items is a thing of the past. We have always encouraged our clients to “buy once, and buy well.”
CAROL NELSON: We are continually looking for value prod- ucts that give a good look and are cost effective. (There are) design tricks that can be very effective and are budget minded, such as doing a café curtain instead of shutters.
9. WHAT SHOULD NO ROOM BE WITHOUT?
KOELZER: The character and personality of the people who live there. And any heirloom pieces that have traveled with them through the years.
NELSON: A focal point or something that gives a room a “pop” or “wow”. This basic design principle applies to all rooms, whether it is an art object, the bedding, the view, a sofa, etc.
KASTELITZ: Something that you love—artwork or pictures of family or something that somebody has made.
KUEHN: A comfortable place to sit or lie down. There has to be an element of comfort.
10. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE WHO WANT A NEW LOOK FOR THEIR HOMES
BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?
RUSSELL: Start looking through design magazines, and get a feel for what you like and also for what you don’t like.
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