As a jumping off point I say 3. If you feel that you are eveloping and learning about your style then you have a good jumping off point to let it evolve and create over time. Maybe put that fruit basket on the DR table to help 'disperse' the matchy-matchiness of it. Heck - when I started decorating I would have bought a package deal in a heartbeat. I guess for some people we need to have 'something' in the beginning to get a handle or grasp on who we are when it comes to decorating and then we learn and begin to feel comfortable w/ our decisions and waiting w/ 'nothing there' until we know that just the right thing has come along. And then there are those folks who really like decorating but prefer 'a package deal' for whatever reason.n Nothing wrong w/ those folks either - I just ask that they really think and put thought into getting a package that speaks to them.

Hello. I know I'm coming to your kitchen party late, but your kitchen is very close to what I am thinking of installing. Maybe you can answer a few questions? I have almost settled on the Cambria Buckingham, but I am worried it will make the kitchen too dark. I am having cabinets made, the stain will be very similar to the cabinets you installed. My floor is a white/off white porcelain tile (existing). I don't have can lights, only pendants over the islad, sitchen sink and light from west facing windows. I would love to know how you feel about your backsplash a many years later? I am thinking of using a plain subway tile, but worried it is too plain for the gorgeous Cambria. Thanks for any help you can throw my way!

Do you have any art that you already own and really love? I would do a grouping of photos. Maybe a symmetrical grouping of 4 or 6, 16x20 size. I wouldn't go too small or with too many. There are also many gallery inspiration photos online. I like the idea of children art and I'm also one that likes family photos and doesn't have an issue with them in public spaces. (Some think they need to be kept in the hall or a bedroom.) I would get some posterboard, trace and cut out some different size art, use painters tape on the back and move it around to get a visual. Looking again, I see you mentioned pictures could be a problem bumping and you may be right. You could do something vinyl, there's endless wall words and phrases you could use. That personally wouldn't be my pick but it's an option. Another option might be a large round or oval clock if you don't already have one.

You've got some really great stuff here, especially what look to be carved doors in the dining room. If you want to go boho, I think you need a bolder rug and something that commands the wall better than that piece in the living room. If you do nothing else though, please center and straighten the tapestry.