Hello everyone! My name is Hadley from Hadley Binion Designs. I was thrilled when Shelli asked me to guest post for her "3 Secrets of Design" series! I just love her style, her fabulous blog AND her gorgeous home!
So...here are 3 decorating tips I live by and find to be very true!
1) Mix Old with New
2) Mix Found Treasures with Fine Purchases
Don't be afriad to mix something inexpensive with something expensive. Collect pieces from all walks of life, and sometimes those inexpensive treasures you find, are better than any fine, high-priced antique. One of my favorite pieces in our home is a mirror I found in an antique store in Virgina for less than $60. To me, there is nothing wrong with having a bargain piece from Ikea or a garage sale next to a fine antique. It just adds interest and again, it tells a story...
1) Mix Classic with FUN!
I love mixing classic pieces with a funky fabric or a fun, bright color. It makes a space come alive, and the FUN pieces keep everything from being too predictable and monochromatic. In our living room, I have solids on most of the upholstery with one or two accent pieces like the cane chair in funky fabric and the fun, colorful pillows. Several other fabric tips... always Mix textures and Mix scale of pattern (large patterns with small patterns)...
I love mixing classic pieces with a funky fabric or a fun, bright color. It makes a space come alive, and the FUN pieces keep everything from being too predictable and monochromatic. In our living room, I have solids on most of the upholstery with one or two accent pieces like the cane chair in funky fabric and the fun, colorful pillows. Several other fabric tips... always Mix textures and Mix scale of pattern (large patterns with small patterns)...
I hope you find these design tips helpful! Thanks so much, Shelli — I am honored to be a part of your blog!
xoxo
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Love the floor in the entryway! Is it travertine? How does it wear? I would like travertine for my kitchen but tile guy is saying it doesn't wear well :(
ReplyDeleteGreat photos... beautiful rooms!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post. These 3 "secrets" are what I love to do...the electicism makes a space interesting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and beautiful rooms!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree with all those ideas!! The best spaces are always a mix!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments! Such a fun post and honored to be a guest on your blog Shelli!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome tips! I love her style. Mixing old with new is the best way to achieve character, charm and lots of styleee! (:
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and a fun post. I believe a home should tell a story as well. Hadley has a beautiful style. I love the rich chocolate brown walls with the hot pink settee.
ReplyDeleteAll great tips! Combining unexpected items always provides interest to a space.
ReplyDeleteAll fabulous tips! Her home is beautiful and so are the rest of the inspirational images. Good post.
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Great Tips! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the tips and those rooms are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice! I love the butterfly prints tucked into the corner of your living room and the unique ceramic barrel shaped side table.
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ReplyDeleteLove all of it!
ReplyDeleteI love these tips too - I love what I think is her own living room with that great barrel chair in zebra, the art, the stool - it's a beautiful room all the way around!
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