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Houseplants and a seasonal garland add lush green touches to their home office.Mel abides by the rule of designing from your heart. “Start with love. What do you love? What makes you love more?” she asks. “Your home should be a place that allows you to be comfortable, to recharge and to be your best self. Allow that to help you style it with thoughtfulness and honesty.”Wall paint: Abalone Shell, Sherwin-Williams; desk: Lisabo, Ikea
When styling her own home or others’ homes, Mel always asks, “Who are you decorating for?” She adds that you should create an experience for yourself and your family for decorating to be fun and special. “If you’re decorating just to impress or keep up with others, it will feel overwhelming and bring no joy. Seek ways to make decorating fun and relaxing for yourself,” she says. Media center: Besta, Ikea; see white TV stands
12. Millwork feature walls and detailing. Shiplap, millwork panels and reclaimed wood boards have been around for a while now. But with affordable big box store options and the relative ease with which the average homeowner is able to DIY these materials as accents, expect to see this trend to continue for some time, especially as bedroom feature walls.
A garland frames the wall behind the couple’s bed. Mel used small nails to attach the garland to the wall.Simple wooden stools double as nightstands with reading lamps next to their bed.Bed linens: H&M; side tables: Skogsta, Ikea; throw: Coziest; West Elm
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