Cheap and Easy Design Tips for a Bright and Cheery Home

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  @tammyc1812 · 2 years ago

  I have always hated overhead lighting, it may sound odd, but it actually depresses me to be in a room where the only source of light is on the ceiling.  I have lamps everywhere and I love it

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• AN

  @anabeliagarza1805 · 2 years ago

  I’m with you Dawn about the down lights being visual clutter.

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• SA

  @sarahburke8955 · 2 years ago

  What a cool lady! I like her approach with helping people figure out what they REALLY want in their homes.

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• CH

  @charisedaniels1237 · 2 years ago

  I can't live without my lamps!  I don't use overhead lighting unless we need it. Even in my kitchen, the hood light above the stove is what I use most of the time and turn on overhead lighting when I cook or we just need better lighting. Love the podcast!

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• PA

  @patpalmer1337 · 2 years ago

  I normally don't have the patience for whole podcasts, but, this is very good! I enjoyed every minute...💕

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• GI

  @gigib4076 · 2 years ago

  Great conversation!! Melanie was a joy to listen to 👏👏

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• MJ

  @mjgriffin49 · 2 years ago

  I am so stuck over a kitchen redesign. You two gave me great ideas!!

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• CH

  @Christina-wb6sg · 2 years ago

  I might have to disagree here :) I had lamps everywhere, no overhead lights and I hated it, but then I married an electrician. :) Recessed, overhead lights that can dim but are in the corners, under cabinet lighting that also dims everywhere, now we’re bright when we want and not when we don’t. I love it way more than my lamps!

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• DO

  @dollyjohnston561 · 2 years ago

  I'm keeping the white in 2 rooms.   I love it!  I also love that I removed all of the blinds off the windows.  Game changer.   My mom struggles to see, doing white paint and removing blinds, allowed for such a brighter home.  She actually stopped turning on the lights during the day.  I'm n ot a fan of end tables due to clutter, but the 3 lamps in the living room make the space feel so homey and welcoming.  Decluttering helped me to get to the point where I could truly see my space and was able to freshen it up with just the cost of paint.  I love these design episodes.  Thank you!  Now to narrow down the art decor.  I don't hang family photos except 3 that are old black and white photos.  I'm ok with blank, open walls as I am extremely intentional when hanging anything.  I wish I could send a picture and get advice.

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• MA

  @MamaCrazyCakes · 2 years ago

  Melanie is awesome! I loved her calm cadence and her down-to-earth approach to design. A truly beautiful soul ❣

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• TH

  @thatswhatisaid8908 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I have a small table lamp and a salt lamp in my sunroom. When the sun goes down, i put them on. When I'm winding down for sleep, I switch off the lamp. The salt lamp is just enough light, and it's pretty.

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• BE

  @beckylewis8116 · 2 years ago

  Im with Dawn. No lamps, flush mount over island. I like flat lines

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