Decorating & Design - Styling Secrets

11 home decor essentials

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By: Celerie Kemble

Think long term with Celerie Kemble's 11 essentials for every home.

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Striking inky veining dashes across a marble bartop-breakfast nook overlooking the Hudson River. Harlem Toile wallpaper by Sheila Bridges takes a celebratory tone behind framed Emancipation Era black-and-white etchings. Photography by Zach DeSart.

6 Striking marble
Either as a tabletop, coffee table, mantel, or windowsill, a single great slab of rock will last forever and lend a room material variety, subtle pattern, and a bit of grandeur. While shopping for coffee tables and side tables, I often focus on the bases more than the tops, knowing I can cover them with marble or mirror.