7 Pet Decorating Peeves to avoid in your home design
Sofas placed at the end of beds
Who wants their view of the world upon waking blocked by the back of a piece of furniture?
Beds placed in front of windows
This inevitably makes a room look smaller and blocks light and air flow
Window treatments that are too short
Curtains should drape gracefully slightly on the floor—with at least as much of a break as a well-tailored pair of slacks
Artwork that is hung too high
The center of a painting should be about 60” off the floor
Televisions hung above massive fireplace mantles
The angle of viewing a TV comfortably should not hurt your neck
Ceiling fans with massive light kits
Yes there are a few locations where you need a light on a fan but make it unobtrusive, otherwise your ceiling just looks lower
Overhead lights as the only light source in a room
Even lots of small recessed cans are not enough light to be healthful or flattering—lights need to be at all levels throughout a room
7 Things I Can’t Live Without in a Home
Great table lamps
I especially like the choices provided by Visual Comfort Co. with custom shades by the wonderful Elle Daniel of Sarasota
Comfortable chairs
Well actually I love all kinds of chairs new and old and would collect them if I had room!
Original artwork collected in travels or here locally
What a great way to remember a wonderful trip and support local artists
High thread count percale bed linens
Especially those by Matouk or Sferra
Antique silver and glassware
Representations of gentler times and the ultimate in recycling… as is any antique or gently used item
Contemporary martini tables
Especially those from Baker, Stanley, Caracole or Worlds-Away ….. such a fresh way to make a guest comfy with a cocktail or cup of tea next to a chair or sofa
Lots of accent pillows
An easy way to bring texture, color and comfort to any room in the home