Ask the Designer

We get lots of questions when we meet with clients!  Many are specific to the project, but there are a few that we get asked quite often so we thought we'd share some of those questions and answers here:

Where am I supposed to hang these pictures?

Usually this refers to where to place them on the wall.  The general rule of thumb is to hang them all at eye level, though I find that this is not really true.  When we hang pictures, especially in front of a console, buffet, or sofa we're looking to complete the arrangement of art, accessories, and furnishings.  If you have a low, modern sofa, hang your art piece no more than 12"-18" above the back of the sofa.  If you place it at eye level in a situation like this, your picture may end up a few feet above the sofa and seem like it's floating and not a part of your arrangement.

How do I pick colors for this room?

This is a great question!  Usually we'll start with one piece, maybe a piece of art, accent pillow, or rug, and base a color scheme around it.  It's perfectly alright to just match paint colors from the inspiration piece for your room!  Don't get hung up on which color will work, if you like the color, and it coordinates with your furnishings and accessories, go with it!  Your home should be a reflection of YOU, not everyone else!  If you just can't decide, or need someone to let you know that yes, it is alright to paint your walls grey and your ceiling black (hypothetically speaking, of course), be sure to sign-up for our phone consultations!  We'll look at pictures of your space and guide you through the process!

How big of a rug do I need for my living room?

I usually go bigger, you want your rug to be larger than your sofa.  A rug helps to pull your furniture arrangement together, and if it's smaller than your sofa, it's hard to feel cohesive.  Can't find a large rug for your space?  Consider putting 4 smaller ones together!