Home Trends’ Editor-in-Chief Marc Atiyolil
helps us decide which rules to break when
designing our homes.
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Photo by Design Manifest,
www.designmanifest.com
RULE: YOU CAN’T MIX AND
MATCH PATTERNS IN THE
SAME ROOM.
HOW TO BREAK IT? Good design mixes colors, textures and
patterns together. To successfully integrate various patterns in
a space, you must vary the scale of the pattern. In this beautiful
bedroom designed by Design Manifest, the bedding’s large scale
pattern complements the sham pillows’ small scale print.
Designed by MHouse Inc.
www.mhouseinc.com
Photo by Stephani Buchman
www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com
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RULE: NEVER PLACE SHELVING IN
FRONT OF A WINDOW.
HOW TO BREAK IT? The sheer beauty of these symmetrical windows
is undoubtedly what makes this design concept a success. When
designer Shirley Meisels was faced with creating a functional kitchen
in a space that is occupied by three large scale windows, she installed
floating shelves that add storage without blocking the view.
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Photo by Tobi Fairley, www.tobifairley.com
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RULE: NEVER PAINT YOUR
ANTIQUES!
HOW TO BREAK IT? Antiques vary in condition and worth. It
is important that you understand the worth of your antique in
its current condition prior to painting it. With that being said, an
antique sitting in your attic collecting dust is much better served
as an accent piece in your home. We particularly love this
space by Tobi Fairley with its colorful, painted furniture pieces.