One of the biggest misconceptions about decorating is that everything needs to match, wood tones, colors, etc. In reality, the most beautiful rooms are built through layers: artwork with character, furniture from different eras, varied materials and finishes, pattern, texture, and layered lighting that adds warmth and depth. If you’re designing your home on your own, my best advice is to give yourself time. Don’t rush to fill every empty corner or buy everything from one place just to have the room “done.” Collect pieces slowly, live with what you have, and wait for the things you really love. But when you hire a designer, part of my job is knowing how to create that collected feeling intentionally. Even when we’re starting with a blank slate, I can create a room that feels as though it came together naturally over time. By mixing old and new, modern and traditional, refined and relaxed, all from a variety of sources, the goal is a space that feels layered, personal, and full of character Design // @peggyhaddadinteriors Photography Slides 1 & 2, 4 // @karadeyoung Photography Slide 3 // @amandaproudfit peggyhaddadinteriors LuxuryInteriors DiningRoomInspiration LayeredInteriors InteriorStyling denverinteriordesigner