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I love hearing what the pros have to say when it comes to decorating and design.\u00a0 Even if their tastes might be a little “out there” or they have totally different styles from me, it’s always nice to hear and read what they have to say.\u00a0 I heard Amanda Nesbit speak about her design philosophy, and she was loaded with\u00a0 great information.\u00a0 Amanda is not a trained designer with a bunch of initials behind her name.\u00a0 She is a decorator who has good taste and was able to grow a business, build a good reputation, and write a book.\u00a0 I didn’t write down everything she said, but I have the highlights for you.<\/h3>\n

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All of the photos in this post are from Amanda’s portfolio<\/a>.\u00a0 She has written a book called Dazzling Design<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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1.\u00a0 Make items from the past interesting.<\/h2>\n

Amanda inherited many beautiful items from her mother and grandmother.\u00a0 Some of them fit in with her taste, and some didn’t.\u00a0 She loves combining old items with modern items to create layers of interest.\u00a0 She used her beautiful Wedgewood with modern pieces.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 Using antiques is eco-friendly, but do it your way.<\/h2>\n

For instance, use modern fabric on a old chair.\u00a0 If you have an old table, use new chairs with it or vice versa.<\/h3>\n

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3.\u00a0 Don’t put all of your antiques in one space.<\/h2>\n

Use them throughout the house to keep them noticed and more interesting.<\/h3>\n

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4.\u00a0 Use old items in new ways.<\/h2>\n

She uses a large tray as a fireplace cover.\u00a0 I loved this idea, but I don’t think I have seen a tray as large as this one.<\/h3>\n

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5.\u00a0 All new everything, doesn’t “look good”, as she phrased it.<\/h2>\n

She believes you should combine periods such as 18th century with mid-century modern.<\/h3>\n

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6.\u00a0 Use big art with small art.<\/h2>\n

I love the way this combo looks.\u00a0 Mixing up your art gives it a\u00a0 whole new vibe.<\/h3>\n

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7.\u00a0 If you don’t like it, change it.<\/h2>\n

She had a chandelier that was just so-so, and to make it fabulous, she dipped it in plaster.\u00a0 This was one of those brass chandeliers we all have seen, but the brass is long gone now.<\/h3>\n

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8.\u00a0 It’s okay to paint furniture.<\/h2>\n

We bloggers already know this one!!!<\/h3>\n

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9.\u00a0 Don’t forget the corners of a room.<\/h2>\n

They can be softened with screens, plants, etc.<\/h3>\n

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10.\u00a0 Lacquered ceilings make a room.<\/h2>\n

She said that a ceiling with a shine adds luminosity to a room and highlights a wonderful chandelier.\u00a0 You can achieve this effect by layering many coats of high gloss paint to the ceiling.\u00a0 However, walls that have a shine will highlight imperfections.<\/h3>\n

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11.\u00a0 Don’t be afraid of color.<\/h2>\n

The girl loves bold colors, but she uses them tastefully.\u00a0 We can do that, too.<\/h3>\n

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12.\u00a0 Buy what you love.<\/h2>\n

This is always my favorite advice.\u00a0 If you don’t have room for it now, you will find a spot for it, and it will fit in with the rest of your decor because they are also things that you love.<\/h3>\n

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I love getting advice from different designers and decorators and hearing or reading their opinions.\u00a0 Sometimes the advice just affirms what I am doing already, and sometimes I get a whole new idea that I can put my own spin on.\u00a0 I hope you enjoyed Amanda’s info that I shared today.<\/h3>\n

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Take care.<\/h3>\n

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