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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lara Sargent

How to tastefully theme a room without going overboard – 8 expert tips you need to know

How to theme a room tastefully.

So you’ve fallen in love with a coastal, romantic or English country cottage look. But how to tastefully theme a room without getting too literal?

Because let’s face it, there's just a small step from vintage charm to stuffy museum mood if you overload a space with too many heavy antiques. Likewise, a romantic bedroom can easily tip into naff, lovey-dovey boudoir with the wrong color and too much cutesy print. If you’re considering picking out a theme for one or two rooms, read on.

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