6 Expert Hacks Our Interior DesignersPosted by Theonly1 on October 25th, 2018 When it comes to home design, we love a good mood board, and we’re all for collecting inspirational images on Pinterest, but nothing can replace the ease of working with an interior designer when you want to see a room come together fast (and on a budget!) Here’s why: our designers have access to the best pricing–thanks to Laurel & Wolf’s longstanding relationships with all the best retailers and wholesalers–and they have years of experience in creating spaces that are deeply personal to their clients. With this in mind, we asked a few of our favourite designers if they would be willing to spill their best design secrets; the hacks they use time and again when they want to do a quick room makeover. Focus on a Focal Wall
Interior designer Lori Evans suggests honing in on one or two areas in your space. Love colour? Paint one wall your favourite colour and let everything pop! Love texture? Create a statement wall with some appeal. “Wood strips from your local home improvement store, wallpaper with some texture and fake brick panelling can enhance your room and make everything look richer,” she said. Consider New Coffee Table Accessories“Pick a great tray that is a different material than the table and fill it with a succulent, coffee table book, and decorative items,” said Rebekah Correll, an interior designer from Charlotte, North Carolina. “Use different heights and textures to give a layered look.”
Slipcovers and Pillows are Your FriendsYour red floral sofa may be too busy for the room and might be throwing everything into disarray. So, Lori suggests opting for a neutral slipcover and injecting personality with fun, colourful pillows. “Pick up on the wall colour, the rug or even the artwork,” she said. “Mix patterns and go crazy! My formula is typically a pattern, a solid and a geometric. Keep the colourways somewhat cohesive and you’re in business.” Create a Professional-Looking Gallery WallRebekah suggests incorporating your art, family photos, and hanging plates and other cute knick-knacks from around the house. “This is a super easy, inexpensive way to fill up a wall,” she added.
Buy a New (And Probably Larger) RugOne major design mistake is buying a rug that’s too small for your space. Lori said your carpet should go underneath the furniture pieces, at least the front legs. “If it’s floating out in the middle, it’s making the room look smaller and choppy,” she said. “You can ground the space with a nice, new, big rug.” Lori’s favourites: a Seagrass woven look or soft, patterned rug. Shop Your HomeGwendolyn Gibbish, a Los Angeles-based interior designer, believes it’s important to take stock of what you already own before making a fresh start. “Take a second look at pieces you might have hidden away in a closet or rearrange pieces from other rooms in a new space to make them feel different and updated,” she said. Like it? Share it! |