One of the biggest mistakes people make when hanging curtains is hanging them too low. It can make a room feel really shrimpy to hang the curtain rod just above the window moldings. Go all the way up to just below crown moulding or below the ceiling if there is no crown.

Bobby Berk

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Nothing makes you feel better than when you get into a hotel bed, and the sheets feel so good. Why shouldn't you wake up like that every day? Spend money on your mattress and bedding because these things make a difference on your sleep and, ultimately, your happiness.

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I love my living room: it's the heart of my home where I get to chill and spend time with family and friends.

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I've always loved great upholstery, and think that a great sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home.

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People don't realize that lighting can change the whole look of a... by Bobby Berk

People don't realize that lighting can change the whole look of a place and the feel.

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Coming home to a tidy, pulled-together space will help everything... by Bobby Berk

Coming home to a tidy, pulled-together space will help everything in your life feel the same way.

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When we think about the trends that millennials are taking toward simplicity, I think it's indicative of a cultural shift toward less of the 'more is more' for materialism sake and more of an emphasis on efficiency, value, and sustainability.

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Lighting is a good way to change the look of a place without spen... by Bobby Berk

Lighting is a good way to change the look of a place without spending much.

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A plant is the most cliche thing, but a little bit of green has a great effect on happiness. Being at a cubicle all day is not pleasing, but a little life on your desk can give you a little life, too.

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Millennials want brands with a story, something they can relate to. They want a personal brand they can put a face to.

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De-cluttering can be overwhelming, so start with that one small thing. Clean out your junk drawers. It can lead to so many more beautiful things. Start there, and you'll find yourself cleaning the whole rest of the house.

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You can really have a no-holds-barred relationship to materials with mixed metals and colorful schemes or more controlled palettes that are more tonal or restricted to a single accent color or metal finish. There are really no rules, and that is what makes contemporary design so limitless and enjoyable.

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When you're happy at home, it spills out into every other area of... by Bobby Berk

When you're happy at home, it spills out into every other area of your life.

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I would be Sassy Spice. by Bobby Berk

I would be Sassy Spice.

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Religion was my entire life. And then, when I came out, religion completely turned their back on me. And I've never really gotten over that.

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A lot of people spend all this time painting their house, picking out rugs, and then they put fluorescent lighting in there. It totally ruins the mood.

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Modern minimalism has become less strict over time with a wider range of textures and materials, with other cozier layers.

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In a sea of millions of people, you really have to set yourself a... by Bobby Berk

In a sea of millions of people, you really have to set yourself apart to make a statement.

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When I came out, everybody in my life that said they loved me unconditionally turned around and said, 'Never mind!'

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Even if you're not ready to live at your full volume, turn it up... by Bobby Berk

Even if you're not ready to live at your full volume, turn it up halfway and get there.

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Window treatments are like a nice suit - you want them to fit and... by Bobby Berk

Window treatments are like a nice suit - you want them to fit and the tailoring to be just right.

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