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b'In this week\\u2019s episode, we sit down with interior design expert Laura Thurman of Thurman Design Studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. We chat about how to handle bold, fall colors as well as having pieces of furniture in your living space that create a splash. We also discuss how to balance decor pieces that you may have picked up from different parts of the world with decor pieces that you already have.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nLaura\\u2019s take on the \\u201cmodern\\u201d style and what it means to her.\\n\\nHow important it is to educate clients on the design process, because most of the time, inspiration comes from education.\\n\\nHow to not be afraid of bold, non-traditionally neutral colors and how to incorporate them into your fall decor.\\n\\nHow Laura takes an outdated house and gives it a much more modern approach without tons of major renovations.\\n\\nHow to utilize gallery walls in your space, and what goes into creating a good one!\\n\\nHow your personality and interests should shine through when it comes to the design of your house, just like in Laura\\u2019s Cherokee Soul project.\\n\\nDesign tips for when you have a bold-coloured piece of furniture.\\n\\nThe importance of balancing new and older or collected decor pieces to keep a modern feel to your space.\\n\\nHow to have a balance of scale and not have your space feel too cluttered while allowing your eyes to rest in certain areas.\\n\\nThe three design elements that can spruce up a neutral color palette in a space.\\n\\nThe importance of designing a fabulous powder room.\\n\\nHow to decorate a foyer and give some advice on how to incorporate patterns, coffee tables, and faux plants!\\n\\nMentioned In This Episode:\\n\\nThurman Design Studio\\nLaura Thurman on Instagram\\nLaura Thurman on Facebook\\nLaura Thurman on Pinterest\\n\\nDecorating Dilemma\\n\\nLaura thinks you should paint the whole foyer! Because the walls are faceted, painting just one wall doesn\\u2019t seem practical, so go big or go home! When it comes to the rug, Laura thinks a big, round, patterned rug would be best because it would take up more floor space.You should also put the Wedgewood gray on the ceiling and stick to navy on the walls. Laura also doesn\\u2019t think the arches should be the same color as the foyer, especially if the arches are introducing a room that is a different color. For having two young kids, we\\u2019re all very impressed with how tidy your space is! Keep playing with some more patterns since your sofa and pillows are pretty solid, we recommend swapping out the solid pillows for some patterned ones. We also noticed you don\\u2019t have a coffee table and have two square ottomans instead, but we think a bigger, round ottoman would complement your space very well. You should also consider painting the mantle navy blue or a deep green! Some drapes in the dining area would help make everything look a little more cohesive. Some greenery or faux plants would also make your home feel more lived-in and can bring life to a space.'