Designer Details – Decor Selections by Christy Tarver

You’ve been watching all of those shows on HGTV and they’ve inspired you to take your home’s look to the next level. The problem is, you’re not the homeowner on the screen receiving the complimentary upgrade. You actually have to stick to a budget and don’t have much to allot for a total transformation.

Here’s where Christy Tarver comes in. As owner of Homes by Christy ATL, Tarver attributes her keen eye to her years of experience in remodeling, staging, and building renovation. Tarver says it’s all about mixing the elements. “This technique is fun and adds personality to a room. Use items you already own and add new pieces to create a fresh look.

LET THERE BE LIGHT
“We used this chandelier over a white farmhouse table in our dining room. Your light fixtures will change the whole look of a room,” Tarver says. “In this case, we created a look of elegance from the lighting. To bring the two elements together, you can add a country-style vase with eye-catching flowers in the center of the table resting on a crystal silver tray.
$350 SHANDY 28.75-IN 9-LIGHT PEWTER CANDLE CHANDELIER
Lowe’s 5925 Roswell Rd. NE., Sandy Springs | Lowes.com

GLAM IT UP
“I love this lamp! It has lots of glamour and glitz. We used it in the master bedroom with a distressed wood bed base and fabric headboard,” Tarver says. “We also had matching side tables with mirrored fronts and we changed the hardware on the tables from rubbed bronze to round crystal knobs.” In an effort to bring the two elements together, “we chose a soft gray bedding set and added more glamour with sequined-covered accent pillows and a matching throw blanket.”
$150 BOHEMIAN CRYSTAL TABLE LAMP
Pier 1 Imports 1401 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta | Pier1.com

AMAZE WITH ANIMAL PRINT
“Never be afraid to toss in animal print,” Tarver says. “In the right space [think living room] accompanied with modern pieces, it will
create a stunning sight to see.”
$631 MILLIE LOFT BENCH – SAFAVIEH®
Target Atlantic Station, Atlanta Target.com

Christy Tarver
• Owner of Homes by Christy ATL
• Tarver has 12 years experience in building renovation.
• With a penchant for all things interior design, Tarver helps her clients with everything from staging and remodeling to organizing and more.
• HomesByChristyAtl.com

“You don’t have to have a certain look in a room to mix the elements, it’s all in the accessories and hardware. It does not take tons of money—a small investment can transform a room and give it new life.”