1. A-head of the Game
These Italian vessels from Sud are smart but unexpected. For me, they rethink the ancient Roman busts in a way that feels whimsical and approachable. sudneworleans.com.
2. Tile Tales
Tilework with texture, veining, or movement can give a space more depth and heighten its sophistication. Try it in a small space like on a backsplash or powder room floor for big impact. staffordtile.com.
3. Goldens Rule
A little gold goes a long way. I particularly like antique giltwood mirrors with chippy frames and murky glass that fill rooms with warmth and light as the days get cooler and darker. balzacantiques.com
4. Think Outside the Box
Antique wooden boxes will always have a place in my heart and home, but I have a soft spot for modern, lacquered boxes, too. Available in different shapes, sizes, and energizing hues like aqua and orange, they wake up tired tabletops while corralling keys, remotes, or tech chargers. darnellandcompany.com.
5. A Marbled Movement
An age-old art form, marbleized papers bring waves of classicism into contemporary interiors and unite multiple colors in one room. Plop a shade on a lamp, a tray on a coffee table, or wrap an entire room in a wallcovering for major wow factor. carletonyoung.com
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