Courtney Warren is a Texas-based interior designer whose work has been featured in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Apartment Therapy, and Today.com. She is a frequent consultant on Fox 4 TV’s Good Day program in Dallas, was ranked in the top 3 percent of interior designers in the US by Houzz.com, and starred in the Dallas episode of TLC’sFour Houses. She delights in helping overwhelmed clients create beautiful spaces—and will never turn down a warm chocolate chip cookie or Diet Dr Pepper.
Take a close look at your seating, tables, and storage. Sometimes we hold onto a piece just because it was expensive or Aunt Nadine passed it down to us. But, what’s really working in the space—and what isn’t? If nobody enjoys sitting on that old couch, it’s time for it to go!
Next, measure your rooms and create a grid. With your measurements in hand, shop the sales with a clear plan. And don’t forget your measuring tape!
P.S. Skip the MATCHED SETS. Aim for that “collected over time” vibe instead!
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