Creating a Welcoming Space For Your Fall Guests
Interior Design Tips from Chermanda Frazier {Podcast Rewind}
As the founder of The Legendary Look Interiors, Chermanda Frazier has a keen eye for design and a passion for creating inviting spaces. In our interview, she shared some practical and budget-friendly tips for elevating your home, with a particular focus on preparing for guests and the holiday season.
1. The Perfect Guest Room Tray
Chermanda emphasizes the importance of making guests feel welcome. She suggests creating a thoughtful tray for guest bedrooms, which can be assembled for around $60. Here's how to recreate her design:
- Start with an acrylic tray, which can be found for about $12.
- Include essential toiletries: Collect sample-sized items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and face masks. Pro tip: Save unused samples from dental visits.
- Add two new towels. Chermanda recommends using kitchen towels as they're more durable and wash well, especially when dealing with makeup stains.
- Place a jar with face wipes and Q-tips for added convenience.
- Include a seasonal hand soap for the bathroom to add a special touch.
2. Fresh Flowers on a Budget
To add life and color to any room, Chermanda suggests buying fresh seasonal flowers weekly. She notes that you can create beautiful arrangements for just $10 if you have your own vases. Her go-to place for unique and beautiful flowers? Market Street.
3. Seasonal Decor
Chermanda started her design journey with seasonal front porch designs. She recommends:
- Updating wreaths for the front door with each season.
- Refreshing outdoor pillows and doormats to reflect the current season.
- Consider professional holiday decor services to create a truly spectacular display.
4. The Power of Small Details
Chermanda emphasizes that small, thoughtful touches make a space feel special. Whether it's a seasonal soap in the guest bathroom or a carefully curated tray in the bedroom, these details show care and consideration for your guests.
5. Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
As both a busy professional and a mom, Chermanda understands the need for spaces to be both beautiful and practical. Her tips focus on creating areas that are visually appealing without sacrificing functionality.
6. Affordable Luxury
A key takeaway from Chermanda's advice is that you don't need to break the bank to create a welcoming, stylish space. By being creative with resources (like repurposing dental samples) and knowing where to invest (like in durable kitchen towels for guest use), you can achieve a high-end look on a budget.
By following these tips from Chermanda Frazier, you can elevate your home's interior design, creating spaces that are both beautiful and welcoming to guests. Whether you're preparing for the holiday season or simply want to refresh your home, these practical ideas offer a great starting point for any aspiring home decorator.
Enjoy!
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