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6 rooms. Expert sizing formulas. The exact checklist interior stylist Alexandra Mitchell uses with every client — before buying a single thing.
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Alexandra Mitchell
Interior Stylist · AFM Decor
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6 Rooms. Every Detail Covered.
This isn't a generic list of tips you've seen before. It's the exact room-by-room checklist Alexandra uses with interior design clients — adapted for real budgets and real apartments.
Living Room
- Sofa sizing formula for any room dimension
- Rug anchoring rules (the #1 mistake people make)
- Coffee table height & clearance guide
- Lighting layers: ambient, task, accent
- Alexandra's top 3 Amazon sofa picks under $800
Bedroom
- Bedding layers that look expensive (not just cozy)
- Nightstand height relative to mattress
- Mirror placement for a bigger-feeling room
- Lighting: why overhead is always wrong
- The $150 bedding upgrade that changes everything
Dining Room
- Table sizing for 4, 6, and 8 people
- Round vs rectangular: which to choose
- Chair height & seat depth guide
- Pendant light drop height formula
- Best dining chairs under $200 per set
Home Office
- Desk ergonomics: height, monitor distance
- Lighting setup that reduces eye strain
- Cable management without spending $100
- The "focus zone" layout principle
- Best desk lamps under $60 (tested)
Entryway
- First impression styling on any budget
- Console table sizing for narrow entries
- Mirror + hook combo that works every time
- Shoe storage that doesn't look like shoe storage
- Best entryway benches under $150
Bathroom
- Spa-feel upgrades under $50 total
- Towel display that looks intentional
- Vanity tray styling formula
- The candle + plant combo that always works
- Best bathroom accessories under $50
Hi, I'm Alexandra Mitchell
I'm an interior stylist and the founder of AFM Decor. I built this site because I was tired of home decor advice that assumed you had an unlimited budget and a professional contractor on speed dial.
This free room decorating checklist is the same framework I use with every client before we buy a single thing. It's not about trends — it's about getting the fundamentals right so every purchase you make actually works in your space.
I've tested hundreds of products, made plenty of expensive mistakes, and distilled everything into guides that save you time, money, and the frustration of buying the wrong thing.
What Readers Are Saying
Real feedback from people who used the checklist to decorate their homes.
“I used the living room section before buying anything for my new apartment. Saved me from making a $600 sofa mistake. The rug sizing tip alone was worth it.”
Sarah M.
Brooklyn, NY
“Alexandra's bedroom checklist is the reason my room finally looks like a real adult bedroom. The bedding layering tip is so simple but I never would have figured it out.”
Priya K.
Austin, TX
“I've downloaded a lot of "free checklists" that were just ads. This one is actually useful. The home office section helped me set up my WFH space properly.”
Jess T.
Chicago, IL
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