Virginia Tupker Interior Decorator Interview
“I love color and I love mixing clashing prints. Lauren’s barn is a great example of that. I’d recommend starting slowly—with just one color combination OR a print you love and then go from there.”
“A quick fix is to bring color in by tossing pillows on a chair or sofa. Throws work too. The rule: have at least three items in that color in the room. It’s all about the color tones and shades. A room can have six to seven different colors in it to give it life, yet still read as completely neutral.”
“To create height, you need to draw the eye up. Use a uniform HUE on the walls, and keep the crown in the same color. Always hang curtains as high as you can. I like to hang canopy beds from the ceiling to create height and drama. I recently completed a townhouse on the Upper East Side that was only 12-feet wide. The client was very concerned about the rooms feeling narrow, so I filled the living room with generous, large-scale, deep furniture and it just made the room work. It may sound strange, but if you put big pieces into a small room, it can make the room feel bigger. Of course, you have to be careful with the scale and get it right, but err on the side of larger rather than smaller for a feeling of spaciousness.”
“Tablescapes are an easy project and can bring a true sense of satisfaction once you get them right. Try grouping items you already own in successful ways, and remove any superfluous clutter. Cuttings from the garden placed in a beautiful vase can liven up any interior. If you have small pieces of art that you have lying around unhung, find a wall and hang them gallery-style.”
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