Because often our first world problem of design can lead us to lose sight of what is truly important. So no home-zillas allowed on my watch and try to enjoy the journey—even if it is on a budget! Have fun! ^
• Interest: this one is usually easy for people, but it means to create a Focal Point. This does not have to always be the fireplace. It’s actually way more fun to punch the eye to a
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Jen
Jennifer Bertrand is the winner of HGTV’s show “Design Star”
different area within the room. But ask your- self, when someone walks into the space, what
season three and cohost of “Real Life Design” on cravingtalkradio.com. She resides in Weatherby Lake, MO, with her lovely English husband, Chris, and her happy son, Winston. She has big plans in life to conquer the design world … again. Email pics and questions to Jennifer jblovesdesign@gmail.com Blog thereinventionofjenniferbertrand.com Instagram hgtvdesignstarjenniferbertrand Facebook Jennifer Oldham Bertrand Twitter jblovesdesign
is their eye going to go to first? Have a self intervention 4
• Harmony and rhythm: Imagine that your space was set to music. What would that music be? Would it be calming like a sonnet or would it be a dramatic push and pull of elements and notes like in tribal techno song? Harmony and rhythm come back to the elements within the space, how they play off each other and what visual movement they create within the space. If you are reading this totally confused, that’s okay. In layman’s terms, I’m saying add some depth and interest, but remember that it all needs to make sense together!
Realize that not all of your ideas will hap- pen. Often people try to pull off too much within a space. Or, I frequently see people forget to leave a wall empty. It is not a travesty to not have something on every wall. And remember, don’t keep buying stuff! Use what you have first and then when you shop, have a shopping list so you shop with intention! Have fun! I have to end everything with this concept. 5
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