10 Interior Tips from Roman and Williams That Make a Big Impact

GOOP gives good advice and we completely agree – especially with tip #4!

Roman and Williams can transform any room into an extraordinary and memorable space that seems to exist outside the parameters of time. We asked them for some ideas to steal.

1

Paint your window frames a dark color.

Black is our preference, but a gray or dusty dark purple also really makes a great contrast with a lighter wall.

Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch’s Montauk House. Photo: Don Freeman
2

Flowers are the brightest color in the room.

Even fresh flowers added to a dried arrangement have an impact. Change color with the seasons and your home is always alive. We love a pretty monochrome palate, but a blast of color from nature is always welcome.

Brooklyn Townhouse. Photo: Bruce Buck
3

Lights, lights, lights!

From an incredible fixture to a paper lantern, put big and small lights in unexpected areas, and lots of them, to make a statement. Lighting is such an important part of creating atmosphere; it adds that cinematic rosy glow. The more the merrier.

The Dutch. Photo: Ian Freely
4

When in doubt, paint it.

When there’s a questionable piece of furniture from your grandma or an inexpensive desk from the flea market, paint it: Black, cream, gray or RED! Sometimes giving it just a dip on the legs, like socks on a chair, can be fun.

The Standard. Photo: Eric Laignel
5

Paint your bedroom a dark soothing color.

We like to use dusty blue or purple, or gray, like an elephant. It will help you sleep and creates a wonderful serene space.

Brooklyn Townhouse. Photo: Bruce Buck
6

Splurge on a great paint in certain areas.

Fine Paints of Europe, or Farrow & Ball are great choices. These can go far, especially on the windows or on any piece of furniture.

27 Restaurant & Bar at Freehand Hostel, Miami. Photo: Justin Namon, Haus Fotografie
7

Add layers.

Pile large round coffee tables with books and objects.

Brooklyn Townhouse. Photo: Bruce Buck
8

Collect artwork on one topic, and suddenly you have a collection!

It can be big or small, paper or paint. We used the sea as our inspiration and collected them for almost a year—it makes a great picture collection.

Montauk House. Photo: Mikkel Vang
9

Books are essential and can be used everywhere.

The great thing about books is they are beautiful and endlessly entertaining and educational.

Brooklyn Townhouse. Photo: Bruce Buck
10

Use edible décor in the kitchen.

It keeps your kitchen alive and active. So, put a pile of grapes on a table and make some juice with them, or a pile of lemons and make some lemonade.

East 4th Street Townhouse. Photo: Phil Toledano

Activate, love and USE everything, always!