Here are my favorite ways to create a space that is more inviting and create joy

1. The power of paint. Paint can be a game changer for a room. Not only is it the base for your decor, it can evoke many emotions. Once you genuinely love your living space, you’ll never want to go back. When I style a room, I take into account what colors you enjoy living in. Another way to look at this is - what colors do you love to wear? I get dressed the same way that I style pillows. It’s unique, but this slight variation of thought can encourage you to make choices that are authentic to you and your taste. 

2. Curtains. Hanging curtains all the way to the ceiling not only tricks the eye to make a space seem larger, but if you extend the rod about a foot out on either side of the window frame, you elongate the window and allow in more light.

3. Lamps. Overhead lighting is a real drag. Investing in floor lamps, table lamps, rock lamps (whatever fits your mood) creates an ambiance that is not only inviting to live in but sets a more styled tone to a room.

4. Velvet hangers. This one is a real game changer for closet organization. Not only are they anti-slip, thin and sleek, they are an inexpensive detail that can make any cluttered closet feel more put together. 

5. Style from the doorway. This may be my most important tip when I take on a space. Not only is this the most viewed angle of your room but it carries the feng shui throughout the space. Creating the focal point from the door, whether that be your gallery wall or bed, allows for guests, homebuyers and yourself to see the room as a composed piece every time you look in.