344 // 6 Things Making Your Home Look Dated (And How to Fix Them)

Is your home starting to feel a little tired, stuck, or even… cheap? You’re not alone—and the good news is, it’s not about needing a full renovation or designer budget. It’s often just a few outdated elements holding you back from the cozy, stylish home you really want.

In this episode, we’re diving into six common decorating choices that could be unintentionally aging your space—and how to fix each one with simple, budget-friendly updates that work for real life.

Whether you’re staring at matching furniture sets you’ve had for decades, struggling to part with your beloved word art signs, or wondering why your home doesn’t feel “pulled together,” this episode will give you clear, actionable ideas to help you move forward—without the overwhelm.

You’ll learn:

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  What decorating choices make your home look outdated (without you realizing it)

  
  


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  The simple swaps that instantly refresh a tired space

  
  


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  Budget-friendly fixes you can do in a weekend

  
  


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  How to blend timeless style with your personality and what you already own

  
  

 Mentioned in the Episode:

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  Outdated window treatments

  
  


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  Matchy-matchy furniture sets

  
  


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  Builder-grade lighting

  
  


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  Over-accessorizing

  
  


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  Old paint 

  
  


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  Tired trends

  
  

This episode is for you if:

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  You’re a woman who is ready to love your home again

  
  


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  You’ve made decorating decisions over time but it still doesn’t “feel right”

  
  


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  You want a cohesive, cozy home—without wasting money on the wrong stuff

  
  


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  You feel stuck but you’re ready to take the next small step forward

  
  

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Happy styling!

dani 

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