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“To keep the Quiet Luxury vibe while unsaturating the trend, I look for things I call ‘my favorite aunt’ pieces. Think eccentric, think vibrant, extra, perhaps as far as inappropriate for the space, a piece that breaks the mood."

"There is a true art to creating a well-balanced maximalist masterpiece from the chaos of endless options. Plus, there’s always a great story attached to the items around a room, making them great spaces for cocktails and conversations.”

‘A warm-toned beige creates a perfect atmosphere for a new breed of modern that upends the cold and impersonal mood that people typically perceive as modern,’

"Splurge on wall treatments like bold wallpaper, yes, even on the ceiling!"

“A very traditional French Rococo wood console table full of dimension, swirl, and pomp dropped into a sleek modern white space is simply stunning.”

“For my clients who love the clean and serene look of a bright, white home, pairing natural oak with white walls provides the perfect patina.”

Catch Melissa Van Zee in action on House Hunters Renovation's Modern vs. Beachy episode to see why van zee design interiors continues to set the standard in interior design.