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Inexpensive Summer Decor for the Kitchen

Summer Home Tour

House Tour· Space Reveals

Happy Memorial Day! I always consider this weekend the start of summer, even though technically we’ve got a few weeks of spring left.  It’s definitely close enough that I was ready for a little summer spruce up around the house. I’m participating in a summer tour hop today, so if you are visiting from Blue i Style, welcome! And at the…
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Bathroom Under Sink Organization 2nd Side

Under Sink Organizing in 5 Easy Steps {Bathroom Side 2}

Organizing

Last week, I talked about how well the bathroom organization under my sink was working after a year of use. I also mentioned that I hadn’t conquered keeping the bathroom counter clear from everything yet. Well, I may have figured out the solution! I’ve been intending to tackle my husband’s side of the bathroom for awhile now. It always taunted…
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Modern Ceiling Fans – Stylish Fans DO Exist!

DIY & Crafts

As much as I’d like a gorgeous chandelier in our bedroom and a bold light fixture in the living room, there is no way we could give up our fans. Since I love the challenge of mixing function and style, I was determined to find a more modern ceiling fan for our bedroom that actually looked as good as it felt…
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Organizing a coffee bar on the counter let you start your day without frustration. Everything you need is easy to grab while you are still half-asleep. I love that acrylic tray!

5 Easy Organizing Projects That Stood The Test of Time

Organizing

Organizing projects take a lot of abuse on the internet, frequently being called “unrealistic”. Sometimes I agree, like when items are just decluttered and lined up on a shelf with no clear system. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, when the system is SO complicated there is no chance the family can follow along. As I’ve worked my…
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Modern Glam Bedroom

DIY & Crafts· Most Popular· Space Reveals

After dreaming, scheming, and then implementing over the last 5 weeks, our master bedroom decorating project is DONE! We went from a messy, generic space to a bold, but relaxing bedroom that has personality in spades. I’m going to TRY to keep the talking to a minimum because I know on reveal days we all want to see the photos….
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Glam Master Bedroom by Polished Habitat

One Week to Go – Master Bedroom Update {ORC Week #5}

DIY & Crafts

Oh dear, we are quickly running out of days to finish our bedroom makeover. In good news, I’m LOVING the parts that have come together. In bad news, we only have 5 days until I need to be taking photos. Oh, and I’ll be out of town 2.5 of those days. YIKES!!! If you’re a first time visitor, welcome to the…
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The Crazy Feature Wall! {ORC Week #4}

DIY & Crafts

Just two weeks left in the master bedroom makeover, and now we have a wall! Well, technically we’ve always had a wall in the bedroom. It would be kinda weird if we didn’t. But the wall we had before was boring. Now it’s got life! If you’re a first time visitor, welcome to the madness! You can get all caught…
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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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