Minotti - Chanintr Living

Design TipsAnyone Can UseTip 1Find perfection in imperfection. Inother words, live in your home! Whenyou do, you will find that signs of lifemake for interesting design elements.Rugs worn with time or a piece ofbeloved furniture invites continueduse and gives a welcoming feel.Tip 2Personalize your home. Decoratingshould be an inspiring, creativeprocess. Regardless of your budget,you should never settle for anuninteresting environment. If somethingspeaks to you – whether it is anarchitectural element, found object,the drawing your child did atpreschool yesterday or a preciousartifact – incorporate it into yourdécor. Take a chance. Considerbuilding a room around it.Tip3Create a sense of intimacy. Try toavoid the impulse to line the edges ofa room with furniture which creates avoid at the center of a room. If you areworking with a large room, considerdividing it into smaller vignettes thatare more conducive to conversationwith family members or guests.Tip 4Create a balance. Finding the properbalance throughout the home willcreate a sense of harmony. The scaleof your furnishings is important toconsider so that one object, or theplacement of that object in the room,does not overwhelm the space, thuscompromising the functional andvisual comfort. Think of it as visuallytipping the scale.Darryl Carter is an interior designer with inherently good taste.He has achieved something quite rare in the world of interiordecorating: a signature look…The New Traditional. The NewTraditional look pairs extravagant with affordable, perfect withimperfect. Polished surfaces play against pitted woodenartifacts. Antiques converse with bold modern art. Creamywhite walls rise above coffee-dark floors. Deliberate symmetry isjolted by a bit of appealing disarray. In this issue, Darryl offersdecorating tips on designing a home that reflects individual styleand your personality.Tip5Create a respite. When you have created a home that fits your lifestyle, a placewhere you can relax with your family and proudly entertain guests, you knowyou are finished designing. It’s alright to have a bare wall – not every squareinch of a room has to be covered. Know when to stop.16 CHANINTR LIVING