I have a very dear friend that I met 10 years ago when I first arrived in Dallas. For years, I’ve told her that, if she let me, I could make a big difference by simply rearranging her furniture, art and accessories in her family room. But, although the reasons have always been valid, the answer has always been no. Until last month! You can imagine how excited I was.
The goal: To spruce up and refresh the room using the existing furnishings and a limited budget for essential items that would give the biggest impact.
The execution:
- First, we added an area rug. I’ve said it a million times,…they make a huge difference in how a room looks and feels.
- The furniture was rearranged and placed around the perimeter of the area rug, creating a warmer, more cozy conversation area.
- New art was added…a great way to bring a big change to the decor.
- New throw pillows.
Other than that, it was just a matter of proper placement.
The room looks great, and although you can’t really tell from the pictures, it feels larger too. The rug makes it feel warmer and more comfortable. Best of all, my friend loves it.
Another example that…its not what you have the matters… it’s how you place everything that makes the biggest difference!
Hope I’ve inspired,
Alba
