65 Designer Tips And Secrets That Only Professionals Know

In an ideal world, we’d have an interior designer on speed dial to give advice on everything. But if that’s not in the budget yet, we’e got the next best thing: The best designers tips and tricks from some of the most talented designers out there. Ahead, dive into secrets straight from the pros that’ll help you with all your decorating needs.


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01. Cut Pre-Made Tile for a Custom Look

STEPHEN KARLISCH

02. Wallpaper Your Appliances

BJORN WALLANDER

03. Play With Pattern

ANTHONY GIANACAKOS

04. Fake a Window Using Mirrors

ALLIE PROVOST

05. Give Stainless Steel a Matte Finish

KEVIN SCOTT

06. Find Space to Use Collected China

EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

07. Hide a Radiator With a Cabinet

LEANNE FORD INTERIORS

08. Create a Cozy Quiet Room

KERRI MCCAFFETY

09. Use Lacquer-Effect Wallpaper

WERNER STRAUBE

10. Make Your Own Art

11. Bring Multifunctional Furniture Outdoors

HOMEGOODS

12. Transform Eyesores

CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE

13. Paint on Faux Molding

ALDOUS BERTRAM

14. Reuse What You Already Own

STEPHEN KARLISCH

15. Fake It ‘Til You Make It

ANNIE SLOAN

17. Use Murals to Give Life to a Space

JOSHUA MCHUGH

17. Mix Old and New Decor

LARK AND LINEN

18. Step Up Your Lighting Game With High Tech

RYAN GARVIN & TYLER HOGAN

19. Liven Up Ordinary Spaces With Wallpaper

RICHARD POWERS

20. Don’t Be Afraid to DIY

DUSTIN HALLECK VIA EDYTA AND CO

21. Choose the Right Bulbs

BLACK LACQUER DESIGN

22. Add Some Wicker

NATHAN SCHRODER

23. Upgrade Your Light Switches

COURTESY OF COURTNEY HILL INTERIORS

24. Invest in Antiques

JULIE SOEFER

25. Even Rentals Can Get an Upgrade

KEITA TURNER

26. Trust Your Intuition

OLD BRAND NEW

27. Use the Ceiling to Redefine the Room

MAURA MCEVOY

28. Add a Bar

ANNE SCHLECHTER

29. When in Doubt, Paint It

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

30. Draw On the Walls

COURTESY ANTHONY GEORGE

31. Embrace a Classic White Kitchen

HEATHER TALBERT

32. Get the Most Out of Your Space

LARK AND LINEN

33. Go Deep

COURTESY OF LARETTE DESIGN

34. Don’t Be Afraid of Clutter

VICTORIA PEARSON

35. Splurge on a Primary Bath

KATIE HODGES DESIGN

36. Don’t Underestimate the Coffee Table

ERIN NAIL

37. Make Ceilings Look Higher With Tall Furniture

BLACK LACQUER DESIGN

38. Think Asymmetrical

SARAH WINCHESTER STUDIOS

39. Figure Out a Floor Plan

EDYTA AND CO.

40. Invest in Upholstery

HEATHER HAWKINS VIA STUDIO TEN 25

41. Have Fun

STUDIO TEN 25

42. Create Your Own Light

SARGENT ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPH

43. Know Your Dealbreakers

RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS

44. Swap Out Big Pieces for More Impact

OLD BRAND NEW

45. Focus on One Investment a Year

WILLIE COLE

46. Reflect Your Personality in the Bedrooms

KATIE HODGES DESIGN

47. Amp Up Your Ceiling Game

PAUL COSTELLO

48. Make Sure It All Fits

OLD BRAND NEW

49. Mix Your Metals

BLACK LACQUER DESIGN

50. Collect Unique Pieces

OLD BRAND NEW

51. Incorporate Inherited Pieces

COURTESY OF SARAH GILBANE INTERIORS

52. Use Wallpaper to Start a Conversation

COURTESY OF STUDIO MONROE

53. Don’t Stop Editing

JENNIFER PALMER VIA OLD BRAND NEW

54. Establish a Color Scheme

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

55. Put Investment Pieces Up Front

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

56. Play With Textiles

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

57. Extend Your Backsplash

JOSHUA MCHUGH

58. Add Texture

AMY NEUNSINGER

59. Use the 50/150 Rule

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

60. Warm Up a Room With Mirrored Walls

COURTESY OF JAN SHOWERS

61. Don’t Skimp on the Sofa

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

62. Try a High-Contrast Palette

KILZ

63. Choose the Right Curtain Length

JAMES CARRIÈRE

64. Fake Square Footage

TREVOR TONDRO

65. Pile on Pillows

VICTORIA PEARSON

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