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Why Decorating with Antiques, Vintage Items, and Family Treasures is So Important
Melissa Berry Melissa Berry

Why Decorating with Antiques, Vintage Items, and Family Treasures is So Important

(…) I recommend most rooms have at least one antique, vintage item, or family treasure of sorts. (Don’t stop reading! Hear me out.) Often times clients associate those words with broken, dusty, or kitschy items. But that’s not the way it has to be. It is possible to incorporate antiques and sentimental items in a purposeful and beautiful way that looks elevated. It just takes a trained eye and a little courage. (…)

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Why Embracing Juxtaposition in Interior Design Projects Matters
Melissa Berry Melissa Berry

Why Embracing Juxtaposition in Interior Design Projects Matters

My favorite technique at every stage of the design process is to use juxtaposition. (…)

Juxtaposition is the practice, or as far as I’m concerned—the art—of pairing opposite, dissimilar, or non-matching items to create a contrasting effect. It is the most enjoyable and interesting way to bring energy into a design. And it keeps a room from feeling flat.  (…)

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