbsp;that has gained high appraisal and was awarded ‘Best International Blog’ in 2014. And the mission remains the same: Happy Interior Blog is the place to share happiness through interiors, travels,<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> and plants. Welcome aboard!

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Check out his <a href="https://happyinteriorblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/igorjosif/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/igorjosif/_created/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!

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This is the time to get even cozier at home, light some extra candles, play with the various lamps in the home, make tea, and maybe even bake some cake.

November Days at Home

What has no beginning, no end, and fills us with infinite feelings of completeness? It may not be the first thought that comes to mind, but it's as simple as a circle. 

And many of us don't fill our homes with enough of them! 

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mystylehomeblog/" target="_blank">@mystylehomeblog</a>

The emotional aspect of which shapes we fill our home with is often overlooked, but the proof is in the pudding when we look at our reactive responses. <a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/why-do-we-find-circles-so-beautiful/" target="_blank">A study</a> conducted in 1921 by a Swedish Psychologist asked subjects to draw lines and shapes that represented their emotions. In an overwhelming majority of responses, angular lines showed negative emotions in people, and curved lines expressed loving feelings of comfort.

Perhaps we'd go as far to say that this bias may be due to a biological response from evolution, as we tend to associate circles with the cute and cuddly roundness of a baby's face, thus over-showering us with feelings of innocence and trust. 

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styledby.rhonda/" target="_blank">@styledby.rhonda</a>

And with the recent craze of mid-century modern regaining its influence in the last decade within the design world, most of us have picked up a habit of implementing too many harsh straight lines and blocked shapes within our home, an area which is paramount to being warm and inviting. We've completely neglected the importance of forms in amongst all the 50s design crazes. If you feel that your interior leaves you with less warm, cozy, and cuddly feelings, you've probably fallen victim to this revived trend. That's okay; we're here to save you. 

You may be thinking, 'Great, but I've tried! Circles are so difficult to add to my home' Well, here are a few tips from us at DecorMatters to add more curves to your home to cozy it up!

What Hangs From the Ceiling, Hangs Onto Our Attention 

When we walk into a home, lighting is one of the first to grab our attention. Whether it be the warmth or intensity it radiates, or the light fixtures themselves, lights are a bold statement that can be leveraged in your new circulated venture. 

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/igorjosif/" target="_blank">@igorjosif</a>

And the good news is that there’s an abundance of unique, rounded lighting options in most lighting or interior decor stores, from simple fixtures to something a little more out there. 

Start by looking to implement hanging light fixtures that offer round shades or side table lamps that harness a round base. We’d recommend starting off with something simple <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/Mercury-Row--Snead-3-Light-Kitchen-Island-Pendant-with-Glass-Accents-X111198814-L6087-K~C000997908.html?refid=PINTO446-C000997908_2129991284_2129991288_2130436245&amp;PiID%5B%5D=2129991284&amp;PiID%5B%5D=2129991288&amp;PiID%5B%5D=2130436245" target="_blank">like this</a> and growing your curiosity from there.

Opt for Circular Mirrors in Spaces With Harsh Lines by Default

Using mirrors to open up a space and reflect light is a well-known hack, but like anything hanging on our walls, circular mirrors are far easier to style to your home than other decorative objects. 

📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiolinteriordesign/" target="_blank">@studiolinteriordesign</a>

In certain rooms in your home where there may be a lot of straight and harsh lines that you cannot control their presence (such as your bathroom), a rounded mirror can easily add that warmth.

What’s the Epitome of Cozy? A Rug, of Course!

The go-to in turning a cold, bland space into a cozier one is to add an inviting, maybe even shaggy, floor rug to your room. A rug can heat up any space in an instant. 



📸: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tthese_beautiful_thingss/" target="_blank">@tthese_beautiful_thingss</a>

And what’s better is that rounded rugs are easy to style. Opt for a round rug on your next trip to your favorite home interior store if you’re struggling to add circles to your living room through decor or lighting.

All This Work on Your Home, It’s Time to Put Your Feet Up

Speaking of shopping for more elements to add to our warm space, we don’t know about you, but we like to pop our feet up after a long day of shopping for our home, to really enjoy it. Your next pouf could be an excellent opportunity to add roundness to your living room if you couldn’t find a rug that you love. Extra bonus cozy points if you can find your circular pouf in soft textiles like fake fur or wool.

Find out more tips on how to add warmth to your home by following our <a href="https://www.company.decormatters.com/blog" target="_blank">DecorMatters</a> blog.

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The emotional aspect of which shapes we fill our home with is often overlooked, but the proof is in the pudding when we look at our reactive responses. A study conducted in 1921 by a Swedish Psychologist asked subjects to draw lines and shapes that represented their emotions. In an overwhelming majority of responses, angular lines showed negative emotions in people, and curved lines expressed loving feelings of comfort. 

Home Doesn’t Feel Cozy? It Could Start With a Shape You May Have Neglected

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Pink can be both a romantic and playful color, with many different shades, it's a great way to add contrast to a space without falling out of the color theme.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: center !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(48, 63, 77);">📷 <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@quicherz</a>

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: center !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(48, 63, 77);">📷 <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@designer358</a>, <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog" target="_blank">@moonchild</a>

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Pink can be a statement color or a vibe, regardless it is a great color to work with when designing. It can be used in many ways and to fit many styles. From Chic to Modern there is always a way to style and incorporate the color pink to fit anyone's needs. Pink can be both a romantic and playful color, with many different shades, it's a great way to add contrast to a space without falling out of the color theme. 

We Challenged Our Users to Decorate With Pink

Now and again I come across the (al)most perfect lamp. There might be one or two things that aren’t quite right – the color, the shade, the texture, etc. Whether that almost perfect lamp was at a thrift shop, was a donation from a friend or family member, or was found at a store, I used to see things as they were, not what they could be. Luckily, in the last few years, my mentality shifted; now, I have the confidence to bring new life to things. I recently brought two life two to (al)most perfect lamps that the “old” me would have turned down because they weren’t quite what I was looking for. But the “new” me made them into what I wanted. Lucky for you, the new me is about to share how I transformed both of these lamps so you can hopefully do the same one day!&nbsp;

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-h2-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Lamp Transformation: Rub-n-Buff

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">The lamp I originally wanted for Sloane’s room was a small fortune from Pottery Barn Teen – a golden bunny with a beautiful grey/blue shade. It honestly would have been perfect in her room. What I didn’t want was to pay $200+ per lamp for a toddler’s room where there was a 90% chance these lamps would be broken (YIKES!). After a quick Google search, I found another bunny lamp from a Canadian company for $160 for two lamps – WIN. However, there were two problems: the bunnies were white not gold, and the lampshade was also white, not blue/grey. Good thing I’m a problem solver, right?!

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">This bunny lamp was transformed from white to gold with rub-n-buff. I am relieved to say that I was really taking a chance on the rub-n-buff. This was my third time using it. The first two tries didn’t go so well. Luckily third time’s the charm, right?! Here’s what I learned from my rub-n-buff experiences:

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Both things helped the rub and buff stick and allowed for an even application.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">I still have a white lampshade and I’m ok with it given the bunny is gold. I thought about painting the lampshade which would have worked. I didn’t because I know I would have missed the light that gets diffused out of the linen shade if I did. That being said, if I come across a perfect new shade, I will pick up two and fully have my Pottery Barn bunny lamp dupe.

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-h2-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Lamp Transformation: Baking Soda + Paint

<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">The next lamp I transformed was this beautifully shaped lamp from my mother-in-law. She sent a group message to the whole family asking if anyone wanted this lamp. I immediately fell in love with its shape but was less in love with the shade pattern and color/texture of the lamp. Again, I was not letting this lamp pass me by, so I jumped at the opportunity before I even had a plan. When I got the lamp – it was better than I thought. It was not only the perfect shape, but it was also MASSIVE in the best way (see below).

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I contemplated using a plaster-like I did for this DIY pedestal bowl I did – and in hindsight, it would have worked really well, but I wanted something a little more efficient (you must let the plaster dry for at least 24hrs). I decided to use the paint mixed with the baking soda method and loved how it ended up turning out. I did three coats – I probably could have gotten away with two but I wanted to keep adding some texture. My ratio was close to 1:1 baking soda to paint which I found gave the lamp the greatest texture. After I was satisfied with the paint/baking soda, I sanded down the lamp slightly. Wiped it clean, and then added a thin layer of white chalk paint to give it a more antique vibe than I was looking for.

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With this one, I also took the chance and painted the lampshade! Originally, I found a drum shape but decided I preferred the empire so I went with painting it. I used chalk paint for this as well. I am impressed with how it turned out, but as I mentioned above, I miss that diffused light that peeks through.

There are so many easy ways to transform a lamp into something you love. I hope you will give it a try one day!&nbsp;

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<span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; direction: ltr; text-align: left !important; display: block;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: var(--ricos-custom-p-background-color,unset); font: inherit; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">On her website, you’ll find a daily dose of inspiration, coupled with a ton of sarcasm and a few laughs. Signed Samantha is a millennial mom who encompasses all things food, cocktails, entertaining, home decor, easy D.I.Ys, toddler activities, and everything in between.

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Lucky for you, the new me is about to share how I transformed both of these lamps so you can hopefully do the same one day!

Two Easy Ways to Give A Lamp New Life

Your interior design preferences are yours, though many personal styles share enough similarities to be part of a category. Understanding your favorite look can help you easily search for furniture and decor that match your aesthetic. 

If you are unsure how to design your home, learning about the different styles can inspire you. Here are 14 of the most popular interior design looks.

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Modern interior design evolves with each decade and contains items that have risen in popularity within the past several years. Modern homes often fall under one of two categories: midcentury modern or contemporary. 

Midcentury modern homes have muted colors and shapes. They focus on a combination of natural and synthetic textures. 

Contemporary focuses on current trends and <a href="https://renovated.com/what-is-contemporary-design/">doesn’t have much texture</a>. Clean lines and a focus on sophistication are staples of the design.

This style includes historic and timeless pieces. Most often, <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a23611149/traditional-design/">it takes inspiration from</a> homes of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Symmetry and elegance are essential in traditional design, emphasizing harmony in each room. 

Rich colors and fine details come from Victorian homes, and the style is just as much about architecture as decor. Wainscoting and crown molding are common features throughout these houses. 

A transitional design contains elements of modern and traditional styles, focusing on neutral walls with more standard furniture options. 

Pops of color are common, with wood floors and furniture throughout the home. Texture is another essential element for this design style, adding dimension to walls and furniture. 

Rustic design evolved from the Romantic Movement and focuses on using natural materials with some industrial touches. 

These homes are all about simplicity and embracing the beauty nature offers. Main rooms throughout the home typically have focal points that ground each area, such as a mirror or fireplace. 

Maximalism is not the same thing as clutter. It's all about strategically layering colors and textures to create a bold, aesthetically pleasing home. 

These rooms often feel larger than life, with guests always finding something new to look at. However, they are not so overwhelming that you cannot hold a meaningful conversation in them. The floors remain clear in most maximalist designs. Walls and shelves serve as canvases to display photos, antiques and other decor items.

Practice makes perfect with maximalist design. Homeowners often use a color or theme that ties a room together, keeping it fun and not overwhelming.

While maximalism enjoys having more, minimalism is all about less. Minimalist rooms breathe easier than other designs. Simplicity with smart and practical features is key to implementing this design style. 

These homes are bright and clean, with a neutral color palette and simple designs. It's common for minimalist houses to have a pop of color here and there, but they're often not a major priority.

Minimalism could be a great interior design option for people who <a href="https://share.upmc.com/2021/02/clutter-and-stress/">get stressed with clutter</a> around.

If a home has good bones, why not show them? That is the philosophy of industrial design lovers.

The style originated <a href="https://www.jdinstitute.edu.in/industrial-interior-design-all-you-need-to-know/">during the Industrial Revolution</a> and took inspiration from factories' exposed brick and ductwork. Many modern industrial homes and apartments originated from these older buildings.

Metals, brick, wood and utilitarian decor complement the open spaces found in many industrial homes. This gives the house a large feel, with room to converse and create. 

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Think of eclecticism as a toned-down form of maximalism. The style focuses on carefully selecting items to create an interior rich in culture. 

Despite what some may think, there are limits to what you can do with eclectic design to keep it from overwhelming you and your guests. Many homes with this style feature a neutral palette with a few accent colors per room. 

Eclectic style has a balance of color, texture, and old and new items, making interesting and enjoyable spaces. 

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Naturalism has been around for centuries, though people from the past probably didn't realize it was interior design. This method focuses on <a href="https://www.thewoodveneerhub.com/blogs/wood-veneer-blog/top-modern-wall-paneling-trends-to-elevate-your-home">bringing the outdoors into the home</a> through natural elements and organic fabrics.

Modern naturalism focuses on appreciating all nature has to offer by honoring the imperfect shapes and textures found in a forest or along a beach.

This style is one of the most sustainable options and is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. 

Art deco can be hard to describe, but you often know it the instant you see it. The design originated in the 1920s and has distinctive features.

Ultra plush fabric, rounded furniture, brass accents and <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/art-deco-rooms-slideshow">jewel-toned walls</a> play a part in this fun interior design option. Patterns are also a must, with chevrons and sunbursts remaining popular options.

The style does change from time to time. Symmetry used to be a focus of art deco, but the look now features asymmetrical curves that mimic waves. 

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Coastal interior design is for anyone who loves the beach and wishes they could be there all year. It is also popular in neighborhoods near the ocean, with homeowners wanting to pay tribute to the sun, sand, and sea. 

Like naturalism, <a href="https://decormatters.com/blog/coastal-chic-17-inspiring-ideas-for-summer-home-decor-with-a-nautical-twist">coastal interior design</a> incorporates elements from nature and shows appreciation for what it offers. The beach is reflected in each room's materials' colors and decor items. The homes often have a neutral base with beige colors to mimic the sand. Blue is also a common wall and accessory color, representing the sea.

Bright and breathable is the main focus of coastal design, with sheer curtains and organic fabrics. 

Southwestern is a continually evolving interior design style. It pays tribute to the home designs that originated in American deserts. 

The style takes inspiration from Spanish textiles, adobe homes and the environment of the Southwest. The houses often have color palettes not seen in other design styles. Cactus green, clay and rust are staples of a Southwestern-style home.

Furniture in these homes often has a strong presence, with thick frames and lots of texture. It is common to find leather and suede upholstery throughout. 

Hollywood glam takes inspiration from the Golden Age of film. Its popularity grew in California <a href="https://www.decoist.com/hollywood-glam-design-style/?chrome=1&amp;D2c=1&amp;A1c=1">during the mid-1900s</a> and spread throughout the country.

This style is a combination of midcentury modern and art deco. The homes are about making a statement, often featuring high-contrast colors throughout. High-gloss finishes on floors and furniture give these houses a dazzling effect, and large glass or crystal chandeliers are design staples. 

It is glamorous and sophisticated, making it great for anyone who wants their home to feel luxurious. 

Vintage styles are the key to a shabby chic home. The look originated in the 1700s and transformed to pay homage to houses of the past.

It is not uncommon to find shabby chic homes filled with decor handed down over generations, creating a house full of stories from different decades. The style is very soft, with some designers describing it as feminine.

Shabby chic homes are meaningful but have a relaxed style overall. 

Knowing your interior design style is a great way to find items, improve your aesthetic and plan future changes. Your residence will truly reflect your aesthetic and feel like home.

And with the <a href="https://decormatters.app.link/blog">DecorMatters app</a> by your side, the journey becomes an exhilarating adventure! Dive into the fun design games that cater to all styles and rooms, immersing yourself in a virtual playground where you can transform your space with a few taps and experiment with an extensive collection of furniture items in various colors, sizes, and trendy patterns. The best part? It's completely free! <a href="https://decormatters.com">DecorMatters</a> encourages creativity and expression, empowering you to create a home that truly reflects your personality.&nbsp;

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Your interior design preferences are yours, though many personal styles share enough similarities to be part of a category. Understanding your favorite look can help you easily search for furniture and decor that match your aesthetic. 

If you are unsure how to design your home, learning about the different styles can inspire you. Here are 14 of the most popular interior design looks.

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Creating a fresh space works for both indoor and outdoor rooms. Whether that means adding more plants, using lighter colors, or creating an oasis with sounds, it can work for either setting. The word 'fresh' can have a different meaning depending on the designer, so we wanted to see all sorts of ideas and gain inspiration from this challenge. 

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We challenged our users to create spaces that are open, fresh, and light. We gave them spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Check out some of their beautiful designs!

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