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V22 HOW TO DESIGN YOUR BEDROOM
HOW TO DESIGN A BEDROOM - 6 MUST-KNOW FACTORS. Design Thinking behind the process of designing your perfect bedroom. 6 MUST-KNOW FACTORS - HOW TO DESIGN A BEDROOM If you have asked How to Design a Bedroom?
V22 HOW TO DESIGN YOUR BEDROOM

HOW TO DESIGN A BEDROOM

HOW TO DESIGN A BEDROOM – 6 MUST-KNOW FACTORS. Design Thinking behind the process of designing your perfect bedroom. 6 MUST-KNOW FACTORS – HOW TO DESIGN A BEDROOM If you have asked How to Design a Bedroom?

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GUIDE TO OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN

GUIDE TO OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLANS

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLANS HOW TO DEFINE THE INVISIBLE WALLS How to avoid major design mistakes when planning your Open Concept Rooms. If you struggle with your Open Concept space and furniture layout YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO
Are you frustrated with your home?
It can be overwhelming and confusing to design an open concept space UNLESS you are armed with the right information. I share 6 Easy Steps and 3 Example To Define Your Invisible Walls and Design Your Home for the Life Your Want To Experience.

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3 MUST KNOW INTERIOR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BEGINNERS

BEGINNERS MUST KNOW INTERIOR DESIGN

3 MUST KNOW INTERIOR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BEGINNERS How to avoid making the wrong design choices. If there were a few thing I could share with you that could up your design game – WHY WOULDN”T YOU WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO TO THE END?

Here are 3 MUST KNOW CONSIDERATIONS to get you started. These 3 Considerations you will find in every project. You just don’t know what you don’t know. So this video may make you aware of something you hadn’t thought of yet. Tackle your next design project like a Pro.

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do you need an interior designer

Do You Need An Interior Designer

Do You Need An Interior Designer? When and Why You Need To Hire an Interior Designer. How To Design Your home?
Is it a DIY project or do you need to hire an Interior Designer? Sometimes we just don’t know what we don’t know and it can cost us the loss of precious time and money. Do you need to hire a designer?” Great Question… In this video, I try to share tips on how you know if your project is a sure DIY or if you should consider hiring an Interior Designer to handle the details of your design project.

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3 Reasons Why Interior Design Important

3 REASONS INTERIOR DESIGN SHOULD BE IMPORTANT TO YOU

3 Reasons Interior Design Should Be Important To You. Why is Interior design important? Interior Design is a strategic process that results in highly functional and aesthetic solutions specific to the perimeters of each space and the needs of its occupants. I share WHY Interior Design is Important and what you need to know to design your space.What is Interior Design?

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Real Estate Staging vs Interior Design

REAL ESTATE STAGING VS INTERIOR DESIGN

REAL ESTATE STAGING VS INTERIOR DESIGN STAGING vs INTERIOR DESIGN What is the difference between Staging and Interior Design? Would you immediately recognize which is which? It is not easy to tell the difference between Staging and Interior Design if you do not know what sets them apart. Staging is ALL ABOUT THEM and removing your personal design preferences in order to appeal to a broad market of potential buyers. Interior Design is ALL ABOUT YOU and creating a space that is both functional and reflects all of your personal design preferences. So let’s talk about it and clear up any misconceptions.

Thank You for spending your time with me. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart.🤍
#RealEstateStaging #interiordesign #realestate #ClariceSmyth
#WhatisthedifferencebetweenStagingandInteriorDesign #stagingvsInteriorDesign #RealEstateStagingVersusInteriorDesign

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5 DESIGNS HABITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW

5 INTERIOR DESIGN HABITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW

NOW 5 INTERIOR DESIGN HABITS YOU NEED TO STOP.
How to avoid design habits that are common but – WRONG.
Here are 5 MUST KNOW TIPS to get you started. Design habits are hard to break especially when you see them repeated all the time. You just don’t know what you don’t know. Get the info you need to be in the know. Tackle your next design project like a Pro.

Have you felt that something seemed off in your home design but you are not sure what it might be? Check out these 5 Design Points and see if any of them might be the issue.
How to be your own Designer starts by learning interior design practices.

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JD EASTERN COLUMBIA PENTHOUSE

A LOOK INSIDE – DID JOHNNY DEPP REALLY DO THIS?

DID JOHNNY DEPP REALLY DO THIS? HE MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF IT.
Interior Design Analysis of Johnny Depp’s Eastern Columbia Building Penthouse 3 and Penthouse 4.
Take a much-needed break from all the recent seriousness. This is a light-hearted and fun look at Johnny Depp’s Penthouse design. According to my analysis, find out what his style is and if he designed the penthouses himself. I am attempting to answer four questions, along with lots of great Interior Design Insights.
WAS JOHNNY DEPP’S PENTHOUSE PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED?
WHAT DESIGN STYLE IS JOHNNY DEPPS PENTHOUSE?
DOES THE PENTHOUSE DESIGN STYLE REALLY WORK?
DID JOHNNY DEPP DESIGN HIS OWN PENTHOUSE?
After you WATCH THE VIDEO leave your thoughts below.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGH ROI

HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGH ROI

HOW TO GAIN THE MOST RETURN ON HOME IMPROVEMENT INVESTMENT ROI
There is much talk about home improvement and return on investment or ROI, which updates to make to the spaces we call HOME. The answer resides between what your intentions are both for now and for the future.

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12 BEST STAGING COLORS

BEST COLORS FOR DESIGN AND STAGING

12 BEST COLORS FOR STAGING- DESIGNER FAVORITE NEUTRALS PLUS FREE CHEAT SHEET FOR NEUTRALS DOWNLOAD
I want to share the 12  best paint colors for staging, selling and decorating. There are many options for paint color to create that perfect neutral backdrop for staging perfection or years of decorating bliss. I have a plethora…

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MEASURE A ROOM

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MEASURE A ROOM

How To Measure a Room. In this video, I share my Principles of Measurement Method to Measure a Room for your next DIY Design Project. This method shows you How To Measure A Room in a way that you are completely prepared to create the space of your dreams while saving time, frustration, and money. STEP BY STEP GUIDE to Measure a Room. Thank You for spending your time with me. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart.
#InteriorDesign #InteriorDecorating #HowtoMeasure #ClariceSmyth 

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SELLERS MARKET VERSUS BUYER MARKET

MARKET OR BUYERS MARKET? SELLERS MARKET VERSUS BUYER MARKET? In this video, I discuss what these terms mean and what you need to know to navigate this crazy Real Estate Market to your best results.

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Why You Should Never Sell Your Own Home

Never Sell Your Home

Why You Should Never Sell Your Own Home For Sale By Owners sell for less, nationally, than a Realtor assisted transactions For Sale By Owners don’t pocket more money when you cut the sales price in order to compete. Also, buyers will reduce their offer by the amount they think you are “saving” by …

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CREATE COLOR SCHEME STORY

Create Color Scheme Story

Create a color scheme that tells a story for your design. It is much easier when focusing in on an inspiration piece as a starting point. The inspiration piece you choose may or may not actually end up in your final design, sometimes it simply acts a a gauge or reminder of the feel or look you..

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Clarice Smyth Youtube Channel Launch Intro Trailer

CLARICE SMYTH YOUTUBE CHANNEL MISSION

My Gift to you, my channel mission, and my purpose. That is what I want to chat with you about today. I launched this channel and uploaded a Channel Launch Video Collection of 7 videos, including a Channel Intro video and this one. I share valuable information about Interior Design and Real Estate.

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dupes are not real

DUPES ARE NOT REAL

Why Dupes Are Not Real – Are They? Comparing high-end pieces with a less expensive Dupe and breaking down the quality differences that impact the price. DUPES DON’T EXIST. In this video, I talk about DUPES and share valuable information so YOU DON”T GET DUPED BUYING DUPES.

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14 BEST CLEANING PRODUCTS AND TIPS

7 DESIGN BELIEFS YOU MUST CHANGE

7 DESIGN BELIEFS YOU MUST CHANGE BEFORE DESIGNING YOUR HOME. Are your Design beliefs keeping you stuck? Because what we believe can hold us back and I want to Empower you to design your life.

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8 Signs it is time to redesign

8 SIGNS IT IS TIME TO REDESIGN

8 signs that it may be time to redesign your home in a way that will empower you to design your life and some helpful suggested solutions. How do you know when it’s time for a redesign? Redesign can be moving furniture around within a single room or throughout the entire home or taking on completely new design philosophy. This is what we are going to talk about today.

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14 BEST DESIGNER CLEANING PRODUCTS AND TIPS

14 BEST DESIGNER CLEANING PRODUCTS AND TIPS

14 BEST DESIGNER CLEANING PRODUCTS TIPS Let’s start with some of my tried and true products for the appearance of stained or worn surfaces, and a few odor control tips for pets. These will make you love your surfaces again, and having pets a little less stinky. They really can make a difference. 

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Clarice Smyth YouTube Channel Intro Trailer

CLARICE SMYTH YOUTUBE CHANNEL LAUNCH INTRO

Clarice Smyth Interior Design Channel Launch to introduce myself and my channel launch videos/playlist. The video playlist includes Interior Design and Real Estate related topics. This channel and its content are perfect for you whether you are in a temporary space, renting, selling and moving on, or creating your forever home.

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HOW TO STAGE REAL ESTATE TO SELL  - STRATEGIES AND TIPS

STAGE REAL ESTATE TO SELL

HOW TO STAGE REAL ESTATE TO SELL  – STRATEGIES AND TIPS
Spring is rapidly approaching and, in spite of any challenges you face, life moves swiftly forward. If you have a goal and plan in place you increase the chances that the forward movement aligns with your life vision. Maybe you want to sell…

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eXp Realtor proprty value

WHAT’S MY PROPERTY VALUE

WHAT’S YOUR PROPERTY VALUE ? THINKING OF SELLING –
People always ask me what their property value is in today’s market. I am sharing a quick link that will give you an estimate.
If you would like a more in depth market analysis, I will be happy to help you. I offer a FREE STAGING PACKAGE to my sellers. – Just Call, Email, or PM me.

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DESIGNING AROUND UGLY OBSTACLES IN A SPACE

DESIGNING AROUND UGLY OBSTACLES

Designing around obstacles in a space can be challenging. Sometimes we are presented with less than perfect walls. There are mechanical, structural, or design  “imperfections” that we must work around when designing or do our best to make them disappear.If your budget and time allow, and…

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HOW TO PROPERLY PAINT A ROOM

HOW TO PAINT A ROOM

HOW TO PAINT A ROOM
How to properly paint a room? So many people have options on the particular project method for painting a room. Who is right? 
Painting is one of the most used methods professionals and amateurs use to give noticeable change to a space …quick. If you…

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HOW TO CHOOSE COOKWARE

HOW TO CHOOSE COOKWARE

HOW TO CHOOSE T COOKWARE 
It can be aa challenge to choose the cookware that suits how you actually like to cook. Today we are going to take a look at several cookware options and at various price points. As the self-proclaimed Sporadic Cook the time had come…

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IS WHITE PAINT BEST

IS WHITE PAINT BEST

Is White Paint Best For Interior Design? White paint is best for interiors in my design opinion.
It’s just paint….an easy change…
Whenever I hear someone say “if you don’t like it…It’s only paint and an easy fix” I cringe. This is the most often touted cliché I have ever heard.

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LOW COST STAGING TIPS

LOW COST STAGING TIPS

LOW COST STAGING TIPS Staging is a must in today’s real estate market. Think of your property as the product and staging as the packaging. The cost of staging can vary widely depending on the stager, the available budget, the property, and the buyer expectations of the…

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beach design living room

BEACH DESIGN LIVING ROOM

I am so excited to share this Cozy Beach Family Room Free Design Inspiration Board with you.  Warmer weather has arrived and is inducing us all with the longing for beaches, sand, and sun. Whether you are fortunate  enough to live on the beach or just want to recreate that sophisticated and  relaxing

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COLOR AND PATTERN DESIGN

COLOR AND PATTERN DESIGN

How to design with color and pattern in the home can be challenging.  Putting together colors and patterns within your decorating color scheme can feel scary, intimidating, and overwhelming. You do not have to let it make you feel this way… If you have a design plan and…

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