You know that feeling when you’re looking at your home and something just seems, well, off? But you just can’t put your finger on what’s missing? These are the moments to call in the experts. Here we’ve got secrets for crafting the perfect room (hint: Don’t try to mimic a hotel) and the finishing touches that every space needs, but are often overlooked. 

A lot of people don’t understand curtains anymore—I’m such a curtain person. Carpets, upholstery, curtains—these give a room softness and luxury and they set the tone for the art and furniture.

People oftentimes try to model their home after a hotel, which is the wrong approach. You should never want your home to look like a hotel—it’s so impersonal.

People don’t really pay attention to the size of the rug, which is very important. A big rug in a big room makes the room incredible.

Be sure to have chic lampshades. Step back to smaller, simple things.

Something that is really important to me that a lot of people don’t pay attention to is flowers and plants in the house. It’s so pretty to have something alive in the house like a fern or some kind of plant. It brings life into the house and feels cozy.

You have to have a few beautiful accessories to ground a room. This is what separates a generic room from a very personal-feeling room. These days there is a lot more accessibility to really special items—you can look at really chic interiors and find more affordable ways to find those things.

Find something to collect. Whether it’s Chinese porcelain or sculptures, there are so many things you can collect that will make your home very personal and also be a conversation piece.

When you travel, buy beautiful objects and things. Though, obviously, maintain a focus and don’t make your home look like a souvenir store. Nothing wrong with souvenirs, just make them special.