HGTV Stars Answer Your Most-Asked Decorating Questions

Jasmine Roth, Hidden Potential: "People sometimes think they should center art between the sofa and the ceiling, and I totally get the impulse to make things symmetrical. But it’s best to keep artwork about 8 inches above the sofa. That way, people can enjoy it whether they’re standing in front of it or seated across from it. If the sofa has a very low back, go a little higher up. I’m really into putting woven wall hangings above sofas. They require only a single nail for the hook, fill the space well and look totally awesome."

Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Smart Home 2020: "It’s a three-step process. First assess how you feel about the lighting that’s already in place, including recessed cans, chandeliers, and pendants. Basically, the total amount you need has to do with the size of the space and how much natural light hits it. (There are online lighting calculators to help figure this out.) Then consider how you’ll spend time in the room and task lighting. In a living room, for example, you may want a sconce near your sofa or the favorite chair where you do your reading. Start with that and live in the room. Then fill in holes with soft lighting that can also enhance your decor, like a chic table lamp."

Drew Scott, Property Brothers: Forever Home: "Pairing patterns of different scales is the way to pull it off — think a large, widely spaced pattern with detailed, compact designs. For example, an airy floral on a wallpaper in a bedroom would go well with a bench that has thin stripes. You also want to make sure there are some coordinating colors between the patterned pieces. And if they have bold colors, there should be neutral elements in the room to balance them out — much like how a 'Jonathan' sets the stage for a 'Drew!'"

Mina Starsiak Hawk, Good Bones: "You shouldn’t! Dividing up an open floor plan with colors defeats the whole idea, which is to create a cohesive, airy feeling. I like a light neutral color for the entire space. Two of my go-tos are Alpaca and Rhinestone, a greige and a light gray, both by Sherwin-Williams. Only transition paint colors when there’s a spot that has a natural break, like painting an L-shaped hallway one color on the long part and another color around the corner."