Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Why I Love This Room

This room is perfection to me. From the rug to the couch and pillows, it's one of my favorite looks on Pinterest at the moment. Styled and designed by Amber Lewis (Amber Interiors), it's full of inspiration and not impossible to emulate on a modest budget. Here's what you can take away for your own space:
1. Rug - the colors are gorgeous, the size is perfect (not too big, not too small). Remember, your furniture should all be able to sit on the rug or atleast the front two feet of all of it, just to keep it looking balanced and part of a grouping.
2. Texture. I'll say it again, sheepskin throws are a huge boost to any room because not only are they comfortable and pretty, but they add so much style and texture to a space. From the sheepskin to the wood stools to the plant, the space has so much texture which makes it interesting and beautiful to look at.
3. One large piece of art. I am a huge fan of a gallery wall, but I'm also really loving one big statement piece lately, especially above a couch. It would not cost a lot of money to frame a large poster or wallpaper segment or just develop a photo in a poster size. There are so many options and the bigger the better!
4. The plant. Greenery works wonders in a space, especially when it's really tall to balance out a room. The fiddle leaf fig is everywhere but it's not especially easy to keep alive. For those with a black thumb like me, it's safer to go with a snake plant or a palm tree. Either way, put it in a cute pot or a basket and watch a space come alive.
5. Pillows. They can make your space or break it. Good ones like these will cost you. Keep your eye out for nuggets of gold at HomeGoods or TJ Maxx. I've scored many pillows that are very affordable and look like they are boho chic without the huge price tag. There's no easier way to bring life to a space by changing up the pillows. Keep your patterns mixed and matched by having the scale be varied. Of course, check out Nate Berkus at Target as he can do no wrong.

Of course we don't all have bright white spaces with gorgeous light streaming in, but there's always little touches that can be done & make a big impact. Happy Decorating friends!

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