Annie Downing Interiors/ Photo byLindsay Brown

Ever wish you had the design-savvy eye of an interior designer?

Well, youre in luck.

We cant grant youallthe know-how of a professional, but we can give you an insider’s take.

what interior designers notice about a room

Annie Downing Interiors/ Photo byLindsay Brown

Read on for their thoughts, then look at your own spaces with fresh, interior designer-like eyes.

Does your art look ridiculously small on your otherwise undecorated wall?

Interior designers are sure to noticeoff-balance scaleand (chances are) so are your savviest of design-fanatic guests.

what interior designers notice in a room

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Wall art thats not grouped tightly enough together or simply too small for the wall.

It allows you to feel relaxed and calm in a space.

Want more design inspiration?

Living room with soft blue art piece.

Chelius House of Design

Fiore, Urdang Bodie, and Downing all agree.Art provides color, authenticity, and mood, Fiore says.

What tone are you aiming for?

Serene, bold, or energetic, perhaps?

what interior designers notice in a room

Melissa + Miller Interiors/Nathan Schroder Photography

Dont get caught up in the idea that art needs to come with an eye-popping price tag either.

Beyond how a room looks, Downing is quick to also notice the scents of a space.

Invest in sculpture-like light fixtures that catch your attention so that a piece can double as functional artwork.