Q&A with Erin Conway from Kismet House
We spoke with design blogger & product stylist Erin Conway from Kismet House on what she loves about two signature Wisteria pieces and how to style them! She also gave us some inspiring insight into her craft.
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What do you love about this table?
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What don’t I love about this table?! It is the perfect soft wood tone and has just the right amount of distress and character. It definitely feels like it has a story to tell.
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How did this piece complement the surrounding space?
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I like to mix in natural wood tones that help the room feel more earthy and lived-in. If a piece has character and imperfections, a home immediately feels more welcoming and well-loved.
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Where do you find inspiration?
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I find inspiration from nature and landscapes. I like to design with a lot of texture and a color palette in mind. We can often just go outdoors, depending on where you are in the world, and be confronted with so many different color palettes and textures, effortlessly working together organically. You don’t even have to think about it, the world is sharing its palette with you.
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What are some other ways this piece could be used in a home?
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This piece could be used as an entry console in a small space, a makeup table in bedroom with a great stool or chair tucked underneath, or even as a small island in a kitchen. It is such a charming piece.
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What makes this cabinet unique?
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This cabinet has so much texture and variation in wood tone. It truly looks like it has been around for a hundred years!
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How did you decide where to place this piece?
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I knew I wanted to use this piece for kids’ shoe storage. We don’t have a proper entry, and those little shoes pile up by the door. Placing this in the living room, just off the front door, we have a chic and stylish place to set keys and mail, plus store their shoes.
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What is an unexpected way to use this design?
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I think the way we use it is unexpected; shoe storage is likely not what comes to mind when looking at such a stunning piece. Another great way to utilize it would be in a bedroom as storage for undergarments or in a large-scale kitchen with a dining nook to house spices and baking goods.
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What’s your go-to design tip that applies to most homes?
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Get the appropriate scale furniture for the room. Furniture that is too big makes your space feel smaller. Furniture that is too small makes your space feel unfinished.
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Finally, in your online course, An Every Home Design Guide – Kismet House Method, you talk about design FOMO. Can you explain what that is?
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Design FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is a concept I coined for my course. We are bombarded with images of homes, design, and style on social media, and we feel like we have to keep up with whatever is getting the most saves, shares, tags, and likes. This leads to impulse purchasing and not ever allowing yourself to truly embrace your own style, which creates a lot of soul-less homes that all look the same. In my course, I always remind my students: your style will not always be what is trending, and that’s more than okay. You need to love your home, not strangers on the internet.
Follow Erin on Instagram at @kismet_house and explore her blog at kismet-house.com.
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All images courtesy Erin Conway.
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