“First, start with your interior design preferences or style,” advises Scott.
Committing to adding preloved pieces to your home will also help achieve a storied look.
Brown recommends investing in quality antique furnishings and accessories, which can also have financial benefits.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CHRISTINA WRESSELL
Plus, antique shops are filled with quality pieces at fair prices.
“Most paint companies have a selection of historical paint colors,” reveals Scott.
“They provide great information on design styles and ideas,” he adds.
Credit:James Ransom; Styling: Alya Hameedi
Since you’re most likely carrying a smartphone, Scott recommends taking pictures while you’re out and about.
Snap photos of specific pieces and styled vignettes that attract you so you could replicate the look at home.
A homey environment means different things, depending on the person.
Cooper chose a performance velvet for the 20-foot banquette. “It’s so big you don’t want to have to re-cover it,” she says. An equally sturdy fabric adorns the chairs in the breakfast nook where dogs Biggie and Ivy hold court.Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS
“Comfy and cozy becomes a personal preference along with your interior design preferences,” adds Brown.
