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Make the mantel a focal point
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play with patterns and colors
Phil Crozier
If you have a bold personality, design your living space to reflect that. Check out In House Design Group's Reena Sotropa and don't be afraid to have more than one statement piece from her. Think wallpapered ceilings, moody wall colors, statement lighting, and trendy furniture like a green sofa.
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Create a collective look
sarah ligoria trump
Gather furniture and accessories that bring you joy, even if it means mixing design styles. Designer Caitlin Higgins invested in a few items, like a swivel chair and a classic area rug, but most of the room is filled with vintage furniture, finds and hand-me-downs.
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Make a statement using bold fixtures
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Install floor-to-ceiling shelving
tori williams
Design firm JAM made the most of every inch of the soaring ceiling, building a two-story bookshelf that doubles as an eclectic accent wall. Filled with tons of books, pottery, and art, negative space is left to highlight the standout pieces.
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Adopt a coastal design
Raquel Langworthy
To achieve a relaxed, beachy look, designer Christina Kim weaves natural materials (like light wood and rattan) and a nature-inspired color palette (bright whites, sandy beiges, muted blues). etc.).
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decorate with green
David A. Land/Otto
Persistent houseplants are an affordable way to add life to your living space. Here, designer Angie Cho decorates with a mix of small, medium, and large potted plants.
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Find accents that can also be used as art
Courtesy of Sarah Stacey Interior Design
Look for furniture and accessories that have a story to tell, whether you buy them new or find them second-hand. To add a pop of color, designer Sarah Stacey painted the built-in bookcase teal green.
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Injecting Japan Day style
Justin Chan
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Layers of lots of textures
amanda west 11
paint the walls mustard yellow
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Don't forget the fifth wall
Brittany Umbridge/OTTO
This New York City apartment by Kati Curtis Design features a tray ceiling that beautifully highlights a Sputnik globe chandelier and adds depth to the layout. Additionally, the combination of light and dark shades creates a striking 3D effect.
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Invest in a cloud-like sofa
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hang curtains high
Angela Newton Roy Photos
Hanging sheer curtains at least 6 inches higher than the top of the window frame will make the room appear larger. We love that Bungalow 10 Interiors designer Christine Harrison chose plum brown shades.
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Paint open shelves dark colors
suzanna scott
A wall of black bookshelves creates instant drama and is the perfect place to display your treasured items. Here, designer Regan Her Baker showcases books, art, and food, as well as a rotating ladder that blends seamlessly into the backdrop.
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Combine crisp white with wood accents
katie charlotte
Warm wood and fresh white create a cozy yet sophisticated combination. In this dreamy interior, designer Courtney Bishop added a wooden element (coffee table) that complements the wooden ceiling.
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mix complementary colors
justin jordan
Opposite on the color wheel, mustardy yellow shades combine beautifully with light and dark blue tones. The power of contrasting color combinations is evident in this striking space by Bethany Adams Interiors.
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Adopt warm white
Karina Skrowecchi
White interiors are timeless, but there are many shades to consider. Here, designer Jessica Nelson focuses on warm, creamy tones for a more inviting space.
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play up natural stone
Christa Tippman Photography
Add a warm, rustic feel to your living room with a large stone fireplace. Forge & Bow opts for cutouts and open shelving on both sides to store additional firewood.
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A fusion of modern and vintage
emily hart
Monique Valeris is Good Housekeeping's home design director, overseeing the brand's home décor range across print and digital. Before joining GH in 2020, she served as a digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she includes writing a monthly column, “What's in Your Cart,'' where she explores everything from design trends to home tours to lifestyle product recommendations.
Alyssa Gautieri (girlfriend) is Good Housekeeping's deputy lifestyle editor, covering all aspects of home and interior design. Before she joined GH in 2022, she created product copy for her brands such as BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries, as well as ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine, and LODGING. He has contributed to publications such as Magazine.
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