3 tips from local interior designer Lauren Murphy to make your Thanksgiving celebration festive + cozy – Bham Now

Author Nathan Watson - November 18, 2020November 18, 2020Making your home warm and inviting isnt hardespecially with these tips from Lauren Murphy. Photo via Lauren Murphy Realtor LAH Real Estate on Facebook

Whether youre staying home and self-quarantiningor having family and friends over, thesetips will make your home feel festive through the season and beyond.We turned to Lauren Murphy, local interior designer and agent at LAH Real Estate, to learn more.

Based right here in Birmingham, Lauren Murphy can do it all. As an interior designer and realtor at LAH Real Estate, Lauren is dedicated to finding her clients the perfect houseand then using her passion for interior design to bring their vision to life.

Lauren grew up in Alabama, graduating with a degree in Interior Design from The University of Alabama and obtaining a masters in Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. Afterwards, she moved to Birmingham, where she lives with her husband and two precious puppies.

When we wanted to learn more about sprucing up our homes this Thanksgiving, we knew where to turnthe experts at LAH Real Estate.

Tidying up around your home may seem like a no-brainer, but it truly makes a huge difference. Whether its finally getting to that pile of laundry or dusting in places you normally pass over, little steps like that can make your home seem even more open and inviting.

Whether youre having people over or trying to sell your home, decluttering is a MUST! Storing away any personal items and tidying up around the home makes a huge difference when you have guests.

Now that your home is nice and tidy, its time to add some visual flair:

Personally, I like all my big furniture pieces and staples to be neutral tones. Then, I use accent pieces with color to mix things up. That way, you can change your statement pieces if you need to without replacing all of your furniture.

One of the best ways to make your home feel natural and alive is by addingyou guessed itplant life! You can find eye-catching greenery at places like Botanica, Shoppe and even Trader Joes. P.S. Trader Joes has small white pumpkins that make excellent centerpieces.

Plants arent the only way to make your home warm and inviting. Candles and diffusers are an easy way to add a welcoming scent to your homethe trick is finding the scent that works for you.

Pro tip: Shy away from overpowering scents like cinnamonfind a fresh, subtle scent. You can even make your own at several local hand-poured candle companies in Birmingham.

P.S. use fresh Eucalyptus from Trader Joes in the shower. When the hot shower steam gets going it lets off a nice aroma. Always a plus to make guests feel like they are staying in a luxuriousBed & Breakfast!

Whether youre looking to spruce up your home for the holidays, or hoping to get your home ready to sell, the experts at LAH Real Estate know all the tips and tricks to turn your house into a home!

Reach out to the team at your local branch to get started:

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