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Feb 12
32m 29s

Top 5 Mistakes in Space Planning

Alice Lane
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Are you making common space planning mistakes that are holding your home back? In this episode of Dear Alice, we break down the top 5 space planning mistakes in interior design and how to avoid them when designing or renovating your home. We cover why vantage points matter the moment you walk into a room, explain how pushing furniture against the walls can ... Show More
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