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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:24 – Rule 1 – Measure & Plan Before You Buy Anything
02:52 – Rule 2 – Nail Scale & Proportion
04:43 – Rule 3 – Prioritise Function & Flow
06:38 – Rule 4 – Design in Three Dimensions (Not Just the Floor)
08:03 – Rule 5 – Light in Layers
09:27 – Rule 6 – Use Contrast Intentionally
11:07 – Rule 7 – Create Cohesion & A “Red Thread”
12:30 – Rule 8 – Give Every Room A Focal Point (and Little Moments)
13:35 – Rule 9 – Curate The Details & Decorate With What You Love
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TOP 10 INTERIOR DESIGN + HOME DECOR TRENDS FOR 2026
Interior designer: Kristen McGowan

Going over the top 10 interior design and home decor trends for 2026! What’s in style this year for 2026 and what’s out of style for 2026! I am going over everything from kitchen trends, bathroom trends, decor trends, paint trends, color of the year trends, furniture trends and more! I hope this gives you some inspiration for your home this year! Let me know below what you’re looking forward to this year! Enjoy! #homedecor #interiordesign #2026

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Tapered candle stick holders (set of 3): https://go.magik.ly/ml/299vr/
Charcoal Weathered vase: https://amzlink.to/az0dyoud2O8xS
Lamp (in my background): https://amzlink.to/az0CDRDj2KHCT
Wall art print (in my background): https://go.magik.ly/ml/24j2f/
Cherry Blossoms (in my background): https://amzlink.to/az00P12afn3JC

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– CATCH UP ON PREVIOUS VIDEOS –

DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/BPreKm7qMzs?si=2nPW2uHO5AlLYHSc

DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER (UNDER $500): https://youtu.be/3UPFCsa–Hg?si=4ZyqkTvzvnawxCFx

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE + HOUSE HUNTING JOURNEY: https://youtu.be/hXBCr_c_5YY?si=pkxZU1k4LDUbhvn1

NEW EMPTY HOUSE TOUR: https://youtu.be/bbmeqGRfE_s?si=sKTbIzT15I7W8NqL

REFINISHING OUR HARDWOOD FLOORS: https://youtu.be/Mdwxn8IOulo?si=XIZjwh0jOJs2WQf7

MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOME + DECORATE WITH ME: https://youtu.be/rDZhBI7-RAo?si=wakFYqmiv1eo3Jra

EXTREME HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/X-A_xwvseBo?si=sG9zednNEIH5fRrS

EXTREME SUNROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/4s9IufrG4iA?si=VZXMrp0nVQtN-yDr

NEW HOME GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/9o83Ms6Miwo?si=F4jCqL5EApfMvyK9

OUR FINISHED LAKE HOUSE TOUR: https://youtu.be/gXiepP_fFzs?si=PS-Y-9pr6SHvxEXs

– R O O M M A K E O V E R S –

FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/O0Zs2aq35-E

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/TRlDDwLAYrY

BACHELORS APARTMENT MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/wr9cz3F2eho?si=Ooqy4wyOeBh90ijQ

MY GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/-ug8r0pO9m0

NEW BREAKFAST NOOK MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/0H9oi-yLDS8

DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/BkUDxvhVVpw

BATHROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/81hJHT-u_Uo

DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/GmZxKPCuRyQ

SMALL BATHROOM (POWDER ROOM MAKEOVER): https://youtu.be/3bbGZj9qGdM

– F O L L O W M E –
Kristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College

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