DO scour fashion magazines to stay ahead of the trend curve. Also visit fashionable retailers, like Caban, that carry the latest homewares.
DO spice up monochromatic colour schemes with trendy accessories in striking colours. A shot of tangerine, for instance, is this season's cure for boredom.
DON'T forget the lesson of the avocado fridge or harvest gold oven: stick to a neutral palette for large, long-term-investment pieces.
DON'T use limited decorating dollars filling up on empty offerings. The smaller the budget, the more money that should be spent on classic pieces of furniture. A Louis XVI bergère chair, camelback sofa, Noguchi coffee table or Barcelona chair never strays from good taste.
DON'T make large purchases on an impulse. When in doubt, walk away. If you return a week later and it still makes your heart flutter, then it may be worth having.
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