HOMES FIT FOR FASHIONISTAS
FOLLOWING THIS WEEK’S MANSION GLOBAL FEATURE, I WANTED TO OFFER UP A FEW OF MY OWN TIPS FOR CREATING A LUXURIOUS AND INSPIRING HOME AND CLOSET! DETAILS REALLY DO MAKE A DESIGN, AND THESE ARE THE AREAS OF ANY HOME WHERE I BELIEVE YOU GET MAXIMUM IMPACT, MAKING YOUR SPACE FEEL SPECIAL (AND ULTIMATELY, MORE FUNCTIONAL FOR YOU)!
A BESPOKE LOOK AND FEEL
ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND LEVEL OF FINISH WILL GO A LONG WAY TO MAKING YOUR HOME FEEL MORE CUSTOM AND LUXURIOUS! INVESTING IN MINOR UPGRADES LIKE HARDWARE, SWITCHES, AND CUSTOM INSERTS IS AN EASY FIRST STEP TOWARD TAKING YOUR HOME (AND YOUR CLOSET) UP A NOTCH. THESE ARE THE ELEMENTS OF THE HOME THAT YOU WILL TOUCH AND INTERACT WITH EVERY DAY, SO ENSURING YOU CHOOSE HIGH END MATERIALS AND QUALITY COMPONENTS WILL SET THE TONE FOR THE OVERALL DESIGN! NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE SPACE MAY BE, YOU CAN REALLY FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU GO TO TOUCH A STANDARD LIGHT SWITCH OR A CHEAP DRAWER PULL. I LIKE TO CAREFULLY SELECT THESE DETAILS TO COMPLEMENT THE DESIGN AS A WHOLE, MUCH LIKE CHOOSING AN ACCESSORY TO SET OFF AN OUTFIT. I ALWAYS SAY, THE HARDWARE IS THE JEWELRY OF THE CLOSET!
VANITY ESSENTIALS
THE VANITY IS A CRITICAL SPACE FOR ANY FASHIONISTA TO FINISH OFF A LOOK! IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOUR VANITY IS A COMFORTABLE, POLISHED PLACE WITH ALL THE ESSENTIALS TO BE FUNCTIONAL FOR YOU! I OFTEN LIKE TO INCORPORATE CUPS FOR MAKEUP BRUSHES, ELECTRICAL FOR HAIR TOOLS, AND ORGANIZATION FOR VARIOUS PRODUCTS TO BE SEPARATED BY CATEGORY (LIPS, FACE, EYES, ETC). FINALLY, A FUNCTIONAL MIRROR AND AMPLE LIGHTING ARE ALWAYS A MUST!
AMBIENT LIGHTING
GOOD LIGHTING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM A SPACE! NOT ONLY IS IT ESSENTIAL IN A CLOSET TO HAVE FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING FOR PULLING TOGETHER A LOOK, BUT DECORATIVE FIXTURES CAN REALLY SET THE TONE FOR A ROOM! NOBODY LIKES WALKING INTO A HOUSE WITH HARSH UNFLATTERING LIGHTING. INDIRECT, DIFFUSED FIXTURES LIKE SCONCES AND CHANDELIERS CAN CREATE A MORE INVITING ATMOSPHERE, WHILE PROVIDING WARMTH AND VISUAL INTEREST TO THE DESIGN!
PLUSH SEATING
HAVING A SOFT PLACE TO LAND IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF BRINGING THE LUXURY RETAIL EXPERIENCE HOME! YOUR CLOSET SHOULD BE A SANCTUARY, WHERE YOU CAN START AND END EACH DAY IN PEACE. I ALWAYS LIKE TO INCORPORATE SOME PLUSH SEATING IN THE SPACE, REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF THE CLOSET. DEPENDING ON YOUR SPACE AND YOUR NEEDS, YOU COULD OPT FOR A RELAXING CHAISE, A COZY SIDE CHAIR, OR A COMPACT OTTOMAN OR POUF! THIS WILL INSTANTLY UPGRADE YOUR SPACE AND MAKE IT FEEL LIKE A MORE LIVABLE ROOM IN YOUR HOME!
PLAYFUL PAPER
WALLPAPER IS A GREAT WAY TO ADD PATTERN AND TEXTURE TO YOUR HOME! MUCH LIKE TYING TOGETHER COLORS AND PRINTS IN AN OUTFIT, WALLPAPER CAN TIE TOGETHER A ROOM, AND DRAW THE EYE WHEREVER YOU WANT IT TO GO! I LIKE TO INCORPORATE WALLPAPER ON THE CEILING WHENEVER POSSIBLE, TO REALLY ELEVATE A CLOSET. AND IF YOU EVER TIRE OF THE LOOK, IT’S SO EASY TO SWAP OUT FOR A NEW PATTERN AT ANY TIME FOR A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION!