The duo at the Finish shares their tips for completing your space.
Have you ever looked at your home and felt like something was, well…off?
Still, it feels like something is off.
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That’s exactly what inspired Stephanie Purzycki and Kaitlin Madden to launchThe Finish.
The Finish is here to help you, quite literally, finish a room.
Let’s face it: We’ve all been there.
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Admittedly, the whole process can be so overwhelming that it’s tempting to forgo art altogether.
However, art-free walls aren’t any better.
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“We always venture to help our clients take the seriousness out of art.”
And, best of all?
Great art doesn’t have to cost you a small fortune.
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“Or, order a print from Minted or Etsy simply because it catches your eye.”
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But, just because they serve a utilitarian purpose doesn’t mean they should be ignored.
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Choosing new window treatmentsmight seem nerve-wracking, but they make a huge difference.
“Sometimes, they’re really all a room needs to feel complete.”
For a crash course in window treatments,check out our guideto finding the right one for your space.
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Purzycki isnt the only one who thinks that window treatments are a must for a finished-feeling home.
Nashville, Tennessee-based interior designerLauren Bradshawsays that she feels really strongly about drapery.
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“They throw off the scale of the room or make it feel like it’s lacking something.”
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While you should never rush through the design process, Purzycki recommends coming up with a game plan first.
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That said, following the rules doesn’t have to be boring.
“It makes a space more interesting.”
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She warns us not to underestimate the power of paint.
For some spaces, some color on the walls can make all the difference, she says.
For others, just a touch up can go the distance.
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Sometimes it’s not even about thecolor, it’s just more about the freshness.
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6: Dingy Lighting
People underestimate how dingy-feeling a room can be, says Jones.
Also pay attention to the types oflighting fixturesthat you have, Jones recommends.
Just one source of light likely wont be enough.
Dim ceiling fan bulbs and old boob lights just wont do, she says.
Instead, a variety of ambient lighting is the way to go.
Bradshaw says that her trick to a completed space is lighting at every level.
That means ceiling lights or wall sconces up top, in addition totable lampsor floor lamps at eye level.
When possible, Bradshaw also recommends putting lights on a dimmer so that your lighting is adjustable.
This way, your home can feel finished any time of day.
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Having just one color lacks a liveliness that makes a space feel complete.
Just one color isnt enough.
You need more
Neutral lovers have no fear, however.
At the very least, she recommends choosing two of the three to build on.
Any kind of combination of those is going to help the home feel more finished for sure.
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Even with no one in the room, a space should feel lively and bright.
Of course, they meanplants.
Instead, Do This: Introduce Plants
I’m a huge advocate for adding plants when possible.
Incorporating plants on windowsills or countertops breathes life into a spaceas long as you could remember to water them.
I always ask clients what theirability is to keep a plant alive, Bradshaw reveals.
This is also a great way toincorporate color!
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A fully decorated house isnt finished until its a home.
In fact, wed even argue thatyoure never fully finished decorating your home.
So go crazy with your mementos, favorite books, and family photos.
A home that feels finished is reflective of who lives there.
