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Where do I start?
My fianc? and I are getting married in January, but I'm spending the summer close to him (we've been long distance for a bit now so that I can finish my degree). Even though I'm not actually moving in until after the wedding, we're planning to start the "making our nest" decorating process on his apartment over the summer so that we're not totally overwhelmed when we're newlyweds, while I'm trying to move in all my things and he's starting another semester of his grad program. I like the idea of decorating. A lot. But I know I won't like the reality of it--another reason why breaking it into stages is nice.
Only problem is--I'm totally hopeless with these things! Help? I've worked out a color scheme (either emerald green or some shade of blue as the primary color, yellow as the secondary color, and grey/black as the neutrals), and I've picked the dishes I want us to register for (black and white, with a tiny bit of yellow and an Asian fusion vibe) but besides that I have no earthly idea of how to start. I don't even know what questions to ask! I don't have a massive budget for this, and I'm wiling to try some limited DIY projects, but I was always the gradeschooler who couldn't figure out how to glue popsicle sticks together... Basic decorating ideas anyone?
Re: Where do I start?
Don't be overwhelmed! That's not a good way to start. The decorating process can be a lot of fun, even if you don't think you know what you're doing.
First, break it down room by room. Your entire apartme
DIY & Home Decor Blog
I agree with the above poster's suggestions. The internet is a marvel, and there are all sorts of decorating websites, even if you are just looking for ideas. The Nest has some, as does hgtv.com, bhg.com, houzz.com. Watch home improvement shows on HGTV
PINTEREST PINTEREST PINTEREST!! There are so many ideas you can get lost in it! Put an idea board together. Look through magazines and pull inspiration by clipping the images and putting them on a poster board to look at. Take it easy. Do the basics fi