I’ve had an interest in interior design for as long as I can remember. As an adolescent, I frequently spent my allowance or Christmas money on a new comforter or new decor for my room, and in high school I got my fix by poring over the pages of Domino magazine, tearing out pages that were extra inspiring. Along the way, I’ve picked up a lot of tips and tricks for making a house into a home. Now that I have my own home, I’ve learned even more. As I work to finish that pesky last 5% in many of...