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 blogging for the 'design curious'. She has been featured in dozens of publications including Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, and Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.
