Prints or portraits should be hung at approximately the eye level of a person standing between 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall.
When creating a display on a large wall, hang artwork close together rather than scattered across the space
Texture can be added from top to bottom in a room for dramatic effect. Layer rugs upon rugs, mix smooth leathers with carved metal or play up rough-hewn brick with patterned pillows.
Use an area rug that is large enough for the room it’s in. Small rugs are one of the most common decorating mistakes. All of the furniture should be sitting on the rug. If this simply isn't possible, the front legs of larger pieces can be on the rug with the back two needn't be. All four legs of smaller pieces should be on the rug.
Curtains and drapes should just skim the floor. It's okay if they're longer and they puddle a bit, but they should never be shorter. Curtains that are too short make the wall look truncated and shorter than it is.
Try to pull furniture away from the walls to create more intimate conversation areas. This is particularly important in living rooms and family rooms.
Don't rely on overhead lighting. While it's good to have, it doesn't always offer enough light. It's better to have a mix of overhead, ambient and task lighting.
Try to pull furniture away from the walls to create more intimate conversation areas. This is particularly important in living rooms and family rooms.
Don't rely on overhead lighting. While it's good to have, it doesn't always offer enough light. It's better to have a mix of overhead, ambient and task lighting.
