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" Designer Lilly Bunn in the Manhattan living room she designed for a young client. 1. What to Buy &amp;quot;Buy only what you love. The things you yearn for, that were a stretch to buy, that you saved for, become a lasting part of your story.&amp;quot; \u2014Alessandra Branca 2. Collect, Collect, Collect &amp;quot;Start collecting now. Go to galleries, art shows, antiques shops, and flea markets. When you travel, pick up a watercolor or drawing or some interesting object. Collections give a place depth and history. They represent your adventures, your passions, and how it all ties together.&amp;quot; \u2014Sara Story 3. Let the Pros Help &amp;quot;Know when to call in an expert. Certain jobs require a pro, and hanging wallpaper is one of them. Please don&amp;#039;t try it yourself! You might think it&amp;#039;s easy, but it will never, ever look like that picture you clipped from a magazine.&amp;quot; \u2014Betsy Burnham 4. Furniture That Will Grow With You &amp;quot;Look for pieces that are versatile. Maybe you fall in love with a desk, but you don&amp;#039;t have an office in your starter home. Use it as a dining table for now and know that you can take it with you to your next apartment or house.&amp;quot; \u2014Suysel Cunningham and Anne Foster 5. Go Bold &amp;quot;Even if you have small rooms, don&amp;#039;t be afraid of bold, vibrant colors. A shock of color makes your home interesting and also allows you time to find art for your walls. Unless you&amp;#039;re a modernist, an empty room without art feels cold. So use wallpaper or paint to make a room welcoming.&amp;quot; \u2014Nancy Boszhardt See more: The Ultimate Apartment for a 20-Something Room-by-Room Organizing Tips 8 Ways to Decorate With Stripes "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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