Decorating and Design Tips
From Gary McBournie

Get the “envelope” right

One of my biggest challenges is convincing clients to focus on “the envelope.” Furnishings are only part of the puzzle. You need to consider floor type and color, the texture of the walls and ceilings, and architectural details such as moldings, cornices, and casings. Sometimes just gutsier baseboards, door casings, and window trims are exactly what is needed to give a room the desired gravitas.