In your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your
"predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined
spaces (or entire rooms, in some cases) are those that you know you
need, you know exactly how you'll use them, and you know what type of
furnishings you need for them. In your bedroom, for instance, you know
you'll need a bed and something that stores clothing, such as a
dresser. In your living room, you'll need some sort of seating, such
as a sofa.
Free spaces don't fall neatly into place as predetermined spaces do.
In fact, some free spaces come about almost by accident. Let's say
you've just moved into an apartment, you've set up all your
furnishings, and you realize you have a little more space than you
thought or that you could shift your belongings a bit and end up with
open areas that could be put to use. These areas can also be as
compact as a corner of a room or even an unused closet or as large as
an entire room.
A wonderful way to get the most out of a "free area" is to dedicate it
to a favorite interest or hobby. Some popular hobbies that could
benefit from such a space include these:...

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