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why does Dakota Johnson's green kitchen feel so iconic?
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the one with the limes
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and why do the homes of Emma Roberts
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Taylor Swift
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and Leonardo DiCaprio
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have that same cozy, effortless vibe?
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Pierce & Ward
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let's break down their genius
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Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward of Pierce and Ward
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don't just design homes
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they create atmospheres
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so what can we learn from them?
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here are 7 Design Rules they live by
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1. The 80 - 20 rule
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their formula: 80% vintage 20% new
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instead of filling a home with all new pieces
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they use vintage furniture
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antique lighting
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and aged rugs to add instant character
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then they layer in modern elements
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like a contemporary sofa with patterned pillows
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2. Nature inspired colors and patterns
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forget trendy colors
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Pierce & Ward stick to
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milky greens
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warm chocolates
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creamy ivories
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and deep French blues
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the shades they work with
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are usually muted
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feel timeless
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and help ground a space with warmth and depth
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3. Layering is everything
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a Pierce & Ward home is never one dimensional
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maximalist layering is their signature
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every inch feels curated over time
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4. They treat bathrooms like living rooms
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most people overlook their bathrooms in design
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not Pierce & Ward
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they add framed artwork
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statement lighting
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even table lamps
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to make these spaces feel just as designed as the rest of the home
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and the same also goes for kitchens
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5. (I) Wallpaper
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but make it a moment
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for them
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walls are never just walls
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they cover ceilings
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moldings
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trims
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sometimes layering multiple prints in the same space
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and if they skip wallpaper?
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expect art and lots of it
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6. Personalization over perfection
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the best part?
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they design for the people who live there
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heirlooms
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childhood artwork
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flea market finds
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every object tells a story
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nothing feels staged.
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and lastly
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7. Obsessive attention to details
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every single item is thought out
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including the ones you don't notice
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they even use cord covers
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so no ugly wires disrupt the ambiance
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because the details make the vibe
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Pierce & Ward prove that the best interiors aren't just designed
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they're lived in.
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would you let them design your home?