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This Bungalow Shows the Power of Paint and Good Furniture Finds

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Dining room with wooden table, blue chairs, vase with red rose, and view into living room with gray sofa and plants.
Credit: Sarah Parker

Name: Sarah Parker, my husband, and our pug, Maverick
Location: Florence, South Carolina
Type of home: Bungalow
Size: 1400 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned

Credit: Sarah Parker

Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our home is a 1940s bungalow that we bought in June 2018. We renovated (or painted) every room with the main focuses being on the kitchen and master bathroom.

Credit: Sarah Parker

My style is definitely eclectic and I love the lines in mid-century furniture, which you’ll see a lot of throughout our home. I’m an interior design fan and I love making a house a home that reflects the personalities of those who live there.

Credit: Sarah Parker

I feel like our little bungalow does just that. It’s the perfect blend between my and my husband’s styles. I love the natural light we get and the character that has remained over the years.

Credit: Sarah Parker

Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Eclectic, boho, mid-century, neutral.

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Master bedroom

What is your favorite room and why? Although I’m in the process of trying to refresh it, I would have to say our master bedroom because it has the best natural light and is my personal oasis.

Credit: Sarah Parker
Guest room

What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? I try to be thrifty when it comes to home decor, but I’m a sucker for a good rug. The rug in our guest bedroom was one of my last purchases and I love how moody it is and brings out the green in the wall color.

Credit: Sarah Parker

Any advice for creating a home you love? Be true to yourself. It’s easy to fall into the comparison game with so many beautiful homes out there, but your home should be a reflection of you and the ones you share it with.

Credit: Sarah Parker
Master bathroom

This submission’s responses were edited for length and clarity.