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More art than science, good design isn’t as simple as plugging in measurements and painting by numbers. It takes a keen eye and creative intuition to know what’s right, what’s not, and where to break the rules. “This is why one needs to hire a designer,” says Michelle Nussbaumer of Michelle Nussbaumer Designs. “I could give you random numbers based on the room I might be sitting in, but that won’t work for the room you’re sitting in.” Our designers shared some general rules of thumb to follow when choosing pieces and hanging them in your home. But understanding that each home and space is unique, you should take these numbers with a grain of salt. “Formulas will only get you so far,” says Lisa Floyd of Baker Design Group.
The Best Designers in Dallas Share Their Favorite Paint Colors for Kitchens, Bedrooms, and More
Plus, their go-to fabrics for sofas, drapes, and beyond.
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2021
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Asking a designer to pick their favorite color is like asking a parent to choose a favorite child. “I love them all,” says Mary Anne Smiley of Mary Anne Smiley Interiors. They do, however, admit to reaching for certain shades and pairings more frequently than others. Combinations that came up time and time again in our survey included blues and greens as well as classic black and white. As stain-grade wood has made a resurgence in homes, so too have natural tones like camel, cognac, and terracotta. As is true for all design, color choices are intensely personal to the people who call a space home their sensibilities, prefere