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When I had NO MONEY for new art, I went to the garage and experimented. I came up with a super simple tutorial you can customize to fit any style. I went for a chic black and gold look and love it!

Easy DIY Wall Art Project

5 Tips for Creating Christmas Vignettes

5 Tips for Creating Gorgeous Christmas Vignettes

DIY Coat Rack Tutorial & Entryway Organization Products

Navy walk-in closet with white shelves and purse storage

DIY Master Closet Before & After

Thrift store basket transformed. Paint and chunky weight yarn give this old basket a fresh new look.

DIY Modern Magazine Basket – Thrift Store Makeover #swapitlikeitshot

A variety of concert posters collected over the years turned into a grand gallery wall when paired with matching frames. Click for the full room tour!

The Office is DONE {Before & After}

Curtains Can Be Spray Painted Too {DIY Black & White Striped Curtains}

How to Make a Custom Message Board {Easy & Inexpensive DIY}

How to Add Fabric or Wallpaper to your Bookcase

This week's Low Budget, High Style lesson is embarrassing. I reveal my biggest design mistakes and talk about I made them. Hopefully you'll learn from me so you don't waste money like I did!

My Worst Design Decisions: Secrets of Low Budget, High Style Lesson #3

Week #1 in the Low Budget, High Style series is all about revamping items to make them work in your current style. Everything from lighting and accessories to furniture can be updated in unique ways to achieve the look you want without sacrificing your retirement account!

REVAMP: Secrets of Low Budget, High Style – Lesson #1

Bleak to Chic Lamp Makeover {Decorating on the Cheap}

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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.

Need to reach Melissa?
Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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