Matt and Shari » Decorating http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Beach Condo Renovation – from Two to One http://mattandshari.com/decorating/beach-condo-renovation-from-two-to-one/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/beach-condo-renovation-from-two-to-one/#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:08:34 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=9200 Being an Interior Designer is both fascinating and challenging. I have immersed myself in major design projects, like this condo renovation, over the past few years and being back in the field has taught me so much more about creating livable, comfortable, and exciting spaces. Every realistic project starts with a dream, and then you add...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/5-ways-to-update-a-room/feed/ 6 5 Ways to Brighten a Room with Little Natural Light http://mattandshari.com/decorating/decorating-ideas/5-ways-to-brighten-a-room-with-little-natural-light/ http://mattandshari.com/decorating/decorating-ideas/5-ways-to-brighten-a-room-with-little-natural-light/#comments Fri, 16 May 2014 19:48:55 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8532 If you are living in a home with little natural light, you are probably looking for ways to brighten a room or two, short of putting in bigger windows. Well, we have 5 ideas that can help you to maximize the natural lighting you do have to brighten a room, or all your rooms! 1....

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