Totally get where you’re coming from—decision fatigue is real. I always suggest narrowing down to two or three options per category, then living with samples at home for a few days. Did you ever try leaving tiles around the house to see how they felt in different lights? Sometimes that changes everything.
Honestly, I hear you on the decision fatigue—it’s wild how many tiny choices you have to make. Here’s what worked for me:
- Narrowed it down to two tile options, max. Any more and my brain just shut down.
- Left samples in different rooms for a few days. Morning light vs. evening light made a huge difference.
- Didn’t always go with the “safe” choice. Sometimes the bolder one just felt right after living with it.
It’s a lot, but you’ll get through it. Trust your gut when you’re stuck—sometimes overthinking just makes it harder.
Didn’t always go with the “safe” choice. Sometimes the bolder one just felt right after living with it.
That’s actually something I struggled with a lot—kept second-guessing every “bold” pick, worried I’d regret it later. But you’re right, after a few days, some of those choices just start to feel like they belong. I did the same thing with paint colors, left swatches up for a week and realized the one I thought was too much actually worked best once I got used to it.
Decision fatigue is real. I underestimated how exhausting it would be to pick out every single detail, from doorknobs to grout color. Honestly, I found it helped to set a timer for decisions—if I couldn’t make up my mind in 15 minutes, I’d just go with my gut and move on. Otherwise, you can spiral forever.
It’s a lot of hassle, but seeing the place come together exactly how you want is pretty satisfying. Just wish someone warned me about how many types of light switches exist...
Funny you mention light switches—I spent an hour in the hardware store just staring at all the options, trying to figure out if I really needed a dimmer in every room. I agree, decision fatigue is no joke. Sometimes I wonder if the “safe” choices are just easier because there’s less to second-guess, but then again, the bold ones end up being the things I like most. It’s weird how your eye adjusts and what felt risky at first just becomes part of the space.
Honestly, I’ve been there—agonizing over hardware store aisles, wondering if I’m overthinking every little detail. In my experience, the “safe” choices do make things easier in the moment, but they rarely stand out once you’re living in the space. I’ve found that a few bold decisions—like a statement light fixture or an unexpected paint color—end up being the things guests notice and I appreciate most. Decision fatigue is real, but sometimes it’s worth pushing through for those unique touches. That said, not every room needs a dimmer... unless you really love mood lighting everywhere.
