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[quote=Anonymous]I've been told by many people that our home is warm, comfortable and welcoming.

- It's clean, but not too clean.  It's lived in. My kids can make messes.  They have chores, but I'm not going to turn into the cleanliness police.  That means there is usually a pile of shoes and backpacks (during the school week).

- Warm lighting and paint colors.  Nothing is garishly colorful, nor all white, beige, or gray.

- I have a few family photos, but nothing embarrassing, and nothing oversized.  There is not a wall of baby pictures, or awkward year photos on display.  I use my personal office space for those photos.

- My kids have more leeway in their rooms.  Again, they are cleaned regularly, but it's their personal space.  It's not a magazine spread, or decorated to my taste per se.  If they want a poster on the wall -- go for it.  Right now my 17 year old has art his girlfriend made for him.  A bit gag worthy, but it's his space.

Home should be a place to really relax and unwind.  [/quote]

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