When entering a meticulously designed space, you’ll notice the details that draw a room together. Perfect proportions, well-appointed furnishings, and a functional layout play together to create a cohesive look that is seemingly impossible to achieve. But, these magazine-worthy rooms are achievable.

Beth Haley credits the finishing touches — art, accessories, rugs and window treatments — in completing a room. Layering elements, in a thoughtful way, will give your space that impressive design you’ve been coveting. The littlest details can make the biggest impact.

Gain inspiration from five of Beth’s designs and the space of your dreams won’t seem too far out of reach.

Problem Solving: How to Make a Room Look Complete
Image: Andrea Behrends

Layers of texture, pattern, shapes and color set the foundation for this space, which is elevated with the many well-placed elements.

Problem Solving: How to Make a Room Look Complete
Image: Andrea Behrends

Throw pillows can make a world of difference in decorating a space. Here, they invite a pop of orange in an otherwise neutral room. The window treatment add another pattern yet repeat the pillow color and the art adds strong elements with thoughtful regards to scale, proportion and balance. The side table, accessories and lamp bring add sparkle to the space and the rug grounds the room and provides a sense of coziness. The result is a symphony of texture, pattern and color that beckons you in.

Art, accessories, rugs, and window treatments are all you need to create a complete layered design.
Image: Andrea Behrends

In putting together vignettes, follow the rule of three (or five). An odd number of accessories helps create a balanced and proportional and layered design.

Problem Solving: How to Make a Room Look Complete

Window treatments give a certain refinement required in a well-designed space. Warm earth tones and natural textured wall covering come together to create a cohesive design.

Art, accessories, rugs, and window treatments are all you need to create a complete layered design.

Eye-level lamps, window treatments, and art are all the elements needed for a design that looks thoughtful and complete. Here, Beth mastered the look by layering drapes over natural woven shades and adding a bold console table with large scale hardware.

Beth Haley is teeming with tips on how to make a room look complete. Start by layering different textures and colors in a space, and thoughtfully arrange art and elements you love. Take notes on the spaces shown above, then tackle rooms in your home. Let us know how it goes!

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