This breakfast nook is at the end of the kitchen and opens to a deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. "The room is square, so it made most sense to use a round table both for proportion and flow to the outdoors," Meisels says.Tip: When dressing walls, think beyond framed artwork or photos. "Walls can be tricky to dress in an interesting way. The default is always to use art or family photos ... but I find that so dull and flat when used over and over again in every room," Meisels says. As an alternative, she creates a rhythm throughout a home using sconces, wallpaper, trim and other sculptural elements. "Because the room was a kitchen, I chose plates to add a touch of casual fun and color and also to echo round the shape of the table," Meisels says. How to create a plate composition: "I had such a good time pulling the plate collection together!" she says. I simply went to a china shop, picked a bunch of my favorites, laid them all out on the floor and started to mix and match. Anything that stood out as being too odd I eliminated while being mindful not to chose them all from the same designer. There is a common thread between all of the plates and platters, either through color or pattern. I also used a variety of sizes and shapes to keep the collection interesting."Table: Saarinen
Tulip Table by KnollChandelier: Robert AbbyBowl: Crate and Barrel