Terilyn Adams Blog

Decorating

Color, texture and the things that pull a room together.

Walk through the room after sunset and notice where you sit, read, and pass through. Those activities should guide the lamps.

Choose a container around its contents and retrieval routine. Its appearance comes after you know what it needs to hold.

A few stems can make a complete arrangement when the vessel and spacing suit them. More flowers are not always the missing ingredient.

A branch or dried stem brings an irregular line into a room. Give that line enough space to be seen.

A tray is useful when it makes a small group easier to use or move. It does not need to appear on every table.

An older object can bring a room depth without requiring the rest of the furniture to pretend it is the same age.

Dark furniture can anchor a pale room. Give its outline space, and use surrounding materials to keep the room from feeling heavy.

Comfort, useful materials, and a little irregularity can suggest country style without a collection of signs and motifs.

Before adding another piece, find out whether the room needs more furniture, a different arrangement, or simply fewer competing objects.