What's Your Style? No. 1 - Your French-inspired Bedroom

The Auberge collection at Davids is so French! Bernhardt describes this collection as "cozy and comfortable, yet chic and sophisticated." We agree! Take a look at this collection and how some Davids-inspired design creates a belle chambre! Ooh la la!

Design Tip: The bedroom is a perfect place for a stunning chandelier!

It is important that the design and scale of the light fixture fits

the room. Consult your Davids Interior Designer.

Design Tip: Never skimp on your bed linens! 

Matelasse is wonderful in a French-inspired bedroom.

Design Tip: Anyone can use a matching mirror above a

dresser, but why would you want to?

Design Tip: It is never wrong to design a whole room around

one inspiration item!

Design Tip: There are very few rooms where a rug isn't appropriate!

Design Tip: There is such a thing as just the right amount of pillows.

Design Tip: Shape is as important as scale.

Design Tip: Don't be afraid of a unique design element. Such as

this portiere treatment, perfect for a French-inspired bedroom!

Design Tip: Choosing the right paint color is important. So are other

wall treatments. The right wall treatment and color will make or

break a room's design.

Design Tip: Layering in accessories are a must to complete

the room. Accessories are not shelf-fillers! They are

part of the fine design of a room. Don't trust just

anyone with this!

Design Tip: Natural grass rugs are a great addition to a 

French-inspired room. And they are a necessity to layering

rugs. 

Are you ready to partner with your Davids personal interior designer to begin your French-inspired bedroom design? So are we! See you soon!

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Davids' Designers Top Five, No. 1 - Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid

Welcome to Davids Top 5. Here is where you will find our exceptionally-talented designers providing their top 5 design tips, hints, and mistakes to avoid. This post is highlighting our designers' Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid. Pay close attention, these designers are in the know!

Michele Masley, Interior Designer, Davids Mohnton, PA location says her Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid are:

#1:  Pushing furniture against the wall

#2:  Avoid filling every corner

#3:  Avoid choosing wrong size rug

#4:  Hanging artwork incorrectly (too high or too low)

#5:  Furniture choice being too large for the room

Laurie Foster, Interior Designer, Davids Harrisburg, PA location lists her Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid:

#1:  Avoid matching everything: the design becomes static. Try using various shades of the same hue to provide depth and a relaxed feel.

#2:  Ditto for finishes: mixing light and dark can either be a dramatic statement or dial down a formal floor plan.

#3:  Avoid skimping on the quality level of your everyday sofa and chairs. The living room that gets used three times a year is where you can go for style over substance.

#4:  Avoid piece meal purchases without a room plan: that method doesn't work in your closet or in landscape design, either.

#5 It is a mistake to not address window glare: it comes from the top third of the window - either use a window treatment or a window film and make the room pleasant to be in at any hour of the day.

      

Rich Patrizi, Interior Designer, Davids Mohnton, PA location shares his Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid:

#1:  Not hiring an interior designer (!)

#2:  Not considering the style of architecture of the home or at least the room

#3:  Not developing a plan for the room that takes all elements of the design into consideration before moving forward

#4:  Not remembering to consider scale of pieces in relation to the size of the room

#5:  Not realizing the importance of lamps and accessories in the completion of the room

Janet Gaumer, Interior Designer, Davids Mechanicsburg, PA location shares her Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid: 

#1: Choosing a wrong color

#2: Buying on impulse

#3: Not using a professional

#4: Size not proportionate to the room

#5: Wrong style

Ronda Kuhn, Interior Designer, Davids Harrisburg, PA location says her Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid are: 

#1: Selecting pieces one at a time instead of looking at the room as a whole

#2: Following another's viewpoint for the room so much so that it doesn't reflect your style

#3: Playing it safe with neutrals

#4: Using pieces that are too large or too small for the scale of the room

#5: Making a purchase solely on the basis of price

Paul Snyder, Interior Designer, Davids Mechanicsburg, PA location shares his Top 5 Decorating Mistakes to Avoid: 

#1: Using underscaled chandeliers and lighting

#2: Lining everything up around the perimeter of the room

#3: Stopping with the first layer of accessories

#4: Hanging a mirror over the back of a sofa

#5: Mounting drapery on woodwork

For more information on Davids Furniture and our exceptionally-talented design staff please visit our website at www.davidsfurniture.com. Davids Furniture, your personal interior designer, and you...building beautiful rooms.