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NOT SURE HOW TO WORK AROUND THOSE TRICKY SPOTS IN YOUR HOME?
CORTNEY BISHOP , PRINCIPAL DESIGNER AND OWNER OF CORTNEY BISHOP DESIGN
IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, OFFERS HER EXPERT ADVICE.
By Stephanie Sisco
Room Rx
I have no upper
cabinets in my
kitchen but want
to add backsplash
tile. Where is the
best stopping point?
I’d also love advice on
making this modern
and minimalist
space feel warmer
and more inviting.
—Jenna, homeowner
in Ontario, Canada
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ADD WARMTH
As serene as minimalism
can be, an empty kitchen can
feel cold. Rugs and greenery
will bring life to the room.
TO BUY: Moroccan Flatweave
Rug by Sarah Sherman Samuel,
from $98; luluandgeorgia.com.
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ILLUMINATE THE ISLAND
Hang pendant lights above
the island to add character
and draw the eye in. This
is especially helpful in an
open-concept space.
TO BUY: Terra Pendant,
$239; cedarandmoss.com.
2
WEAVE IN TEXTURE
Incorporate some woven
accents, such as barstools
or window coverings, to
prevent the space from
feeling stark and sterile.
TO BUY: Tejido Counter
Stool, $349; cb2.com.
1
MAKE A STATEMENT
On the wall with no upper
cabinets, take your tile to the
top of the window trim for
an eye-catching focal point.
TO BUY: Canyon 6 Hand-
painted Tile, $73 per sq. ft.;
tabarkastudio.com for info.
Q:
Submit your own design dilemmas
to [email protected].
Illustration by Babeth Lafon
PRODUCT IM
AGES COURTESY OF M
ANUFACTURERS
32 REAL SIMPLE NOVEMBER 2019
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