S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N
10. Exposed Beams, White
Porcelain, and Upcycled Lighting.
For vintage farmhouse style, add exposed wooden
beams on the ceiling and white shiplap paneling on an
interior wall. For decor, fill a vintage china hutch with
gracious white stoneware pitchers and consider adding
an upcycled chandelier over a wooden plank table. A full
pitcher of freshly picked flowers as a table centerpiece is
always welcoming for friends and family.
6. Curate Candles.
Aside from making your home smell
delightful, candles can also be incorporated
as decorative elements throughout your
space. Cluster a few together for dramatic
effect or integrate one into a small display.
When lit, candles create a warm and inviting
intimacy that sets a mood in a room.
11. TAKE THE FLOOR
“Choose wide and long planks to reduce the number of
seams on your wood floor — this creates a cleaner visual line
and improves the flow of the space.” — Mary Hull, owner of
Hull Forest Products, hullforest.com
7. SHOW OFF YOUR CHARACTER
“Your home is your haven and sanctuary, and also the place
where you entertain. Your decor should express your lifestyle
and personality. My team enjoys helping clients find what suits
them best.” — Karen Rhoda, owner of Fabric Gallery of Rhode
Island, fabricgalleryri.com
8. Play with Patterns.
Paint is a powerful design tool, but if you’re unable to
change the walls, try removable peel and stick wallpaper
– it gives any space a designer look without the longterm
commitment.
12. Join Generations.
When shopping at flea markets, mix older finds with newer
pieces for a more contemporary look.
9. STAY TRUE TO YOUR COLORS
“Always select the paint color for your walls last to ensure that
it is cohesive with everything that already exists in the room,
such as lighting, fabrics and furnishings!”
— Janelle Photopoulos, owner and principal designer at Blakely
Interior Design, blakelyinteriordesign.com
13. Add Antiques. Seek the unique and pick out pieces with history
for your home. Whether it’s a statement piece like a buffet or console, or
smaller collectibles like dishware, don’t be afraid to incorporate old items in a
new way into your space without feeling like they are dated.
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