Buyers’
remorse can strike at the heart of many; you make a purchase, large or small,
and then doubt begins to creep in, and you’re not sure of your choice. Loving what you choose to showcase in your
home, whether in the grand pieces or the tiny details, can be helped along with
a little mindset adjusting.
First,
make it personal. Sure, something
displayed in your friend’s home looked great at the time. But your attempt to mimic it has left you
feeling less than thrilled. Perhaps that
could be because you do not have a connection to that design item or overall
style. When you select décor - from
paint colors to furniture to accessories - that have a story behind them for
you and your family, that connection adds to your enjoyment.
Additionally,
find the right blend for you between timeless and trendy. The latest-and-greatest can be very fitting
when you will be assured of your selection.
What you want to avoid is running out and buying a trend-setting piece
and then, even just months down the line, stewing in that “what was I
thinking?” feeling. Determine where your
comfort level falls on the pendulum between classic things that will work
seemingly forever and new styles steaming up runways and galleries the world
over . . . for today. Stick to shopping
in that feel-good range.
Lastly,
just make it work for your space. Doctor
it up. Mix it in with a current
collection of yours. Change the room
it’s in. Make it a focal point to give
it purpose. Let it blend into the
background but yet not go wasted. Once
you’ve committed to a purchase, or you simply cannot or will not return it, use
it to the max to get the most bang for your buck.
