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On today’s Murphy Home Feature, I’m sharing our main living area! I think the main living area was the most important space when we were designing our dream home, because we wanted it to feel warm, inviting, and to serve as a space where people wanted to spend time.

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Murphy Home Feature: Main Living Areas

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Now that we’ve lived here a year, I’m taking the time to share the different spaces of our house! With the newest addition to our family, I thought it was only fitting that I would share details on our nursery first!

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Our Dream Home Nursery

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Is custom furniture worth the cost? It is definitely an investment, but worth it to have something special and unique inside your home.

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Why Custom Furniture is Worth the Cost

Custom Furniture: Sofa Table

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When designing a home, I like to think about how we can add more architectural interest! Interior wall treatments are without a doubt one of the best ways to accomplish this.

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6 Interior Wall Treatments to Consider for your Home

Interior Wall Treatments

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Oh, the entryway! This one space sets the tone for your entire house because it’s the first thing anyone sees when they walk into your home. The “first impression” if you will. And there are definitely things to consider when deciding on an entryway design with decorations and furnishings to help give off the best […]

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Entryway Design Tips: Function and Aesthetic

Maria Murphy Entryway Design

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Vintage rugs have surged in popularity recently due to their texture and character. They can give any house a more lived-in and homey feel

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Decorating with Vintage Rugs

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When choosing your side tables, of course, it’s super easy to just go and buy a matching set from a furniture store to fill a space, but I highly recommend thinking a little more outside of the box and finding unique side tables. I think the most interesting spaces are created by mixing and matching […]

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Unique Side Tables: Decoration and Function

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When designing your home, there are so many factors to consider, and lighting design is one that a lot of people don’t immediately think about.

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The Importance of Home Lighting Design

The Importance of Home Lighting Design

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Whether real or fake, incorporating these plant decor ideas into your home can be such a great way to bring life into the space!

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Plant Decor Ideas: 5 Great Ways

Plant Decor Ideas

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Where’s a good place to start when it comes to purchasing that art? Today, I’m talking about the best ways to source artwork for home decor.

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5 Ways to Source Artwork for Home Decor

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I'm just your average boy mom with an eye for design. Over the year's I've worn many professional hats, from creative director to interior designer & stylist, but the heart of what I do has always been the same. My mission is to help other women feel confident in their style & fall in love with their life & home.

My name is Maria

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