If you want your home to feel more intentional this year, you do *not* need to buy trendier things. Having a beautiful and carefully designed home is about making a few smarter, foundational choices. 1️⃣ Size matters. Undersized rugs and too-narrow curtains instantly make a room feel like a first apartment. Going bigger (even when it feels bigger than you neeeed) creates that grounded, intentional look designers rely on. I finally got a 22’ long rug for my living room this year, and these pleated curtains on this 7’ wide window can actually close! 2️⃣ Materials matter so much, and you can’t usually get the good stuff on Amazon without careful searching. Natural fibers, real wood, stone, linen, wool—these bring warmth and depth that no trendy, cheaper, big box finish can fake. Plus they hold up and even look better over time! 3️⃣ Mix sources. The most interesting homes don’t come from one store. Blending old with new, vintage with retail, and high with low is what gives a space character and that lived-in, collected feel. None of this requires a total overhaul. It’s about editing, upgrading the right pieces, and letting your home feel layered instead of rushed. If you feel inspired to make changes to your home in 2026, start here! LTKHome