Curate your home like a pro.
Ever wondered what their secret is?
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Incorporate Statement Lighting
Most designers take a boob-light be gone approach to decorating.
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We love to play with light," saysDarrell Gardner, director of product development at CORT Furniture.
“An oversized pendant lamp or a vintage chandelier can transform a room from bland to extravagant!
However, its not just aboutoverhead lighting, adds designerVicki Zagrodnik.
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Combining modern and historical design elements keeps a house from feeling overly formulaic.
Remember, you dont need a huge budget to find vintage or one-of-a-kind pieces.
Add Functional Yet Stylish Storage
Even the most maximalist designer homes lack clutter.
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Thats because designers know how to incorporate functional yetstylish storage.
“All storage piecesfrom woven baskets to decorative storage ottomans to custom-built-insmust be both functional and visually stunning.
Want your sofa or accent chair to look like a designer styled it?
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Dont buy multiples of the same pillowopt for variety instead.
Remember: more is more here.
They usually have a generous collection ofdifferent glassware, according to Faith.
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My kitchen cabinets are filled with glassware from all over the world,” she says.
“I love my collection of kitchen glasses and dishes.
“Interior designers also tend to display their collectibles from their travel and shopping journeys in their home.
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An interior designer’s home is like a museum,” she says.
“We always have at least one piece of artwork that tells a story or sparks conversation.
It could be a painting, a sculpture, or even a quirky piece of folk art.
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An interior designer’s home will always have books,” Gardner says.
More of a binge-watcher than a reader?
Its easy to find stylish books at thrift stores and garage sales.
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Sometimes, local libraries even have seasonal book sales.
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