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Breaking down the barriers of a “perfect home.”

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Something we talk about often at Domino is how real people (aka us) decorate. Most homes aren’t filled with only impeccable custom furniture, nor are they solely $15 thrift store gems or European flea market finds. An investment piece sits next to a Target purchase and a curbside score—the mix is where the magic happens.

Content creator Aarica Nichole gets it. She DIYs things every once in a while, thrifts a lot, and is also willing to wait months for a Noguchi light to be back in stock. Designing a room is a slow evolution rather than a race to the “after” pic, which leaves room for discoveries like how well a Bed Bath & Beyond dining set can complement a purple Danish sofa. Here, she gives Home Front the scoop on the aesthetic that makes her favorite spaces so captivating. Lindsey Mather, digital director

Current Mood

Today's Guest Editor: Aarica Nichole
Portrait Courtesy of Aarica Nichole

What I’m loving right now: I’ve been very intrigued by homes that at first glance look a bit cluttered and chaotic, but when you break it down, they’re perfectly strategic, detailed, and organized. I think it is a true talent to decorate with a lot of conflicting elements and find the harmony between them to make it all mesh.

Why I love it: It completely breaks down the traditional barriers and pressure of having a “perfect home.” These spaces have a very lived-in and relatable feel that I think we all collectively admire.

Pattern-mixed dining room
Photography by Lauren L Caron; Designed by Studio Laloc
Patterned sofa
Courtesy of Voutsa

Three ways I’d bring the look home:

  1. Buying pieces from different types of stores—some things new, some vintage items—for a more personalized, curated look.
  2. Mixing patterns! In a bathroom with a patterned wallpaper, patterned bath mat, and/or towels or maybe even a patterned area rug with a patterned sofa.
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