Did you know that, in the year 2012 alone, Americans shelled out as much as 163.44 billion dollars on furniture, and it costs more than $3,000 to furnish a typical U.S. living room? These figures often discourage would-be home designers. A staggering number of Americans do not realize that home design can be high class and trendy, without breaking the bank. How can homeowners get the best of both worlds?

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One of the most common, and costly, mistakes that home designers make is tearing down walls. Knocking down walls is decidedly permanent, and it can easily result in a lot of costs (including the cost of rewiring or redistributing cables, plumbing, and insulation). The right furnishings, appliances, and decorations make modestly sized rooms ap