Around 12th grade I discovered I was made for design… Spacial, fashion Interior it all scratched my itch. During a decade and a half of self discovery I also found if you give me a rule i'm prone to bend it, not every teacher in art school appreciated that tendency. What I have learned is, its best to have a general grasp on the rule before you break it!
So when it comes to decorating my space I take that exact philosophy to heart. I like to skim the "Trends" ( Most hated word) and incorporate whats fresh, and warp or utterly ignore the rest. I do find as a designer you do need to be in the know as people will assume you do and ask anyway.
So when it comes to decorating my space I take that exact philosophy to heart. I like to skim the "Trends" ( Most hated word) and incorporate whats fresh, and warp or utterly ignore the rest. I do find as a designer you do need to be in the know as people will assume you do and ask anyway.
I generally grab everything I love like it's going out of style. So to keep my eye focused I create a virtual mood board of pieces I like and force myself to stay on task. Basically you need to decide what your style is and stick to that theme. Now to keep it fresh add a bold statement piece; Focal wall, ornate fire place, custom piece or a show of color. These Items can be changed seasonally at a fraction of the cost of redoing your entire space.
My favorite plays this season are
- Greige as a cool fresh neutral this hybrid of cool grey and warm beige is clean muted but far from boring.
- Ethnic pieces and textures, a regular staple for most artsy types.
- Blush accents and copper finishes.
- Geometric patterns, think accent walls, area rugs or pillows
Play with and bend pieces to reflect your personality and stay away from items that appear too matchy or commercial. Adding in the unexpected will help you take your home up a notch from those days of coordinating Ikea bedroom sets in your first apartment. Overall design should be fun, balanced and inviting in whatever way feels natural to you.
Taking calculated risks with pieces you love and supporting them with a more muted piece will keep things from becoming too busy. Don't be afraid of color as long as you balance it out with a less vocal piece your room won't scream at you when you walk in. Making small focal changes and building on that until you have the feel you want is key.