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Loft living room with brown leather sofa, large windows, musical instruments, plants, and a mounted deer head on the wall.

5 Really Great Reasons to Float The Furniture in Your Living Room

Are you struggling with how to fit your furniture in the living room, and can’t for the life of you come up with a good layout? You might need to “float” your furniture — or pull everything out from the wall and create an island of sorts comprising your sofa, chairs and tables — and anchor it all with an area rug. What decorating magic is this do you ask? And how will you know if this is the answer?

Dabney Frake

Feb 27, 2015

Sarah’s Crisp and Clever Small Space in Chicago

Name: Sarah Location: Lakeview – Chicago, IL After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.F.A. in Art & Design, I risked a move to the bustling city of Chicago to begin my pursuit towards a career in fashion. I only planned on staying a few short years, but, five years on, I’m still a happy resident of the ever chic and fashion-forward Windy City.

Janel Laban

Feb 27, 2015

How to Be Your Own Professional Organizer: 10 Top Tips from the Pros

We can all use a little organizing reminder every now and again; I know I do. I always start out with the best intentions, and then they fall by the wayside shortly thereafter. I’ve gathered 10 tips used by professional organizers— just to scan over — whenever I need a little help getting back on track: 1. Get Ready The Night Before.

Alysha Findley

Feb 27, 2015