12 DECORATING MISTAKES THAT DATE YOUR HOME (AND HOW TO FIX THEM)

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The word "outdated" is a scary term in the interior decorating world.

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TILE COUNTER TOPS

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The ideal solution for updating tile countertops is to remove them and then install a new countertop.

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POPCORN CEILINGS

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The ideal fix is to remove the popcorn and then refinish the drywall.

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WALLPAPER BORDERS

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If you still like paper borders, try painting a pattern on your walls like the cherry blossom stencil I did in my hallway.

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12 DECORATING MISTAKES THAT DATE YOUR HOME (AND HOW TO FIX THEM)

The word "outdated" is a scary term in the interior decorating world.

TILE COUNTER TOPS

The ideal solution for updating tile countertops is to remove them and then install a new countertop.

The fix

POPCORN CEILINGS

The ideal fix is to remove the popcorn and then refinish the drywall.

The fix

WALLPAPER BORDERS

If you still like paper borders, try painting a pattern on your walls like the cherry blossom stencil I did in my hallway.

The fix

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