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Hi, it's Lindsey Diane from
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In this video, let's talk about accent
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furniture. If you've ever wondered what
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actually counts as accent furniture or
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how to use it without cluttering your
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room, you're not alone. Accent furniture
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is a design term that's used a lot but
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is rarely explained clearly. Is it just
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decorative? Do you need it in every
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room? And how is it different from
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statement furniture? In this video,
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we're going to talk about all of those
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things. So, let's get started with
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defining accent furniture. In simple
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terms, accent furniture refers to
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secondary furniture pieces [music] that
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add visual interest, contrast, or
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personality to a room.
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These are not main functional pieces
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like sofas or beds or dining tables.
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>> Instead, they are items that support the
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overall design. They add style, they add
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[music] texture, and they help create
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Think about accent furniture as one of
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those finishing touches that really
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brings personality to a space [music]
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and helps stop it from feeling too
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generic or cookie-cutter.
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A carved wood bench in an entryway, a
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bold side chair in a living room, or a
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sculptural console table behind a sofa
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are all examples of accent furniture.
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These pieces often introduce a new
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material, color, or shape that breaks up
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the monotony of a space
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>> without overwhelming it.
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Accent furniture can be subtle or bold,
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decorative or practical, but [music] its
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primary purpose is visual enhancement.
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It draws the eye, anchors a design
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moment, or fills [music]
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a functional gap while contributing to
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the room's aesthetic. When used
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thoughtfully, accent furniture can
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elevate even the most simple space,
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making it feel layered, styled, and
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So, now that we know what accent
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furniture is, let's talk about how to
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use it. Using accent furniture
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effectively starts with understanding
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the role it plays in a room. Accent
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furniture should complement your primary
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furniture pieces, not compete with them.
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A good rule of thumb is to use accent
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furniture [music] to introduce contrast,
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whether it's through color, texture,
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material, or shape, while still staying
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cohesive with your overall design style.
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So, here's an example. In a neutral
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living room, accent furniture can add
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warmth and personality through a leather
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ottoman, a vintage side table, or a
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painted accent chair.
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>> In a more colorful space, accent
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furniture might serve as a grounding
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element, such as a simple wood bench or
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a metal frame stool that balances
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your bolder choices. And when it comes
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to accent furniture, placement matters
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just as much as the piece [music]
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Accent furniture works best when it
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fills in between spaces.
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>> So, beside a sofa, under a window, at
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the foot of a bed, or in an empty corner
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that feels unfinished. These pieces
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often provide light functionality. So,
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think of like extra seating or extra
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surface space to decorate, or extra
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storage options. When styling accent
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furniture, keep it edited and simple. A
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single lamp, a stack of books, or a
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decorative object is usually enough. The
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goal is to let the accent furniture
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shine without cluttering it or turning
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it into visual noise.
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What's the difference between accent
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furniture and statement furniture? While
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accent furniture and [music] statement
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furniture are often used
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interchangeably, they are not the same
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thing. Accent furniture is meant to
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support the overall design, whereas
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statement furniture is is to command
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attention and can be used [music] as a
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decorative focal point on its own.
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Accent furniture tends to blend into a
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space in a harmonious way. It, [music]
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again as we said, can introduce a new
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texture, a shape, or material, but it
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doesn't overpower a room. For example, a
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woven accent chair or a slim console
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table with interesting legs would be
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considered accent furniture because it
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adds character without dominating the
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Statement furniture, on the other hand,
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is intentionally bold. Think oversized
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sculptural chairs, dramatic shaped
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coffee tables, or brightly colored
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sofas. These pieces are meant to be
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noticed immediately and often define the
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room's personality. [music]
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So, now that we know what accent
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furniture is and how it differs from
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statement [music] furniture, let's jump
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into a few tips for how to use it in
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your home. How many accent furniture
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pieces should be in a room? There's no
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strict formula for how many accent
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furniture pieces belong in a room, but
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moderation is essential. In most spaces,
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two to four pieces of accent furniture
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is more than enough to create interest
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[music] without overcrowding the room.
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The right number depends on the size of
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the space and how visually busy your
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main furniture already is.
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In a small living room, one accent chair
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and a side table might be sufficient. In
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a larger room, you might include a bench
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or a pair of accent chairs and a console
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table without it feeling excessive.
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Accent furniture should feel
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intentional, not like filler. Each piece
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should serve a separate purpose, whether
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[music] it's function, decorative, or
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both. If a room starts to feel cluttered
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or visually confusing, it's often a sign
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that there are too many pieces of accent
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furniture [music] competing for
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attention. An easy way to go about
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editing your space for accent furniture
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is to step back and look at each piece
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and ask yourself whether or not it's
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contributing to your overall design. If
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you are able to pull away one piece
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[music] and your space feels calmer and
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more cohesive, it's likely that it
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wasn't necessary at all and you can just
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Well-chosen accent furniture should
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elevate a room and not overwhelm it.
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Does every room need accent furniture?
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Not every room needs accent furniture,
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but most rooms benefit from [music] it
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in some way. Accent furniture adds depth
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and personality, which can make a space
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feel more finished and thoughtfully
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designed. That being said, the absence
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of accent furniture can work in a more
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minimalist or high-functional space
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where simplicity is the goal. In rooms
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like living areas, bedrooms, [music] or
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entryways, accent furniture often plays
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a crucial role. These are spaces where
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comfort, style, and visual interest
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matter most. A bedroom with only a bed
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and nightstand can feel flat, while
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adding a bench or an accent chair
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instantly creates dimension.
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>> However, in utility-driven spaces like
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laundry rooms and small bathrooms,
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accent furniture may not be necessary.
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In these cases, decorative accents and
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wall treatments can take its place.
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Lastly, let's talk about what to look
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for when choosing accent furniture. When
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choosing accent furniture, start with
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scale and proportion.
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>> Accent furniture should fit comfortably
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within the space without blocking
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walkways or overpowering your main
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>> A piece that's too large can feel
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intrusive, while something too small may
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look insignificant. [music]
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Then consider the material and texture.
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Accent furniture is a great opportunity
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to layer in materials that you don't
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already have. So, think about wood,
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metal, woven fibers, or upholstered
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finishes. This variety creates visual
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interest and keeps the room from feeling
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one-dimensional. Color is another
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>> Accent furniture doesn't have to be
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bold, but it should stand out slightly
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from your primary choices. This could
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mean a deeper wood tone, a contrasting
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fabric, or a subtle pattern.
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And then finally, you want to think
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>> The best accent furniture pieces can
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move from room to room over time. A
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stool that works in a living room today
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might serve as a nightstand later.
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Choosing timeless shapes and neutral
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foundations ensures that your accent
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furniture remains useful and stylish for
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That's all for this video. I hope you
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found it helpful. If you did, please
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give it a like and consider [music]
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subscribing to my channel, and don't
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forget to visit me at diannedecor.com. I
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>> I thank you so much for watching, and
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I'll see you in the next one. Bye.
