On the Couch with Kelly Wearstler

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MH: When starting a room from scratch, what's the first thing you do?

KW: First and foremost, have a plan, and be organized. Start with a floor plan of the space, and begin gathering images of pieces you love -- photos of furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, fabric and paint swatches, etc.

MHI: If you splurge on one item in a room, which one should it be? Where can you save?

KW: A comfortable piece of furniture is key! You can save on artwork.