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RULE: THERE MUST BE A CLEAR
DISTINCTION BETWEEN
THE START AND FINISH OF A
FLOOR COVERING MATERIAL.
HOW TO BREAK IT? Create fun patterns and textures by
mixing tile and wood flooring within one space. The trick to
achieving this beautiful look by Shelley Kirsch Interior Design
and Decoration is to create a clear pattern that repeats itself
for a unified look.
HOW TO BREAK IT? Don’t you just love this dining area by
Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects? As you can see, it’s
acceptable to mix-and-match your furniture design styles but
you want to balance them by using 80% of the same style and
offsetting it with 20% of a different design style.
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RULE: STICK TO THE SAME
DESIGN STYLE WITHIN ONE
SPACE.
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RULE: PICTURE
FRAMES SHOULD
HAVE GLASS AND
PRINTS IN THEM.
HOW TO BREAK IT? There is no need to take
the conventional route of framing prints and
family photos! Instead, opt for a 3D inspired
gallery wall like this one created by Tobi Fairley.
Successfully achieve this look by making an
arrangement of various ornate frames in the
same color. Frame beach inspired objects to
create a truly one-of-a-kind gallery wall.