Getting the furniture together for this years Street of Dreams has been challenging for the team I’m working with. I’ve heard from other designers that they have the same woes each time they do it. You need to find things that are in stock and available to take off the floor. MOST stores like to use neutrals on their bigger pieces in their showrooms. This has made procurement for our house a bit…bland. What to do?? EMBRACE the neutrals. Use texture, pattern and sparkle to make your neutrals not be boring, but be something to be proud of.
The other thing this does is allow you to be an art collector! Your room can really gain personality with the addition of art pieces and with the way you mix those art pieces up. Be a little unpredictable and bold. Marry modern and modern masters. Picture a study of florals in abstracts and traditionals that all have the same colors and intensity. Feature your kids art right next to the professional stuff. If you love it and follow some basics decorating principles, you can make it fantastic!
