Blog Layout

Don't Make This Mistake When Furnishing Your Living Room
Jun 23, 2021
Don't Make This Mistake When Furnishing Your Living Room
Jun 23, 2021

Let's create the home you've always wanted!

don't make this mistake when furnishing your living room

What is the one thing I always say when starting a design project at home? Always have a plan. Why? It will save you time, headache, and many costly mistakes.

For example, let’s say you just moved into a new home and you need to purchase new living room furniture and accessories. Where do you start? Do you buy a sofa first or paint the walls that dreamy shade of blue you love? Do you purchase a living room set or try to mix and match to suit your style more?

So many decisions, right?

don't make this mistake when furnishing your living room

When I'm doing a design project for a client, I create a plan. While each project is different for each client, my process for creating their plan is the same. The end result is a completely furnished space that speaks to my client's style and the way they live.

Having a plan will save you time, money and headache along the way. How?

don't make this mistake when furnishing your living room

Let’s say you purchase a sofa at a retailer and have it delivered. It’s comfy and looks great in your new home.

Next, you find a beautiful rug that you like and have it delivered to your home. However, the colors aren’t working with the sofa and you’re not sure if you bought the right size. Do you return it or live with it?

Next, you decide you need a coffee table and some end tables for the room. You find an end table at HomeGoods for an excellent price and bring it home with you. While at HomeGoods, you see a chair that looks great and a piece of art that’s really pretty. Of course, you'll buy them too.

When you get home, you set the table next to the sofa, place the chair in the corner, and think, “hmm…” The table seems a little small next to the sofa and the chair is just okay. You have a piece of art that you love, but you’re not feeling confident enough to hang it on the wall behind the sofa.

By now, you’ve spent a lot of money and time trying to furnish your new living space and are feeling a bit exhausted. It seems so easy on HGTV, but it’s not working out that way for you, and now you’re not sure what to do.

don't make this mistake when furnishing your living room

Here’s a tip from me: it doesn’t work to piece-meal a room – meaning to make these one-at-a-time purchases without considering everything else that is going into the space.

The great news is that it works to have a plan, and that is why I have created these guidebooks for YOU! They'll teach you how to create a living room and bedroom that you'll love.

These workbooks take you step-by-step through the same process that I use when creating a space for a client. In addition, you get my best designer tips and tricks!


I'm so excited to offer these guidebooks to you because I know they'll be invaluable to you in designing a home you love.


Get yours today and create the living room and bedroom you’ve always wanted!

don't make this mistake when furnishing your living room

What’s your design style?

Find out what kind of interior design best suits your inner self. From Transitional to Modern, it's time to make your home a place you’ll love!

You can opt-out at any time. Please note we do not share your information with anyone.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Interior Designer Jen Morrell | Charlotte & Waxhaw | An Inspiring Home

I work with busy families to create beautiful and functional spaces by providing local design services in the Charlotte/Waxhaw area and beyond through online design.

an inspiring home charlotte interior design living room

What’s your design style?

Find out what kind of interior design best suits your inner self. From Transitional to Modern, it's time to make your home a place you’ll love!

You can opt-out at any time. Please note we do not share your information with anyone.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Recent Posts

Built-ins, the Way to a Stressless, Organized Home
By Jennifer Morrell 07 May, 2024
If you're curious about how built-ins can elevate your room, stick around as we explore their potential and benefits for your well-being!
Our Favorite Paint Colors to Transform Your Home
By Jennifer Morrell 24 Apr, 2024
Known as an Interior Designer’s secret weapon, paint is an essential tool in every interior design project. It offers versatility, flexibility, and the ability to transform a space and make an impact. Keep reading for more.
Modern Transitional Living Room Reveal
By Jennifer Morrell 10 Apr, 2024
In this blog post, I will talk about how we transformed an outdated and unbalanced space into a complete harmony of elements, making this room the perfect place to be!
A Deeper Dive Into Interior Design: Neuroaesthetics
By Jennifer Morrell 19 Mar, 2024
There’s more to Interior Design than meets the eye. It’s all rooted in Neuroaesthetics. In this blog post, we’ll explore this concept further and how it helps to enhance your overall well-being.
Dreamy Tween Bedroom Project Reveal
By Jennifer Morrell 05 Mar, 2024
In this project reveal, you’ll see how we took a challenge, and with our design approach, we transformed the space into a dreamy and cozy space!
Budgeting Tips for a Living Room Design Project
By Jennifer Morrell 21 Feb, 2024
If you’re thinking about remodeling your living room, keep reading because I’ve compiled the ultimate guide to come up with an estimate for your remodel project.
3 Common Home Renovation Questions Answered
By Jennifer Morrell 07 Feb, 2024
In this post, I’m about to answer the top three questions all of my clients ask before renovating to create their dream home!
Warm & Timeless Traditional Project Reveal
By Jennifer Morrell 23 Jan, 2024
If you’re up for another extraordinary transformation, make sure to read until the end because I’m about to reveal the details of this incredible before and after that you do not want to miss.
How Strategic Home Organization Elevates Your Interior Design
By Jennifer Morrell 08 Jan, 2024
Keep reading to discover how Interior Design and Home Organization team up to make the best of our homes.
A Recap of Our Projects From 2023
By Jennifer Morrell 13 Dec, 2023
Come along as we revisit all of our design projects from 2023, including some incredible before-and-after transformations you do not want to miss!
Show More
Share by: