10 Secrets From Interior Designers

Here are 10 great decorating tips from some of the most legendary interior decorators of all time.  This Idea Book is on Secrets From Interior Designers.  So, grab your pad and pencil.

1. “The first rule about decorating is that you can break almost all the other rules.” — Billy Baldwin

2.”Never push furniture up against the walls. By pulling your seating arrangement in (even just a few inches) you instantly warm up a space and create flow. ” — Betsy Burnham
 

3. “Ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected space in a room.” — Albert Hadley
 

4. “Pinches of color keep a room feeling youthful and engaging.” — Christina Murphy.
 

5. “Use wallpaper in unexpected places: on the ceiling, in a paneled room, in closets, hallways and small foyers. A great pattern or texture in small spaces can be a prodigious twist.” — Lindsay Coral Harper
 

6. “I appreciate history but you have to bring your own experience into your rooms.” — Istvan Francer
 

7. “I don’t think people have enough fun with decorating. It doesn’t always have to be so serious. Design isn’t like marriage, you don’t have to commit for life.” — Ross Cassidy

8. “Real comfort, visual and physical is vital in every room.” — Mark Hampton

 

9. “The most important thing? Perfect lighting at all times.” — Oscar de la Renta

 

10. “Accessories are where I like to make a statement. They’re the soul of a room.” — Austin Warner   

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