Tricks of the Trade Part 2

Published: April 11, 2018, 10:57 a.m.

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Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole have learned a lot in 13 years so join them as they share what they know. \\xa0They\\u2019ve seen the same issues time and again in house after house and they've shared many of their tips in Part 1. Join them as they share even more tricks that everybody can use in their homes.

1.\\xa0 Intro
We had so much to discuss during Part 1 of this series that we thought we\\u2019d just continue sharing some designer tricks we\\u2019ve learned over the years. But first, let\\u2019s discuss Joann\\u2019s Italy trip for a few minutes\\u2026..

2.\\xa0 Buy the right size!
A.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Shower curtains and tricks to lengthen
B.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Coverlets \\u2013 supersized
C.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Art \\u2013 follow the 2/3 rule
D.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Lamp Height
E.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Pillows and forms

3.\\xa0 How to stylize a bookcase
A.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Varying heights and layering with books and acrylic stands
B.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Varying the shelf heights
C.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Frames \\u2013 make it personal
D.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Books tell your story
E.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Bigger is better \\u2013 don\\u2019t clutter
F.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Change the hardware
G.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Light it up \\u2013 sconces over the top

4.\\xa0 How to dress a bed
A.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Different arrangement styles
B.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Layers
C.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The right size lumbar pillow
D.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Spend the money on good sheets and pillows

5.\\xa0 Framing
A.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Custom frame shops vs. Big Box Store \\u2013 invest depending on the piece
B.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Types we are doing \\u2013 floating in between glass, acrylic framing, matting in off sizes
C.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 My Homegoods DIY project
D.\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Always UV glass \\u2013 sometimes museum glass

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