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And when it comes to filling your space, buy only what you like. “It’s not about being trendy. … It’s what feels good to you,” she says. “It’s really important their energy is infused in their space. They need to look at it and say, Oh, my god, I love this. ” MA X I M I Z E F UNC T I ONA L I T Y It’s vital the items in your house are useful. “Your home should really be set up to serve you and the lifestyle that you live or want to live,” Troyer says. She offers a few examples. Say you’re excited about your new 6 a.m. yoga class but you keep losing your mat. Add a holder by the door you exit so you always know where it’s at. The same principle works for keys. Try putting a dish by the door that you can drop them in. Troyer tried this with her boyfriend, but one dish wasn’t enough since he’s on the move. Instead, she has four bowls throughout the house, and now he knows his keys are always in one of them. A DD BA L ANC E In spots that are shared, like an owners’ bedroom, each person should have equal space. “Bedrooms are really important for balance,” Troyer says. “It’s extremely important that you have equal amounts of room on the side of the bed.” When she works on client bedrooms, she can tell a partner is dominant if they have more room on their side of the bed. Balance things out with matching nightstands and lamps on each side of the bed for each partner.

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