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8 ways to make your house feel like home

8 ways to make your house feel like home

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Modern duplex design with wooden slats and minimalist landscaping

There’s nothing quite as exciting as a freshly built or renovated home. Stepping inside for the very first time after years of planning, designing and problem solving feels akin to crossing the finish line at the end of a marathon.

But while soaring ceilings, skylights and a sparkling new kitchen are a lot to celebrate, it’s the smaller things that breathe life into the interiors, turning a new house into a home. Here are eight easy home decorating ideas that will deliver your signature style to every room.

Choose art with heart

Embrace texture

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Photographic memories

Stylish focus

Common scents

Layered textiles

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Nature's touch

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Light the way

Hone your interiors vision with Style Sourcebook, a handy, interactive online tool where you can refine your look and feel by dragging and dropping real products from a range of retailers. Find more advice on creating beautiful interiors here.

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