What are some qualities of a well-furnished home?

Even though I am not an expert over the years I have received several compliments on my homes. The main things I look for in decorating for myself are comfortable and adequate seating, not to congest the area of any room, keep the colors bright but not gaudy The window treatments, whatever style, should afford light and privacy...if you live far enough from the street or neighbors ..you may or may not need to cover completely. Keep things coordinated and reflecting your own individual tastes or collections. With your furniture...good wood is timeless but there is no need to pay a fortune. There is no need to complete your entire house in a short period of time. You are hopefully going to live with these items for quite a while...so choose carefully. One of our houses the kitchen hutch,table and chairs and dining set all came from one of those stores that sells unfinished furniture...quality oak with them refinishing it. Choose which rooms you would like to possible put harwood floors....our were installed when we built 10 years ago, kitchen and all, and not a scratch or scuff or dent. Also...ceiling moulding goes a long way to add style. I enjoy decorating a home. I try to pick 4 colors with an accent color. One room may be predominately green with gold accents...another pale gold and green wiith cranberry accents This way the entire house just "flows"... I did throw in a Coca-Cola bathroom ....BE YOURSELF....you have to enjoy your surroundings!