Best Laid Plans Decor, Cozy Minimalism, and Creating a Functional Home with Myquillyn Smith EP 196
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Apr 29, 2024 
Expert decorator Myquillyn Smith shares insights on functional home decor, breaking rules, and the importance of strategic room decorating. Explore embracing cozy minimalism, prioritizing functionality, and creating a space that evolves with your needs.
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Break Rules Only After Learning Them
- Learn the rules of decorating first, then break them intentionally once you understand why they exist.
- Breaking rules from knowledge feels confident and purposeful, unlike random guessing that leads to bad results.
Make High Cost Decisions First
- Follow an order of decor that prioritizes high-cost, hard-to-change decisions first, like choosing a sofa before paint.
- Use a five-step flow: clarify use, empty the room, set seating/surfaces/storage, add rug/drapes/lighting, then finish walls and small decor.
Use The Homey Trinity
- Prioritize the 'homey trinity'—rug, drapes (hung over the wall), and layered lighting—to make a room feel 80% done.
- These three elements create coziness and visual structure without needing many small accessories.