Take Inspiration from Outdoor Furniture
Attach a rope from the arm to the ceiling as Michael Ellison did in this Nantucket house to give your living room the appearance of a swinging sofa.
Embrace Multiple Patterns
Using many bold designs in one place is fine—just find the correct mix. The designer of this home takes confidence to let things not match,for every space.
Choose Pastel Paint
Pastel paint isn't innovative, but it's a terrific method to add color if you're afraid to do too much. This Fran Keenan living room shows how it works with vibrant accessories.
Stick to a Color Palette
Get a color palette and work from there to find your style. Colors create a historic, eclectic look in Keenan's jewel-toned sitting area.
Show Off Your Special Interests
The designer saw straw animal heads in France and knew his customers, who purchased this Florida second house for their equestrian children, would adore them.
Hide Away the Ugly Bits
Some elements of a home aren't attractive, but you may enhance them by covering them or decorating over them. Suggests covering your ugly radiator with a bespoke window seat.
Decorate with Sensory Sensitivity
This living room by Studio Plow shows how plush furniture, muted hues, and soft textures can appear lovely. It wasn't created for someone with a sensory processing issue.