How to Decorate With Crate & Barrel Furniture

Remember that your home is not a showroom floor model. When you see a set of furniture at the store, you might be under the false impression that your new furniture will look exactly the way it looks in a showroom. While Crate & Barrel furniture can enhance the appearance of your home, remember to have realistic expectations when you place your furniture and understand that not everything will look exactly the same.

Paint your room a light color that complements but that does precisely match the shade of your Crate & Barrel furniture. A light color increases the visible space in your room and makes your home feel and look larger. Steer clear of white and shades of beige, and instead opt for a light green, a dusty blue or even a bright red to give your furniture a modern, chic appearance.

Place the largest pieces of furniture in your room first. A bed, sofa or dining room table will take up more space than a night stand or end table, so arrange the largest pieces in the center of the room. Ensure that the placement of the furniture doesn't block the flow of traffic. If your room is small, for example, it's okay to push a couch against the wall or a bed sideways in a bedroom.

Organize smaller pieces of furniture around the larger ones. Don't feel like each piece of Crate & Barrel furniture must be from the same catalog page. You might find, for example, that a night stand is the perfect end table to go with your new sofa. Perhaps a patio chair looks great in your office. Arrange your smaller pieces of furniture around the larger piece so the eyes of your visitors naturally migrate from the largest to smallest pieces.

Place mirrors throughout your home to increase the amount of visual space. Especially if you're decorating a small apartment or a single room, a wall mirror can improve the way your guests feel and how they view your furniture. A larger space tends to be more comfortable and homey.