Part one of 100 very useful decorating tips from best interior designers gathered by HouseBeautiful.
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Never push furniture up against the walls. By pulling your seating arrangement in (even just a few inches) you instantly warm up a space and create flow. – Betsy Burnham
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If you love a fabric but it seems too strong, check the reverse side – it may just do the trick. – David Easton
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Float something in the room – a sofa, a lounge chair – to avoid the “dance hall” look. Think of it as an opportunity to show off the back (do something with the back). – Brad Weesner
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A bed should be 23” off the floor, no higher. – Katie Ridder
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Dining room chandeliers should hang 60” to 66” above the floor. – Betsy Burnham
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3M Command Strips are fantastic to use when hanging art over mirrors, millwork panels, or vintage wall covering. – James Dolenc
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Hang curtains. They make a room seem finished. Think of them as the lipstick of decoration. – Peter Dunham
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When it comes to bookcases, stick to books. Nothing is more visually chaotic than 46 shelves of random stuff. – Randall Powers
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Install an outlet 28” high behind console tables. This allows you to add lamps without an unsightly tangle of cords. – Ashley Whittaker
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I always use lead-free Starphire Glass for glass shelving, surfaces of occasional tables that need protection, and anywhere it would bother me to see the green edge cast by regular glass. – Carolyn Espley-Miller
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