Article: Group accessories to create a unified design Decor Score

Q:My husband absolutely hates clutter, which includes all my collections (hand-painted pottery, Raggedy Ann dolls, miniature chairs). I respect his sensibilities, so most of my "stuff" is in my office and my bath. However, the living room looks really bare, like no one even lives here. Maybe there's a happy medium, some way I can have my things and my (second) marriage, too?

A: Here's your new mantra: Edit! Edit! Edit! Decide which things are definitely worth showing off, and then organize them into a cohesive design statement. Group similar items and colors together in a logical display space. You'll instantly see that the sum is truly greater than its parts. And your husband will see a ...

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