This new feature is such fun. As with last month, we picked out a few of your questions from IG stories to answer here on the blog, and we’ll add some to Instagram as well — stay tuned for more “Ask the Designer” next month!
Sure! Ceiling heights and scale of the light will come into play. It’s best to have any lighting that someone will walk underneath a minimum of 7’ above the floor (there are some additional rules for very height ceilings). Some of our favorites pictured below!
-Vanessa
You can definitely add darker pieces to an already airy space. We always like a pop of darkness in a room to offer contrast and a place for your eye to go. Creamy white walls, light drapery, and layering in texture and pattern through with colors will help balance the palette and create an inviting space.
-Erica
For narrow staircases, avoid artwork that could get bumped and fall. Play up the texture and subtle details and incorporate wall moulding details, like a chair rail with wainscoting and an integrated handrail. Add a wool stair runner to wood stairs. You can also add shallow depth sconces (4” to 6″ overall projection) at the base and the top of the staircase to create more interest and drama.
– Joanna
YES!!! Velvet—love. Brown—love!
-Vanessa
Some quick fixes to warm up the cool tones of a home would be to swap out light fixtures to a warm brass metal. Incorporate some warm wood furniture pieces and create softness by layering accessories such as vintage rugs, textured and warm toned pillows, throws and artwork. Bring in more ambient lighting with table and floor lamps and change bulbs to 2700k for a warmer glow. (Learn more about color temps in our recent post on the topic.)
-Joanna
We love the use of frame TVs! This allows for the space to become very versatile. It looks beautiful when not in use and becomes a finished piece. If space allows, we will also add a picture light to give the look of real artwork. Frame TVs also offer the ability to display your own family photos, which is such a treat!
-Emma
We think it makes such an impact to do so.
-Vanessa
Mix! Representing a variety of eras can work beautifully as long as you consider the overall effect as you add color, texture and pattern.
-Joanna
There are many combinations to consider from a variety of patterns, scale, color and texture. If all the rugs are patterned, it can be overwhelming. Try incorporating a vintage patterned rug with a coordinating textural/solid rug, like a sisal or a wool loop pile with a subtle pattern. A traditional rug can balance nicely with something abstract. A rug with a large scale pattern can work well with a small scale, or subtle pattern. It’s all about finding the right mix to create interest and balance!
-Joanna
We love to combine a mixture of patterns when it comes to pillows, bedding, and other aspects of the home.
Try to offer a variety in the space. You can start with a small pattern, a large scale pattern, and a solid texture in between to break it up. Keep a color theme in mind.
Here is an example of a navy theme pillow scheme. A small scale patterened lumbar pillow, a dark solid euro pillow behind, and large scale stripe bedding.
-Susie
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