A group of seasoned interior design professionals were asked for their “live by” design advice and quotes. These remarkable business owners were pleased to share their favorite quotes for readers of the Decorator’s Voice. I hope you can use these tips. Please feel free to check out their sites for examples of how they utilize their advice to create beautifully decorated homes.
“Learn the rules, then throw them out the window. Your home should be a reflection of your own individual style.” Nakeya Fincher, www.divineelementsofdesign.net
“Double-duty is King in small spaces.” Ola Swarn, www.JadoreLeDecor.com
“As Little As Possible is Not a Budget.” Sari Olschewski, www.askadesignernow.com
“Don’t be afraid to mix inexpensive items with big brand names. If you mix it well, no one will be any the wiser.” Marina V. Umali, www.modernvisiondesign.com
“Never neglect the details of your decor, the Devil is in the details.” Jennifer Beaner, www.cosyforyou.com
“When horizontal space is lacking-look up!” Ola Swarn, www.JadoreLeDecor.com
“A room without art is like a garden without flowers, Sure it works, but it lacks the wow factor that elicits “oohs” and “aahs” from everyone who visits.” Barbara Gilbert, www.barbaragilbertinteriors.com
“Use odd numbers. Unless you’re very purposefully going for a symmetrical look, things always look best arranged in odd numbers.” Jennifer Griffin, www.dimplesandtangles.com
“Prioritize and plan your projects.” Jennifer Jones, www.iheartorganizing.com
“Take your time, wait for the pieces that make your heart race, add things with meaning.” Cassie Freeman, www.hisugarplumsblog.com
I hope you found these tips helpful. I would love to hear some of your favorite design quotes, tips, or advice. Feel free to leave any comments or questions below.
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Amazing quotes my fav one is about neber neglecting the details…i truly believe that the details are key
Yes, it’s all in the details. Thanks for stopping by.
These were great tips to help ease me into finally decorating my home. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome. Stop by again for more tips.
Thanks! My cousin is an interior designer. The one thing she always told me was to not buy stuff on a whim because then it could be a mismatch xD What do you think? :3
She is right, especially if you are going for a more symmetrical look. However, it is also nice and unique to mix and match items in your home to add your own personality to it.
Yeah. We have a word in Mexico that goes “chilaquileado,” it is a weird use of a word derived from a dish, but the point is that its mismatch is so bad you can’t tell what it’s supposed to be… I think this was more what she referred to xD
Oh, well yes… We need to stay away from chilaquileado.. We don’t want our homes looking overloaded and full of clutter. Less is always more.
All of these are great tips but my favorite is“Take your time, wait for the pieces that make your heart race, add things with meaning.” Cassie Freeman, http://www.hisugarplumsblog.com. I love hunting for just the right piece, it makes a huge difference!
Yes it does. Thanks for stopping by.
Add things with meaning….yes.
The quote about waiting for the pieces that make your heart race is so true. Unless you can’t manage without a stopgap of some sort, it’s not worth the compromise.
As for me, I love the thought of the house being “a machine for living”. It *sounds* heartless, but better organisation in a way that actually reflects how you use your space makes so much difference. Biggest impact here? In the kitchen, where crockery, glassware and cutlery unload into cupboards right beside the dishwasher. A small change, but a brilliant time saver.
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Thanks for stopping by. And yes, the wrong piece is not worth the compromise. Have a great day.
VERY nice article , thanks for sharing amazing information on this topic.
Thank you
I have heard others say that you do not always have to buy furniture as a set. Because sometimes they would look odd. What can you say about this? I do not know a thing about interior design so I always intend to buy furniture as a set. All I know is that the combination of black and white is good.
I agree, buying furniture as a set often leaves a “furniture” store look in a room. I always tell my client that the matching “sofa, loveseat, and matching chair” look in outdated. Don’t be afraid to think out the box and show your creativity. Feel free to use the colors in the sofa, pillows, or even curtains when looking for ideas for other furniture pieces.
I like your tip to never neglect the details of your decor. My mom wants to redecorate her living room so that it can look a little bit nicer and more modern. It would probably be good if she just changed up some of the details and bought a few accessories that could elevate the style of the room.
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thanks for sharing such kind of bright ideas.
Thanks for such great article. My mom wants to redecorate her living room so that it can look a little bit nicer and more modern. It would probably be good if she just changed up some of the details and bought a few accessories that could elevate the style of the room.
Great quotes. I especially love the “A room without art is like a garden without flowers” I’m definitely going to drop that into conversation ASAP!
Yes, it is one if my favorite quotes.
Great Quotes. I especially like ” A room without art is like a garden without flowers’!
“A room without art is like a garden without flowers, Sure it works, but it lacks the wow factor that elicits “oohs” and “aahs” from everyone who visits.” Barbara Gilbert,
This quote is my favorite because I really believe that without art and design there is no color in life.
Thanks for sharing such a nice and beautiful quotes.
great quotes on interior designing..
Very informative & helpful article. Thanks for sharing.
Great compilation. Thank you so much!
NIce thing. Good Job.
I really liked what you said about when you don’t have any space on the floor to go up. This will be really helpful for me as I try to decorate our new house. It would be really helpful to have a professional eye help me figure out what designs I like the best.
thank you for nice Article. I am a fan of interior design and Decoration.
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I’m loving this idea of decorating home. The ideas shared by you are very chic and trendy. Going to use all your ideas for my new home. Thanks for crafting this informative information for us.
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Loving “Don’t be afraid to mix inexpensive items with big brand names.” Most people forget this, so it’s great you’ve included it. Again it’s all about how you mix, not what!
Exactly! Thanks for stopping by..
That’s pretty interesting! Thanks for sharing these quotes!
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These were great tips to help ease me into finally decorating my home. Thanks for sharing!