1. White Walls Make a Room Look Larger
2. Use Same Color Wood Tones in a Room
3. Vintage Pieces Should be Left As-Is
4. You Can't Go Wrong with a Mirror Over the Mantle
5. The bed Should Not be Placed in Front of the Window
But wait....there's more.....
7. Fake Trees and Florals Are TackyThis rule was probably started by nursery owners. And who could blame them? The quality of today's silk greenery and florals is outstanding. Oftentimes, you have to actually touch them to see if they're real. If you have a green thumb and prefer live plants, that's great, but most of us can't or don't have the time to keep them alive and looking good. Silk is the way to go. But DO invest in the BEST silk you can afford. It makes a huge difference.
8. Paint FirstThe reality: Paint Last. You can go to Sherwin Williams and buy paint in every color of the spectrum. You can even have paint mixed into any color imaginable. But try finding a rug or an upholstered chair or artwork that ALL compliment the wall color you chose first! Get the idea? A much better plan is to choose fabrics, rugs and upholstery first....THEN chose the paint colors.
9. The Sofa is the Most Important Piece In the Living RoomIt IS true that, traditionally, a family/living room has a sofa...but there's no reason why you have to have one, especially if an alternate seating arrangement works best for your family and the way you live. Instead of a sofa/loveseat/chair combination, try an arrangement of all chairs. If a different arrangement works best for you, DO IT. You will be much happier with the way the room functions for you!
10. Place furniture against the wall.I know that we, in general, are ALL about wanting more space, but this rule is almost never appropriate unless you don't have a choice. Especially in the living or family room, furniture should be arranged in conversation vignettes. Sometimes, more floor space is not as important as intimate, cozy, warm and inviting areas for relaxing and conversation.
Which rule have YOU struggled with? I'd love to hear from you. Write a comment or
Till next time,
Alba
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