Interior designer Katie Harbison is one of Homes & Gardens' new Editors-At-Large for By Design, sharing her thoughts on decor. See the rest of her articles here.
Incorporating vintage and antique pieces into my projects isn’t merely a stylistic preference – it’s a non-negotiable part of my design philosophy. I simply can’t imagine a space without them. Why? Because truly considered interior design isn’t about adhering to a single interior design trend, idea, or era; it’s about the art of layering. A room composed entirely of one aesthetic – whether ultra-modern, mid-century, or period-specific – risks feeling flat, predictable, and overly thematic.
