The weather may still feel hot, but summer is coming to an end. Even if you’re not quite ready to put on your sweater or grab a pumpkin spice latte, now is a great time to evaluate your summer decor and make some easy, affordable swaps to get your home fall ready.

As do most of my clients, I like to look at the bigger picture before I start selecting details such as finishes, furniture, and decor for any space. The basement was no exception! Ultimately, if Jason and I were going to put a certain amount of time and money into making this space enjoyable, we wanted to be sure to do it right! So I built a concept board to see how all of my choices would look when pieced together. Does it match the end result? No, not exactly, but that speaks to the idea of enjoying the journey, not just the destination ;)

How do you define your design style? I’d be willing to guess that you probably enjoy elements of several styles—maybe you swoon over the clean lines of modern design but treasure the warmth of boho.

To create a cohesive space, some interior design guides may suggest that you stick to only one style. But I don’t necessarily agree!

If you’re feeling trapped by design style and struggling to narrow yours down, this guide is for you. I’m sharing some tips to help you establish your signature style outside the traditional design boundaries. Let’s get started!

In celebration alongside AllModern for their first-ever brick and mortar store, I gave this room a glow-up. We loved this room before, but now we never leave!