How to create cohesive spaces

It seems that there are many home builders who are building open floor plans these days. My own home is very open and I'm personally a big fan. Sometimes, though, having an open floor plan makes it difficult to define your spaces and still have a cohesive look.

With that in mind, I put together a handful of tips aimed at making this task a little easier.

Tip #1: Rugs don't have to match.
Tip #2: If you decide on a 'busy' rug for one space, try a neutral rug in the other space.
Tip #3: Paint all open areas the same color. This takes the guess work out of deciding where to start and stop different colors.

Tip #4: Pull one or two colors from the 'busy' rug and choose accessories in these colors.
Tip #4: Partner the above colors with a neutral.
Tip #5: Repeat your accessory colors in both rooms. The colors don't have to be exact, just from the same family.

Like these looks and curious about sources? Don't fret friends, here are the details.
Love rug, Cosmo rug/Taupe, Khaki Chevron, Multi Overdyed Rug
Paint colors are Benjamin Moore:
First image (L to R): Chambourd, Anjou Pear, Weimeraner, Agave, Caliente, Thunder
Second Image (L to R): Smoked Salmon, Almond Bisque, High Park, North Sea, Rumba Orange

If you'd like help creating a space you can't wait to come home to, contact me about design services.

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