Even though we have lived here for a year and a half, I can still sometimes feel we are in the just-moved-in-phase. Our home had so much to be done to bring the “bones” (walls and floors, mostly) up to speed and we are only barely starting to approach the wonderful actual decorating part. My two “musts” that by themselves can make a room awesome all on their own are a good rug and an amazing light fixture. In my opinion, that is where a space can make it or break it.
If you have got something unique and interesting going on with those two, the whole room can suddenly appear thoughtful and designed.
We just upgraded light fixtures in our second floor landing and entryway and after much deliberating, I actually chose to go with the exact same fixture in both spots. I am an advocate for identical repeating fixtures throughout a home, especially in functionally similar places like a hall and entry.
I feel this way about paint colors (using the same color in many rooms in a house) too.
The style direction we are taking our home is mostly traditional and sometimes a little bit of art deco too. I can get so sidetracked when I see other styles executed really well, but I have to remind myself to always come back to my vision and that it is okay to appreciate other styles while being disciplined enough to not try and fit them all in my house.
When I stand at the bottom of the stairs and can see both the entry and landing light at the same time, it feels a tiny bit fancy, almost like a hotel. This piece is quintessential art deco and having them reminds me why art deco is one of the styles I chose in the first place, because it is so consistently my very favorite and gives me heart eyes.