Design Rules

*Buy a bigger rug than you think!

*Layer textures

*Always have a focal point

*Play with Scale

*Don’t ignore Symmetry

*Buy what you love

*Mix metals and woods.

*Use multiple light sources at different heights in the room.

*Pull furniture away from the walls… try floating furniture!

*Add an unexpected element…

*Include furniture from different periods, like an antique paired with modern.

*Vary the height of your furnishings.

*Don’t forget the ceiling! Paint it! Wallpaper it! Add art to it!

*Measure, Measure, Measure.

*Take your time.

*Trust your gut instinct.

*Do not follow trends.

*Use trays to corral smaller items into something cohesive.

*Consider traffic flow or walking paths in your space, including behind dining chairs.

*Have a jumping off point for your color palette, like a rug or a piece of art.

*Create consistency throughout the home, with a color flow or design story.

*Include nature: Plants, flowers, shells, wood, leather, wool…