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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Pip Rich

You Would Never Guess This Whimsical Oregon Cottage Was Once A Cold, Characterless Home Built In 2010

Neutral living room with off-white sofas around a stone fireplace.

Interior designer and Homes & Gardens contributing editor Molly Kidd has a unique way of kicking off each project. Before any fabric samples come out – before even a visual moodboard is started – the former florist creates a posy of flowers, which helps set the tone, mood, and aesthetic direction in a way that makes perfect sense to her.

‘Each bouquet is more than decoration; it becomes the emotional anchor of the home to come,’ Molly says. ‘Living and expressive, it captures the spirit of the space before a single decision is made, quietly setting the direction for the color palette, mood, and aesthetic that will guide every choice that follows.’

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