{"id":357326,"date":"2021-08-19T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=357326"},"modified":"2024-07-03T15:51:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T19:51:01","slug":"interior-design-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/interior-design-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Designers Share Simple Tips for an Instant Interior Refresh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Left: A layered New York City bedroom<\/a> designed by Kara Mann<\/a> (photo by Douglas Friedman). Right: Turkish Oushak rug, ca. 1900<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“For an instant refresh, I like to switch out decorative pieces<\/a> such as pillows<\/a>, quilts<\/a> and rugs<\/a>. It’s an easy way to update your space without having to completely redesign it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Kara Mann<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: Robert Remer for Opiary Ukiyo fountain, new<\/a>. Right: Jonathan Adler<\/a>‘s mod pool patio on Shelter Island, New York<\/a>. Photo by Jonathan Adler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“I love to use fountains by swimming pools<\/a> \u2014 running water is the most soothing sound on earth. The Opiary<\/a> fountains are a fab modernist<\/a> gesture.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Jonathan Adler<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: A contemporary New York City closet designed by Dumais ID<\/a> (photo by Eric Piasecki). Right: Jim Zivic leather storage bin, new<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Beyond functionality, closets are personal spaces<\/a> in which you largely start and end your day, so make them beautiful. Choose storage bins<\/a> that feel more like wonderful accessories.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Kevin Dumais<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: Kai Kristiansen<\/a> for Aksel Kjersgaard<\/a> vanity and mirror, 1960<\/a>. Right: A minimalist Menorca bathroom designed by OOAA Arquitectura<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAside from holding your possessions, this teak dressing table<\/a> would add warmth to a bathroom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Iker Ochotorena<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: A traditional Malibu bedroom<\/a> designed by Christine Markatos<\/a> (photo by Manolo Langis). Right: Andr\u00e9 Arbus desk, 1940s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“A desk<\/a> is a staple furniture piece \u2014 investing in one makes you feel professional and comfortable. A table<\/a> can serve as a desk too, so keep your options open when searching for your perfect fit.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Christine Markatos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: Roda Network 130 outdoor sofa, new<\/a>. Right: A relaxing South Carolina balcony designed by Charlotte Lucas. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“This outdoor sofa from Roda<\/a> is stunning and beautifully made. Just add some cute pillows<\/a> to the mix. You could go a step further and recover the cushions entirely to give it even more personality.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Charlotte Lucas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t

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