Style With Triangles

For many people, the task of decorating a house beautifully can be intimidating, a conundrum similar to deciphering ancient Sumerian or attempting a long mental separation. As daunting as it may seem, getting your styling right can be as easy as 1-2-3 – literally! “When you furnish your home,” says our designer Frances, “think of triangles. Combine differently scaled objects with larger objects in the middle and smaller ones on the side or in front. “Like the composition of a painting by a Baroque master, the diagonals created by a triangular structure create a subtle drama and guide your eye from object to object.

Eclectic coat styling

Image by Michael Graydon via My Domaine.

Style objects

Dresser styling

Desk styling

Coffee table styling