3
Texture
In a neutral room without
much color, “texture adds
warmth,” says Peña. Choose
at least three varied materials
(like linen, leather, macramé,
and woodgrain) to make
a room cozy and inviting.
Texture is particularly impact-
ful in a bedroom, where you
don’t want too many distract-
ing colors or patterns but still
want the space to feel luxe
and layered.
2
Greenery
Plants are a must-have in all of
Peña’s designs. “They can help fill
space at a lower cost than furniture,”
she says. They also create a sense of
calm as well as continuity with your
exterior surroundings. Her current
go-to greenery is the Ficus Moclame
(at right), which she says provides
an organic and architectural focal
point. When it comes to picking the
right container, look around the
room. If the space is minimalist,
choose a pot with a basket weave or
texture that adds some interest.
It’s all about finding balance among
the elements in each space.
OPPOSITE PAGE: CHAIRS FROM
CARL HANSEN; ART FROM
CRYSTAL LIU; COFFEE TABLE FROM
CHARUK AND FORD; SOFA FROM
ABC HOM
E; LIGHT FIXTURE FROM
APPARATUS; RUG
FROM
STARK. THIS PAGE: BLACK CHAIR FROM
CARL HANSEN; HEADBOARD FROM
PEG W
OODW
ORKING; CHAIR FROM
THE CITIZENRY; NIGHTSTAND FROM
57TH STREET DESIGN
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