Finding the "Aha!" piece

As a designer, I am often asked "How do you know what looks good together in a room?"  For this, I encourage you to find your inspiration piece!

Whether it is a huge rug, a vivid painting, or the tiniest vase, find that piece that you love.  It should have the colors you like (think of the clothes colors you wear most often as those are "your" colors) and match your type (modern, shabby chic, ethnic, funky... the list goes on).  Maybe it reminds you of a vacation, or even your childhood home.   Whatever the piece, you will know it when you see it.


I am currently designing a bedroom that is going to be so lovely!  To start out, we were searching for that inspiration piece, and found it in this rug.  It had all of the colors that the client was envisioning, and will allow the perfect mix of a relaxing room for both him and her. 

A perfect inspiration pick!

Stay tuned to see the rest of the room!