Experiment with color and texture
As it turns out, the focal point of your room could exist on the walls—in the form of textured wallpaper or a brightly colored wall amidst a sea of neutrals, says Saladino.
“One of my favorite wall treatments is brown-coat plaster, which is also called a scratch coat. It’s like the difference between bleached and unbleached flour,” he said.
And, as far as color goes, it’s perfectly acceptable to break the rules as well. “I do the opposite of what most people do: I paint north-facing rooms a cool color and put warmer tones in west or south-facing spaces,” he told.
