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Interior design might sound simple – picking colors, furniture, layouts, all lovely choices to make – that is, until you actually have to design a room from scratch. It’s both an art and a science, and, as with any subject, once you understand the fundamentals, and the key principles, everything else becomes infinitely easier. You can also find more in-depth guides on designing a lighting scheme and nailing a layout.

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