14 top designers tips for about decorating
Top designers reveal the basics of crafting a stylish home.
1. EDIT, EDIT, EDIT
2. REMEMBER THE RULE OF THREES
Kazuko Hoshino of Studio William Hefner employs one of writing's most famous rules in her design: Arranging decorative pieces like candles, vases, table plants or flowers in groups of threes.
3. CHANGE YOUR COFFEE TABLE DECOR REGULARLY
When it comes to styling coffee tables, try Meredith Baer's formula: Start with something large in the middle, like a floral arrangement in an interesting pot, or a huge bowl filled with a collection. Then, build out from that with stacks of art books, candles, sculptures or pottery.
4. COLOR COORDINATE
When creating a tablescape, Ron Wendt starts by choosing a linen. Then, he uses flowers or candles in a deeper or lighter hue to give the table a bold, completed look.
5. CHOOSE NEUTRAL UPHOLSTERY
When Lili Hart buys upholstery, she always selects a neutral shade, then uses pillows and throws to add color and pattern to the room. Change them out according to the seasons–just like you would with your clothes.
6. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CEILING
For an extra layer of style and unexpected dose of glam, Jeff Andrews suggests adding wallpaper to the ceiling.
7. DON'T FOLLOW OTHERS
"If your neighbors are doing it, you probably shouldn't," says designer Summer Thornton. "You can use plenty of traditional pieces as the core, but always intentionally do something that throws it off just a bit!"
8. LAYER UP
For a layered look that combines fun and function, Jennifer Wagner Schmidt of JWS Interiors and ELEVATE Design Collective adds a chunky knit throw or a soft Moroccan wedding blanket to a sofa or chair.
9. HANG CURTAINS HIGH
To elongate visual ceiling height the way stilettos seem to add inches to a leg, Elaine Griffin hangs curtains as close to the ceiling line as she can get them.
10. KEEP CURTAINS SIMPLE
Rather than buying draperies in patterns, designs or florals–which date a room very quickly–Randal Weeks of Aidan Gray Home buys two colors and changes them out seasonally.
11. REMEMBER THAT NEWER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER
Thomas Jayne chooses vintage carpets–which offer more interesting texture and a wider range of nuanced colors–over new ones.
12. START COLLECTING NOW
If Achille Salvagni has any say, the ideal collection references different eras and styles. "The best interiors are a reflection of where you have come from and a signifier where you want to go," he says.
13. MASTER THE ART OF THE MIX
An antique, a piece of modern art, and an unexpected touch of whimsy pull any room together, according to Sarah Vaile of Sarah Whit Interior Design.
14. FIND BALANCE
Don't mistake eclectic style for "anything goes." Joybird recommends putting a cap on the number of contrasting styles in each room to avoid a cluttered feeling.
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