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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're asking for a decorator but you don't want to pay a decorator. Sorry. That's just not really fair. I'd take up the free consultants on their advice. [/quote]

I think what OP means is that she can't afford a traditional decorator, the ones who take a commission on everything they provide. I can't afford those either.

But there are people who will work on an hourly basis, offering suggestions for paint colors, fabrics, arrangement of furniture, art, etc. I have one, but not in DC area.

I found mine by asking around. A friend has a beautifully decorated house, so she gave me the name of her by-the-hour decorator, who is great. My friend used this person to purchase furniture and fabrics as well as for hourly consultations. I met with this woman and she said I could use her as much or as little as I liked. She will decorate with Ikea or at whatever level above that I want.

There are people like this, OP. You must search for them. And read the magazines, look in the library for decorating books. I have a stack on my bedside table. I read through them and photocopy anything I like. I have a huge file filled with ideas. Once you find a decorator, you will have ideas and photos to show her.

I buy furniture at antique stores/thrift shops/yard sales/auctions, etc. I'm thrifty but I want a beautiful house. There are lots of decorating blogs that are full of photos. I don't like Houzz too much because it's mostly submitted by decorators/architects, but not a lot by real-world people. I love Country Living magazine because my style is low-key casual and I love repurposing antiques, mixing them with modern stuff.

Using a traditional decorator is NOT the only option, OP. Gather ideas, ask around and you will find someone to help you.

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