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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lara Winter

I love to make big design decisions but I hate to spend money when I don't have to – these are my spend-savvy decorating secrets

Rustic kitchen with open shelving.

Home decorator Lara Winter is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on revamping a 200 year old cottage to make it right for modern family life. See the rest of her articles here.

Maybe it’s the German in me, but I love transforming a space while spending as little as humanly possible. Give me a bargain and a DIY project, and I’m happy. Over the years, I’ve learned that you don’t need deep pockets to create a home that feels warm, personal and stylish. You just need a few tricks, a bit of creativity and the occasional can of Zinsser primer.

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