If you have read it once you have
probably read it a thousand times!!
I don’t know about you all, but when I look at an image of a well decorated room I study the image.
What I am looking for are the DETAILS!
DETAILS will make an ordinary room become a well designed room.
(DETAIL: the Greek Key trim at the bottom of the drape)
With the onset of Pinterest we all have a plethora of images to study.
What
I do first is skim the images by color and feel. If those two elements
are appealing to me I will then stop and scan the image closely and look
at all the details.
(DETAIL: mitered stripe on top of ottoman)
I don’t have to necessarily love the room, or style for my own home. If it is designed well it is worth stopping to study.
I
am looking for textures, placement of furniture, or elements that are
special, like subtle details in the millwork, or upholstery.
(DETAIL: Contrast cord welting in blue.)
There are so many layers in a room, and to orchestrate a well appointed room all the details must be addressed.
(DETAIL: Simple Greek Key applique on the sofa pleat)
DON’T FORGET………
Next time you see a room you love, STOP and study all of the details, make note of what you love in the room.
By
doing this you will start training your eye to see a room differently. You will see more than what is obvious, and apparent to anyone who glances at the
room.
.Keep a running list of the DETAILS that you seem to be attracted too.
This technique will help you when it comes to decorating, or planning your next redesign.
I have learned, over the years that I am attracted to
contrast, and love elements that are outlined.
I am drawn to contrast cord welting on furniture, borders on a drapery, or even a border on flooring, or mouldings on a wall.
What Design DETAIL do you seem to love whenever you see it in a room?
If you would like to see more of the DETAILS that I am attracted too, go to my Pinterest board.......
