Tria Giovan, from The Joy of Decorating
Summer's the perfect time to inject a little pizzazz into your home. This kitchen from interior designer Phoebe Howard's new book, The Joy of Decorating, reminded us how easy it can be. Re-cover an old chair with an inexpensive, cheerful fabric, display quirky and colourful objects like flip-flops in shadow boxes or toss new patterned pillows on your sofa.
Get this look: Foto lamp, $45, Ikea. Ikat trellis fabric, $58/yd, Robert Allen Design. Keepsake boxes, $78, Pottery Barn.
The Joy of Decorating by Phoebe Howard, Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $58.
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