Bryan Mundo's Home Trends

BRYAN MUNDO

THE ART OF SLOW DECORATING Some homeowners are turning to a new, more intentional method of decorating called slow decorating. Instead of moving in and filling the entire home with new, mass produced pieces purchased on a whim, slow decorating refers to a more sustainable and purposeful way of decorating a home. Done over time, slow decorating not only uses pieces that will stay in a home for a longer period but it also focuses on quality over quantity, antiques and purchasing or upcycling pieces that are timeless and not trendy. To incorporate slow decorating into your home, start with the big pieces of furniture you will need. A high quality, neutral, well-built statement piece like a couch or dining room table will be an investment rather than a quick purchase. From there, and over time as you live in the space, add in antiques, upcycled pieces and other items that you will actually use and love. A room or home decorated this way will not necessarily look like it's from a magazine, but will instead be a sustainable space that focuses on the practical and purposeful. It's not to say you can't add a trendy blanket or lamp here and there, but the overall intention of slow decorating is to include items that will stay in the space long-term. It also allows you

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