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Dixon has a realistic approach
to updating and decorating
for her clients
and for herself.
She has a realistic approach to
updating and decorating for her
clients and for herself. “When
you move into a house, you can’t
afford to do everything,” she says.
Accordingly, she made backsplash,
lighting, and appliance upgrades
to give her own kitchen a stylish
boost, but largely left pricey
features like the layout, counters,
flooring, and cabinetry alone.
Similarly, she understands that
a homeowner can’t do everything in
the house at once. “It’s still a work
in progress,” she says of her home,
noting that the kids’ bedrooms and
bathrooms have yet to be touched.
She brings the same sensible
approach to choosing furnishings
and explains the surprising origins
of her impeccable living room: a
chair brought from the Dorchester
house, a pair of chairs bought for
$70 on a local Facebook “Sell Your
Stuff” page, a Crate & Barrel coffee
table on clearance, and a handsome
rug from Wayfair, an online retailer
known for its low prices.
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