We like to think of styling as the cherry on top of the design process, but completing a space is about more than fluffing pillows and adding florals in vases.  

After years of styling an array of projects across the country, our team has developed a few trade secrets to revamp a space simply and quickly. 

Today, we’re sharing their favorite foolproof styling tricks to breathe life into any home, big or small. 

Here are 5 go-to tips from our in-house styling team:   

Tip No. 1 – Merge function with beauty 

We are firm believers in the importance of beautiful surroundings, but the truth is, we all need our spaces to function well, too. 

When we’re styling a project, we’re always thinking about how we can add pieces that allow for storing or corralling objects in a simple yet beautiful way.  

Whether it’s a textural basket in a built-in for extra blankets or a small bowl on an entryway console table for dropping keys, we’re of the mind that you don’t need to sacrifice style when incorporating functional solutions.  

Tip No. 2 – Diversify your shapes 

Playing with contrasting shapes is a simple way to keep a vignette from feeling too one-note, and when it comes to styling, layering in shapely objects to your space can make all the difference. 

Tip No. 3 – Allow your pieces to breathe  

Although we love bringing as many beautiful and functional pieces as we can to each space, we’ve also found that sometimes, less is more.  

To avoid distracting the visual plane too much, we try to give our pieces room to breathe with pared-back, quiet moments within each vignette. 

Tip No. 4 – Blend the old and new 

Creating a dimensional look is all about balance and contrast, and there’s nothing that complements a new home or piece as a great vintage accent. In both remodels and new builds, we love layering character-building pieces to invite that lived-in feeling, relaxed feeling. 

Tip No. 5 – Play with your natural elements  

While we love bringing life into our spaces with greenery, thinking outside of the box with your natural elements can lend the best results. Don’t be afraid to opt for overflowing, wild blooms, dried florals, or foraged branches to bring an organic shape or unexpected color to your look.