One of the most common stumbling blocks I see with clients is scale. Scale, to me, is having the furnishings in proportion to the scale of the space they occupy. Much of this, I suppose, is a subjective opinion, but I find it glaringly obvious when it’s “off”. I usually see this when a client has too many small objects and not enough larger items …
Often times I am asked to do a “theme room” and I usually decline. Instead, I encourage clients to consider a room that has an influence rather than a theme. If a room is “over designed” with a theme, it is a room you will most likely outgrow or tire of quickly. I prefer a room with a nod towards a particular style or collection. I refer to it is …
An interior designer based in Seattle, Dixie enjoys elevating the 'design curious' on her Design Salvation podcast. She has been featured in dozens of publications including Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, and Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.
