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5 Helpful Tips for Styling Shelves
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5 Helpful Tips for Styling Shelves

Styling shelves can be a tricky task. Whether you are starting from scratch on a new built-in or bookcase or restyling your currently filled shelves...

1 Chair 3 Ways
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1 Chair 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took a beautiful...

20 of Our Best Lighting Tips
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20 of Our Best Lighting Tips

We are huge believers that lighting is the most impactful item you can add to a home.

3 Items Worth Splurging On
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3 Items Worth Splurging On

Budgeting for a room makeover can be tricky. Should the budget be evenly distributed for all items needed in the room? Or should you pick certain...

1 Dining Table 3 Ways
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1 Dining Table 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took a beautiful...

1 Desk 3 Ways
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1 Desk 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took a beautiful...

5 Quick and Easy Kitchen Updates
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5 Quick and Easy Kitchen Updates

Is your kitchen in need of a refresh but not an entire remodel? Is your kitchen in need of an entire remodel but now isn’t the time? If you said yes...

Define Your Style: Coastal + Contemporary
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Define Your Style: Coastal + Contemporary

Can you define your style? It can be easy to name off colors you love and narrow down your favorite pieces of furniture, but can you give your style...

How To Add Style to your Home with Kids Around
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How To Add Style to your Home with Kids Around

Are you putting off your next home makeover because you still have kids at home? You aren’t alone. This is a common thing but it doesn’t have to be.

Easy Goer Lane
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Easy Goer Lane

We're excited to share a recent project we can all relate to these days...

3 Tips for Decorating an Open Concept Floor Plan
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3 Tips for Decorating an Open Concept Floor Plan

Open concept floor plans are everywhere. Newly built homes incorporate them and older homes are knocking down walls to achieve them.

How to Style a Coffee Table
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How to Style a Coffee Table

We are helping solve a very common decorating question we get asked frequently at SwatchPop, "What do I put on my coffee table?" With so many options...

Kingsview Project
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Kingsview Project

Our Kingsview project wrapped this month and we're so excited to reveal the finished space! This family has a beautiful new construction home, but...

Dartmouth Project
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Dartmouth Project

Kitchens are often considered the heart of the home, which is why we take extra special care in creating a space that's both functional and inviting.

10 Items to Style Your Kitchen Island With
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10 Items to Style Your Kitchen Island With

We get asked a lot of decorating questions here at SwatchPop and how to style kitchen islands is a popular one! Since the kitchen is the heart of the...

1 Canopy Bed 3 Ways
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1 Canopy Bed 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one of our...

Reader Q&A - Dining Rooms
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Reader Q&A - Dining Rooms

We asked our readers to tell us what dilemmas they face concerning their dining rooms.

5 Ideas to Decorate a Small Wall
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5 Ideas to Decorate a Small Wall

Do you have a blank wall that isn't getting the attention it deserves? We aren't talking about huge walls either.....

DEFINE YOUR STYLE: Classic Farmhouse + Modern Farmhouse
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DEFINE YOUR STYLE: Classic Farmhouse + Modern Farmhouse

Can you define your style? It can be easy to name off colors you love and narrow down your favorite pieces of furniture, but can you give your style...

5 Styling Tricks to Take Your Home to the Next Level
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5 Styling Tricks to Take Your Home to the Next Level

Furniture is a big part of decorating a home, but styling with accessories is always the cherry on top! Understanding and implementing the art of...

The Renovation Inspired by a Kitchen Sink!
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The Renovation Inspired by a Kitchen Sink!

We’re so excited to reveal a kitchen remodel we’ve been working on for the last couple of months.

Define Your Style: Traditional + Transitional
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Define Your Style: Traditional + Transitional

Can you define your style? It can be easy to name off colors you love and narrow down your favorite pieces of furniture, but can you give your style...

5 Tile Trends for 2020
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5 Tile Trends for 2020

Everyone wants to know what the hottest trends are going to be this year, and we have the insider secrets for 2020.

Two Day Living Room Makeover with Invitation Homes
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Two Day Living Room Makeover with Invitation Homes

Okay, y'all. This is truly a makeover you have to see to believe! We were so honored when our friends at Invitation Homes asked us to help execute a...

How to Fix 5 MORE Decorating Mistakes
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How to Fix 5 MORE Decorating Mistakes

Decorating can be tricky but with the right knowledge, beautiful rooms can be created.

1 Dresser 3 Ways
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1 Dresser 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one of our...

How to Create an Epic TV Wall
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How to Create an Epic TV Wall

The TV is the focal point in a family or living room, regardless if you want it to be or not.

The Secret to Mixing High-End and Low Budget Items Like a Pro
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The Secret to Mixing High-End and Low Budget Items Like a Pro

Budgets come in all sizes but they all share one common goal: to get the most for their money.

4 Ways to Overcome Design Paralysis
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4 Ways to Overcome Design Paralysis

Have you ever been in the middle of a decorating project and suddenly felt “stuck”? Like you didn’t know what move to make next? Don’t worry, you...

1 Round Dining Table 3 Ways
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1 Round Dining Table 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one super...

Reader Q&A: Bedrooms
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Reader Q&A: Bedrooms

We asked our readers to tell us what dilemmas they face concerning their bedrooms.

Why You Should Try Temporary Wallpaper
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Why You Should Try Temporary Wallpaper

Are you afraid of wallpaper? Don’t worry if you said no because we understand.

5 Tips for a Pinterest Worthy Tablescape
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5 Tips for a Pinterest Worthy Tablescape

Our goal here at SwatchPop is to make everything around us beautiful and mealtime is no exception.

1 Bathroom 3 Ways
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1 Bathroom 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one simple...

3 Common Mistakes When Hanging Wall Decor
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3 Common Mistakes When Hanging Wall Decor

Here at SwatchPop, we specialize in filling blank walls so this blog post is our cup of tea.

Get The Look: Outdoor Patio
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Get The Look: Outdoor Patio

Design Paralysis (noun) : When you spend 3.5+ hours searching Pinterest for decorating ideas and then do nothing different to your house afterwards.

The Ultimate Guide to Decorating with Color
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The Ultimate Guide to Decorating with Color

Did you know that the color scheme of a room often influences your thoughts, affects your mood and reflects your personality? Decorating with color...

How To Start Decorating a Room
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How To Start Decorating a Room

So, you want to makeover your ____________ (fill in the blank with the room you want to decorate).

The Best Ideas to Fill a Blank Wall
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The Best Ideas to Fill a Blank Wall

Do you have a blank wall that you want to do something with? Deciding on how to decorate it can be exhausting because there are a million different...

Why You Should Never Underestimate the Power of a Rug
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Why You Should Never Underestimate the Power of a Rug

Rugs are one of the most powerful ways to instantly update a room.

Take the Boring Out of Your Hallways in 3 Easy Steps
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Take the Boring Out of Your Hallways in 3 Easy Steps

We talk a lot about decorating living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and kitchens but there is one space that often gets left out……HALLWAYS! Yes, they...

5 No-Fail Styling Tips to Finish Decorating Your Home
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5 No-Fail Styling Tips to Finish Decorating Your Home

Have you ever given a room a makeover and it still didn’t feel “done”? Nine times out of ten it is because the room isn’t styled.

The Top 3 Items Your Home Needs for Spring
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The Top 3 Items Your Home Needs for Spring

Spring is coming and our homes need to be ready to embrace all the freshness and color that this time of the year brings.

How To Love Your Home When It Isn’t Perfect
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How To Love Your Home When It Isn’t Perfect

Do you love your home? I mean, really truly love the space you live in? Many people answer no because their homes are still a work in progress.

10 No-Cost Decorating Tips
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10 No-Cost Decorating Tips

Are you wanting to give your home a makeover but your budget is too tight or maybe even nonexistent? Don't fret because decorating can start at home...

Get The Look: Entryway
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Get The Look: Entryway

Design Paralysis (noun) : When you spend 3.5+ hours searching Pinterest for decorating ideas and then do nothing different to your house afterwards.

1 Sofa 3 Ways
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1 Sofa 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! One of the best...

Reader Q&A: Kitchens
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Reader Q&A: Kitchens

We asked our readers to tell us what dilemmas they face concerning their kitchens.

5 Ways to Transform Your Home This Year
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5 Ways to Transform Your Home This Year

If you have been dreaming of giving your home a makeover, this is the year to finally make it happen.

10 Items to Help Organize Your Home in 2019
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10 Items to Help Organize Your Home in 2019

2019 is the year to create a well-organized home and we want to help you achieve just that.

3 Quick Updates for a Guest Bedroom
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3 Quick Updates for a Guest Bedroom

The holidays are quickly approaching which means guest bedrooms all over the country are prepping to be occupied.

Home Decor Gift Guide Under $50
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Home Decor Gift Guide Under $50

Give the perfect gift this holiday season. A gift that can be used in the home is the gift that will keep giving all year long.

1 Console 3 Ways
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1 Console 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one of our...

3 Designer Secrets For Mixing Patterns
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3 Designer Secrets For Mixing Patterns

Mixing patterns can be intimidating. We see room after room on social media of professionally decorated rooms that have mastered the look of mixing...

Why You Need to Upgrade Your Builder-Grade Lighting
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Why You Need to Upgrade Your Builder-Grade Lighting

One of the most overlooked upgrades in a home is lighting. Switching out your current builder-grade lighting with something more unique and efficient...

SwatchPop! Beach House: Kitchen Remodel
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SwatchPop! Beach House: Kitchen Remodel

If you're a regular follower, you've probably heard about SwatchPop co-founder, Kristen's FL rental property that FLOODED earlier this year when a...

6 Ways to Decorate a Corner
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6 Ways to Decorate a Corner

Decorating corners can be tricky. They don’t need anything too big. They also shouldn’t have anything that is too small.

SwatchPop! Beach House Renovation: Choosing the Best Neutral Paints with Behr
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SwatchPop! Beach House Renovation: Choosing the Best Neutral Paints with Behr

As we all know, renovations can be a nightmare. We partnered with Behr Paint on the SwatchPop! beach house project to make the painting process as...

1 Cabinet 3 Ways
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1 Cabinet 3 Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one cabinet...

The Splurge Worthy Item For Your Kitchen Remodel
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The Splurge Worthy Item For Your Kitchen Remodel

Did you know the average price of a kitchen remodel these days is over $21,000 (according to HomeAdvisor)? Some of you might think that is a crazy...

The Ultimate Garage Makeover with The Container Store
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The Ultimate Garage Makeover with The Container Store

This post is sponsored by The Container Store, but all opinions are our own.

5 Tips for Major Dorm Room Style
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5 Tips for Major Dorm Room Style

Are you, or your child headed off to college this year? We want to help take your dorm room to the next level with 5 impactful decorating tips.

Ceiling Fans: New + Improved with Lumens
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Ceiling Fans: New + Improved with Lumens

DILEMMA Question: Is it true that ceiling fans are out of style and will make my home look dated? Answer: Ceiling fans have come a long way since the...

Outdoor Pillow Guide
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Outdoor Pillow Guide

Summer is here which means more time is spent outside which also means patio makeovers! Updating patio furniture can be expensive but switching up...

Reader Q&A: Living Rooms
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Reader Q&A: Living Rooms

We asked our readers to tell us what dilemmas they face concerning their living rooms.

How to Instantly Add Character to Your Kitchen (with ILVE)
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How to Instantly Add Character to Your Kitchen (with ILVE)

Featured image courtesy of Karen Kettler Design . Photography by Joe Purvis. Kitchens are the heart of the home.

Trends To Try: Natural Wood
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Trends To Try: Natural Wood

Design trends fade in and out and deciding which ones to incorporate into your home can be a difficult task.

2 Ways to Style a Nightstand
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2 Ways to Style a Nightstand

We are strong believers that styling is a powerful tool. Styling can be compared to the magic of a Fairy Godmother.

9 Unique Nightstand Alternatives
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9 Unique Nightstand Alternatives

Add a unique twist to your bedroom by switching out traditional nightstands.

The 1 Item You Need in Your Home
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The 1 Item You Need in Your Home

Out of all the things you can style your home with, there is one item we always use on repeat: TRAYS.

1 Fireplace 3 Spring-Inspired Ways
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1 Fireplace 3 Spring-Inspired Ways

The best part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one...

Reader Q&A: Entryways
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Reader Q&A: Entryways

Entryways come in all shapes and sizes which makes them a tough room to tackle, so we asked our readers to tell us what dilemmas they face concerning...

5 Steps To A Well-Styled Kitchen
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5 Steps To A Well-Styled Kitchen

Is a new kitchen on your wish list? Well, we are here to tell you our secret to a new kitchen without the price tag of a remodel: STYLING.

3 Things That Will Transform Your Living Room
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3 Things That Will Transform Your Living Room

Not everyone is ready to tackle an entire living room makeover, so we are sharing 3 things that have the potential to totally transform the look of...

Jewelry Organization Guide
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Jewelry Organization Guide

Organization is key to having a beautiful and functional home.

1 Dresser 3 Ways
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1 Dresser 3 Ways

One of our favorite blog series is back and focusing on kids’ rooms.

7 Easy Updates for Kids' Rooms
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7 Easy Updates for Kids' Rooms

A few small updates in a room can create a fresh, new look without investing in an entire room makeover.

Simple Tips to Refresh Your Bedroom
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Simple Tips to Refresh Your Bedroom

Ready to give your bedroom a new look but not ready to invest in a full makeover? A few small updates throughout the room can create a fresh, new...

5 Tips to Get the Home You Want This Year
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5 Tips to Get the Home You Want This Year

A new year is here which means it is time for resolutions and fresh new starts.

Decorating Tips for Kids' Room
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Decorating Tips for Kids' Room

Kids room are the perfect place to experiment and get out of your comfort zone a little.

1 Bed 3 Ways
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1 Bed 3 Ways

We are back at it again to show you that there isn't only one way to decorate.

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Dining Room
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Dining Room

​Welcome to our final week of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we presented a collection of inspiration photos and you...

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Bedroom
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Bedroom

​Welcome to week 6 of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote for your...

5 Ways to Update Your Home for Fall
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5 Ways to Update Your Home for Fall

​Fall is here! The leaves are falling and everything smells like pumpkin spice and we want our homes to reflect all that seasonal goodness around us.

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Kitchen
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Kitchen

Welcome to week 5 of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote for your...

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Living Room
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Living Room

​Welcome to week 4 of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote for your...

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Powder Room
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Powder Room

Welcome to week 3 of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote for your...

Easy Kitchen Update: Peel & Stick Tile
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Easy Kitchen Update: Peel & Stick Tile

Okay, SwatchPoppers. You might want to sit down for this. We just discovered something new that we LOVE. Really and truly, LOVE.

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Entryway
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Entryway

Welcome to the second week of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote...

SwatchPop! Dream Home: Front Door
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SwatchPop! Dream Home: Front Door

Welcome to the first week of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a new series where we present a collection of inspiration photos across our social media...

1 Dining Table 3 Ways
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1 Dining Table 3 Ways

The wonderful part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one...

The Secret Formula for Styling a Console Table
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The Secret Formula for Styling a Console Table

Styling a console table isn't easy, but there are a few secrets to getting the designer look. 1.

Trends to Try: Bold Powder Rooms
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Trends to Try: Bold Powder Rooms

Are you ready to try another fun trend in your home? Wallpaper is popping up everywhere lately, especially powder rooms.

SwatchPop! Co-Founder Gets Summer Porch Makeover
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SwatchPop! Co-Founder Gets Summer Porch Makeover

When SwatchPop! co-founder, Jessica McRae, was ready to makeover her screened porch, she turned to SwatchPop! "This porch has been an eyesore for...

1 Fireplace 3 Ways
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1 Fireplace 3 Ways

The wonderful part about decorating a home is that there isn't only one way to do it, there are a million different ways to decorate! We took one...

4 Areas to Accommodate a Small Home Office
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4 Areas to Accommodate a Small Home Office

You may not have the space for a full office in your home, but that doesn't mean you have to go without! All you need is a small section of a room to...

Trends to Try: Acrylic
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Trends to Try: Acrylic

Are you ready to try another fun trend in your home? A recent study conducted by Pinterest predicted acrylic to be a major trend for the year.

5 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring
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5 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring

Spring is here! The sun is shining and flowers are blooming and we want our homes to reflect all that goodness that we see outside.

1 Table 3 Ways
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1 Table 3 Ways

Console tables are a very versatile piece of furniture for your home. They can be in your entryways, living spaces, bedrooms, and even dining rooms.

Trends to Try: Dark Walls
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Trends to Try: Dark Walls

Paint is by far the most inexpensive item you can buy for your home that will make the biggest impact.

3 Affordable Items for Instant Style!
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3 Affordable Items for Instant Style!

Want to spruce up your home without changing everything? SwatchPop! designer, Heather Hess, is sharing her top 3 home decor favorites to instantly...

How to Mix and Match Pillows Like a Pro
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How to Mix and Match Pillows Like a Pro

Throw pillows are a simple way to add color, interest and texture to a space.

How to Decorate Around a TV
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How to Decorate Around a TV

One very frequent question we get at SwatchPop! …”How do I decorate around my TV?” While we don’t want the TV to serve as the focal point of the...

5 Steps to Style Your Bookshelves!
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5 Steps to Style Your Bookshelves!

Decorating a chic and stylish bookshelf is often a major design challenge. And we totally get it.

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