193 // In home decorating, which comes first - functionality or style?

Which comes first: functionality or aesthetics? "My entryway isn't functional...or cute. There are shoes everywhere and it looks so uninviting. I'd like to give it a facelift, but what things should I consider?" This was the question posed by listener, Julie, who wanted to refresh her space and wondered what things to consider so she could make the best choices for her entryway. In today's episode we're talking about how to assess the PURPOSE of the room - what she wants her room to do for her, as well as how it is currently underperforming before choosing items that are her design style. Learning the steps in the home decorating process is an important part of Home Design 101 where I teach you: 1. How to identify the purpose of the room 2. How to identify your individual design aesthetic or design style 3. How to create a cohesive color palette 4. How to understand the importance of scale and size 5. How to create a mood board so you see how the items mingle before purchasing 6. How to know where (and when) to spend your budget wisely while making BIG dramatic changes in your home 7. How to style like a pro And SO MUCH MORE!! Register for Home Design 101: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101 // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group Home Design 101: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101 Happy styling! xo, dani