INTERIORDesign Blog
The Bon Brise interior design blog is your go-to resource for interior design inspiration, tips, and trends. Read the latest on how we’re bringing a fresh breeze to design.
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Layered Lighting
There are many people using only overhead lights in their homes, especially in living rooms, dining rooms and family rooms. Flipping on all those overhead lights in a room not only wastes energy, but can add so much light to the space that it creates a harsh feeling in the room. Just like the lighting in kitchens and bathrooms, it’s best to have “layers” of lighting in your living spaces, allowing a change in the level of light intensity depending on the activity.
Downton Abbey Design – Part 3
And we can’t forget to use a lot of accessorize. Pillows with fringe, drapery with tasseled tie-backs, lace table runners, stacks of old books, antique silver pieces, cut crystal bowls…all these additions will add a feeling of provenance, as if your family has lived in this home for generations.
