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Kitchen Organization – How To Creating Functional Zones

Polished Habitat Team

Kitchen organizing is something I’m passionate about because when the kitchen is neat and organized, we cook at home more often. Nicole realized that a big key to her kitchen organization was creating functional zones. She’s here to show us how it works! If you are anything like me, I am always looking for ways to make my home more…
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Bear Pillows & Colorful Mountain Art in a Little Boys Camping Room

Camping Theme Room – A Boy’s Room Makeover

DIY & Crafts

Products in this post from Minted were all selected by me, but provided by Minted in exchange for adding their affiliate links to the post. We adore every one of them in person! You know how one thing always leads to another? My mom and I were in Dallas at IKEA back in May and found the CUTEST play tent…
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Selecting Furniture for A Small Space

DIY & Crafts

The process of buying furniture can be stressful for anyone – you’re spending a chunk of money, trying to create a stylish home you love, and ideally are making a puchase that you’ll use for many years to come. The challenge is amplified when you have space limitations. Your selection may be limited and each piece plays a larger role…
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How To Make Your House Smell Good {Three Fast Fixes}

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There’s not much better than walking into a home that smells fresh, clean, and welcoming. I always fear that our house will smell like dog (sorry, Maddie). As you’ll see in the photos, I already tested out two of Lana’s tips for making your home smell good. I just came in from getting the mail and was pleasantly surprised with…
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storage bench used as coffee table

Beautiful Storage Solutions for Small Spaces and Rentals

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Struggling with storage in a space space? Kathy has some great ideas! Hello Polished Habitat friends!  After such a busy summer, it’s so great to be back in the swing of things and with you for another renter-friendly post. Rentals are notorious for having small closets, cabinets, and sometimes minimal square footage.  Finding a home for all of your belongings…
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How to Style a Floating Shelf | 5 Simple Tips to Create the Perfect “Shelfie”!

DIY & Crafts

Sometimes a well-styled vignette can happen by accident, while other times it takes a bit more planning up front. Looking to display a few family photos, some precious collectibles, vintage trinkets or a special piece of art? Well, hanging a floating wall shelf might be the perfect solution, especially for a small wall or nook! I am thrilled to be back here sharing more…
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Oversized Art: A Quick, Cheap, DIY Way to Fill Big Walls!

DIY & Crafts· Polished Habitat Team

  Hello Polished Habitat Friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve been here to chat with you all and I’m happy to be back today! I’ve got a fun little DIY in store to show how you can pack a big punch on your walls without breaking the bank. All it took was a few thrift store frames, a can of…
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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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