Southern Living: 8 Things Interior Designers Recommend Adding for a More Inviting Home
Southern Living asked designers across the South what makes guests want to settle in and stay. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design weighs in on two: places to set things down, and personal accents with a bit of personality.
In her view, guests linger when they have somewhere to put a glass, whether that is a side table, a sideboard behind the sofa, a stool, or a tray on an ottoman. She also likes pieces with a story or a sense of humor, from cheeky styling details to bold art and a fun powder room wallpaper, because they make a home feel personal and get people talking.
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“Adding something that makes you and your guests smile is a great conversation starter.”
