Reconsider this: reno’ing for resale
And more unfiltered opinions from design pros.
They say that we all become our parents. This rings true for me in one way at least: a found love of antiquing. My sisters and I used to whine and moan when our mom brought us thrifting; now I do it for fun on the weekends (a set of early 20th-century wood dining chairs was my latest score). Per usual, we asked Home Front’s recent guest editors what design views they’ve been reconsidering of late. I couldn’t resist sharing a hot take of my own below, too. Here’s a little spoiler: Aiming for “perfection” is so last year. —Lindsey DeSimone, senior marketing manager
Reconsider This
Where Your Decor Comes From
How much can we have things made by hand; source vintage pieces; and work with artists and artisans whom we know and trust? How much can we avoid the great, big, corporate machine of it all!? I definitely want to head in this direction as much as possible, with everything I do. For JH Shop’s products, we are working with small artisans whose values align with ours. It’s just a much nicer path to be on for me, one that makes sense and brings me joy. —Frances Merrill, designer
A Little Mess
Imperfections and lived-in layers are the signs of a well-loved space. The ring on the wood from your glass isn't the end of the world! We have this debate with our clients regarding marble countertops all of the time. They are meant to be used—embrace the odd mark or stain. People pay extra for the patina at a vintage store, and it's no different with a material you're installing in your house. The coziest homes are ones filled with a little mess and layers of collections from travels. —Jen Levy Rutka, designer
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