Use favorite collectibles in complementary colors to create a focal point in a corner, as Kimberly did in her living room. A painted barrel, cupboard, lightning rod and feed-sack pillows all bear touches of blue and red with pops of mustard, her chosen palette.
Top: A cherished stepback cupboard in the living room with original blue paint exemplifies one of Kimberly’s display tips. “Using the largest item on the left to the smallest on the right flows better and feels more natural to the eye,” she explains. The jar of colorful marbles recalls gifts from her grandmother.
Above: Binoculars, vintage birding books and a wooden bird sculpture pay homage to a favorite hobby and career choice in a living room vignette. Layered with a coverlet, a vintage chair invites study and quiet moments.