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.
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.
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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.
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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?
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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.