Where does it make sense to splurge on decorative items?

It's so particular to each project, but I advise my clients to splurge on the one-of-a-kind piece they will treasure forever

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What is the quickest way to personalize a space?

Invest in a presentation of family photographs, current or vintage. Spend time at a studio or a printer altering the photos by cropping them or enlarging them or changing the tonality and then compile them into  a coordinate group

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Do you have a design trick?

A large rug always makes a space look bigger because it forces the eye to the perimeter of the room. I also use mirrors or clusters of mirrors to reflect light. A large piece of art such as a landscape on the wall can draw the eye and change the perspective.

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Who is your ideal client?

A person who has a particular point of view or who wants to complete the project on a specific timetable with a starting point and goal. It doesn't matter if you are uncertain of your style: part of the fun is figuring that out.

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Do you have a favorite materials?

I like to layer textiles such as leather, silk and linen within a room. I do the same thing with furniture by mixing wood, glass, metal and stone within a space.