Interior designer Nina Takesh is one of Homes & Gardens' new Editors-At-Large for By Design, sharing her thoughts on decor. See the rest of her articles here.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that the rooms that feel most alive always have one element that surprises. It might be a striking piece of furniture, an intriguing artwork, or even a small, unexpected decorative detail. It doesn’t need to dominate the space, but it should make you pause and take notice. That element of surprise is what gives your home ideas personality and keeps it from feeling predictable.
