10/28/2026
Weekend Decorating Challenge: Style One Forgotten Area of Your Home 🍂
You know that corner you walk past every day? The entry table collecting mail? The shelf that never quite feels finished?
This weekend, give that one spot a little attention.
Here’s your challenge:
✨ Choose one small area.
A nightstand, bathroom counter, bookshelf, or entryway is a great place to start.
✨ Clear it and clean it.
Remove everything so you can see the space with fresh eyes.
✨ Shop your home first.
Try a lamp from another room, a favorite bowl, framed artwork, or books you already own.
✨ Balance beauty with purpose.
Add a tray for keys, a basket for everyday essentials, or lighting that makes the spot more useful.
✨ Make it personal.
Finish with something you love—a photograph, a meaningful keepsake, or a touch of seasonal greenery. Leave a little breathing room around your pieces.
Take a before-and-after photo and share it in the comments! I’d love to see which forgotten space you bring back to life.
Need help pulling it together? Bates Interior Decorating & Design can help you create a home that feels beautiful, comfortable, and uniquely yours.
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