1 Never Block a Window
Occasionally you have to! For example, in a bedroom that can't otherwise fit your bed. Designer Orlando Soria (@mrorlandosoria) has a smart trick: "I tend to like a spindle headboard so light can still travel through." He framed these windows with velvet shades that feel like an extension of the bed.
2 Everything Should Be Symmetrical
Holy trapezoid! "We chose to vault the ceiling, and that created a dramatic angle," says interior designer Shannon Eddings (@shannoneddingsinteriors) of this sitting room. To emphasize the unusual shape, she went with a wallpaper that's more like a mural. The mismatched chairs, end tables, and lamps add to the asymmetrical look and somehow bring cohesion.
3 Trim Should Be White
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