Designing a Space That Reflects You BY JULIE FELBER
Too often houses look exactly the same — the same kitchens, same flooring, same fixtures. We can thank trendy decorating styles for this. If you’re like me, you want to add a unique flair to your home so it will stand out, but you might not have an idea of how or where to start. The good news is, it’s not as hard as you think. An effective strategy is starting with something that is special to you and designing around that piece. For example, your great grandmother’s wood chest might be collecting dust in the attic, but it would be a great start to redesigning your space. Or there might be special art that you fell in love with and had to buy, or a statement furniture piece you discovered on a shopping adventure. Whatever the piece may be, make it your central point and design from it by choosing a complementary color palette, style and additional pieces. Take the chest for example. It may need to be stripped and re-stained or painted, and repurposed into a coffee table. You could hang your favorite art piece above your sofa, and pick out throw pillows,
rugs and curtains, drawing from color hues on the canvas. A statement furniture piece could be a thrifted find, a rescue from the curb or a high-end piece found at your favorite shop. Statement furniture can be incorporated practically anywhere in your home, catching your eye the moment you step into the room. Your unique pieces will become conversation starters. Fragments of history and memories shared with others make a house a home, and we are often reminded of them through cherished pieces of furniture, art and decor. Your home should showcase your unique perspective. When we honor a unique piece in our home design, we make our personal style stand out.
Julie Felber and her husband, Blake, work at Felber Home Furnishings and Decor in Woodstock, bringing their love of design (and strong coffee!) to their daily work space.
TOWNELAKER | July 2021
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