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Stacked wood lends a casual feeling to the elegant yet comfortable room. By keeping the room “a bit eclectic,” she says, Kinkade was able to achieve this balance. “I love mixing new with old, vintage with modern, high end with low end,” she says. “I do not like anything too predictable, so I tend to use a lot of mismatched furniture.” This approach makes the space look like it has been developed over time, like the pieces were chosen at different times through the years. For example, the oar propped against the wall was an antique find, the driftwood piece on the coffee table looks like a found object, and the painting over the fireplace was a lucky HomeSense score.
Master the layered look. The key to layering artwork is using framed pieces in a variety of sizes, with some of each orientation (landscape and portrait). Hang or lean the largest pieces on the wall first, then prop up the smaller pieces in front, alternating portrait with landscape. If a small frame looks lost, try propping it up on a stack of books. Add interest by interspersing a few tactile objects like pottery, small plants and sculpture. And don’t worry about having every inch of every piece of art visible — hidden elements are part of the charm of the layered look.
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THINGS THAT AKE A BIG IMPACT ON THE WARMTH OF A ROOM: BEAMS, ANTIQUED FINISHES, SLIPCOVERS, LOTSA PILLOWS, PRINTS, BOOKS, TRADITIONAL FABRIC/ PRINTS: GINGHAM/ STRIPES, NEEDLE WORK/ KNITTING, THROWS, EXTREME TEXTURE
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