This question always comes up when I try to decorate my own home. I love both looks- the more  simple, relaxing color scheme and also the bold, bright, fun look as well! I think I need two houses- one that can be riskier and more personality driven and one that can be more traditionally calm and restful! How do you feel about the dichotomy of decorating with these two looks?

BOLD- this doesn’t mean obnoxious or over the top- the right statement making pieces can really punctuate a space with cheerfulness and whimsy. Pure fun.

SERENE- by all means this does not mean “boring”- you can still be bold with a limited more monochromatic palette of colors.

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