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in the adjoining dining room. “We were
thoughtful of the budget when putting
this room together,” mentions Kate. “I often
recommend my clients spend a little more on
a few key pieces that will make a large visual
impact on the space.”
When asked about the predominately
neutral color scheme, Kate again brings us
back to the aspirations of sophistication and
elegance, noting the use of bright and rich
accent hues, and the use of mixed metals as
a means to that end. Says Kate, “The various
shades of blue found in the artwork, pillows,
and accents, bring the space to life and add
personality and flair.” She credits the abstract
blue floral art piece, displayed in the living
area, as being the inspiration behind the
accents used throughout the home. 
When designing for an open concept
home, Kate stresses the importance
of cohesion. By means of the accent
pieces, she suggests employing diverse,
reoccurring tones, patterns, and textures
throughout the space to create, a polished
and pulled-together look. Though she’s all
for epitomizing creativity and her clientele’s
personality via her work, she suggests
approaching any home renovation with a
practical mindset, “The thing about designing
a room with a neutral backdrop of creams
and greys, is that it allows you to easily
change up the accents if you grow tired or
want to switch things up throughout the year
or seasonally.”