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How to Organize The Bathroom Counter & Tub Surround

Organizing

I’m part of the Amazon affiliate program and may receive a commission for items purchased from this post.  Organizing makeup, hair products, and other beauty products is easier than you may think. I’ll show you how I got mine under control and set myself up to create successful new morning and evening routines. It’s been over 5 years now that I’ve…
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The first step to take when decorating a room is also the easiest one to skip. Filling out this simple free worksheet will give you the perfect foundation to creating a room you love to live in.

The First Step to Decorating – Do You Skip It?

DIY & Crafts

Welcome to the new Polished Habitat Decorating Method series! Today we’re going over the important first and most important step when decorating. Too many people skip right over this one and end up in rooms that are pretty, but still don’t feel right. I’ve had some great conversations with readers lately that spurred a new monthly series that will take…
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Decluttering Tips for Home - Start with a List

Decluttering Tips That Really Work

Organizing

While I’m convinced my personality is FAR from minimalist, I’ve also learned that there is power in decluttering and organizing the spaces around you. I’ve talked before about how much easier my mornings have been since I removed all the unnecessary items from the cabinets under the bathroom sink.  That same positive feeling happens each time I declutter a new…
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How to update a rental kitchen without making permanent changes

Decorating Solutions When You Can’t Make Permanent Changes

DIY & Crafts

Decorating can be a challenge to anyone, but when you’re in a rental or dorm and can’t make permanent changes to the space, things get even harder. But that doesn’t mean you should just be content with bland surroundings that don’t show off your personality! Or maybe you are stuck and scared to make the wrong decision in your decor….
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Entryway with gray door and vintage seating

Style, Security, and Smart Home Tech with the Schlage Sense

DIY & Crafts· Organizing

  When I stayed at a friend’s house in November, I was crazy-impressed with her exterior door locks. Yes, I know, it was a strange takeaway, but they were that great! She had the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt™ system, which is a keyless electronic lock. I had considered keyless locks for our house in the past, but living with them…
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How to Organize Gift Wrapping Supplies – Christmas Edition

How to Organize Gift Wrapping Supplies – Christmas Edition

Organizing

 Gift wrap storage can be a struggle. We’ve kept wrapping supplies a variety of ways, but could never easily find what we were looking for. Until now! I’ve heard that some people have full gift-wrapping rooms in their homes. While I could understand thinking that is ridiculous, I find it a bit dreamy! Just the thought of all that pretty organization…
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Sherwin Williams Web Gray wall & ceiling in a dining room, with West Elm Mid-Century Expandable Table & black Eames Chairs

Modern Glam meets Mid-Century Christmas Dining Room

DIY & Crafts· Space Reveals

Our new dining room decor mixes my modern glam style with some more casual mid-century furniture to create a room that is welcoming for all ages! This post is a great two-for-the-price of one. I get to show you how our dining room makeover turned out AND how I decorated the brand new space for Christmas! To recap for any…
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Welcome!

In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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