homes & gardens
As an added bonus, a few of our expert
decorators have design tips to share with
Macon Magazine readers.
Andrea Crawford:
Mix it up! Don't be afraid to mix old and
new, expensive and inexpensive items in
the same space. Utilize family heirlooms
and items that tell stories of your travels
and hobbies. Your home should reflect
who you are and what you love!
Shauna Davis:
When using just two different colors
in a room, try to use them in unequal
amounts. I like the 80/20 rule - letting one
be dominant and using the other as an
accent color
Whitney DePalma and Corie Swan:
A room can be completely designed
around one inspirational piece. Select
complementary fabrics, furnishings and
finishes from the colors of the chosen
piece.
Bert Maxwell IV:
If you are not comfortable in the pieces of
furniture you choose, then no matter how
beautiful the fabric or design, you will not
fully enjoy that space. Find comfort to go
along with looks and you and your friends
will gravitate toward the newly designed
space.
Katherine Walden:
Be bold in selecting colors! Paint is the
least expensive decorating tool you
have at your disposal. Also, develop a
plan before embarking on a decorating
project. Make a floor plan, select
colors and fabric ideas so that you
are not impulsive in your purchases or
refurbishing projects. M
38 l Macon Magazine
april/MAy 2013
