Most people cannot afford to decorate their entire house all at once. Use the list below to which of your rooms take priority. Is the bedroom a top contender? Is the powder room something that can wait? Go through this list, room by room, and indicate whether it’s a high, medium or low priority.

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getting started HighMediumLow Living room Dining room furniture Great room Family room/den Kitchen manufacturers Master bedroom Master bathroom Powder room Child’s room Guest room Solarium Home office Other
Now, on a separate piece of paper—one for each room—make a list of the activities that will take placein the room. If a particular room will get lots of use, consider a relaxed, curl-up-in-comfort style. If, onthe other hand, there will be a minimum of activity, think of the room as a showplace for entertaining family and friends in high style.

Where is your favorite place to relax?

Once you’ve determined your favorite place to unwind, allow for plenty of comfortable seating there. Here are some ideas to get you started. Use the blank lines to check off those items you want to include on your shopping list.______ Living room

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Start with a sofa and a pair of chairs______ Dining room

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Upholstered host/hostess chairs add comfort______ Family room or great room

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Consider a recliner______ Bedroom

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Achaise provides put-your-feet-up comfort ______ Other ___________________________ 2