My wife is sewing some clothing. Some may not be the correct term. In the last month she has done 32 items. some days it looks like there is more sewing than laundry. So what does she do? The same thing most normal people would do. She knocks out the quick and easy little projects first.
In decorating there is a tendency to try the same approach. People buy a piece that they see and like or pick a color of paint and then work towards the more difficult decisions. This is a mistake. The proper order is to begin with the items that you have the fewest choices in. We can have any color paint we want mixed. Pastoral toile has fewer options. Antique 60" marble topped tables with ball and claw feet...even fewer options.
Start with a general color scheme/style in mind. From there art on the walls and floor (i.e. oriental rugs). Then upholster and window treatments, and finally paint. Remember once you pick out the window treatments they will still have to be made, this leaves enough time to pain prior to installation.
Sometimes getting the easy stuff out of the way just makes the hard stuff even harder. Good luck, if you need help you know how to get a hold of me.
P.S. I have the secret to choosing the perfect paint color. Toddler level arithmetic required. Call or e-mail for details.
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