"But there are a few that feel like they're ingrained in my brain, including one that many interior design icons (including Nate Berkus!) have preached for years: that buying furniture sets is a big no-no. Why? These sets can create a uniform "matchy matchy" look that makes bedrooms and living rooms feel like a furniture showroom and not a snapshot of your own personal style."
"Some of these tips touched upon home renovations and investments, and a focus on boosting holistic wellness through intentional design (Wearstler shared she's recently added a sauna and cold plunge in her own space!). But one of her most poignant tips revolved around slow decorating and how anyone can practice it that much better. "Do not buy all of your furniture in one place," Wearstler told the crowd, adding: "It makes a space look one note.""
Buying full furniture sets produces a uniform, 'matchy matchy' appearance that makes rooms resemble furniture showrooms instead of reflecting personal style. Slow decorating favors selecting pieces gradually from varied sources to build eclectic, layered interiors. Designer Kelly Wearstler recommends not purchasing all furniture in one place because uniform retail aesthetics make a space feel one-note. Wearstler links intentional sourcing with broader design goals, including investments, renovations, and wellness-driven features such as saunas and cold plunges. Choosing furniture from multiple retailers and eras encourages visual interest, individuality, and a more authentic, lived-in home environment.
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