Leather is one of those materials I come back to again and again. I love it on a beautifully worn chair, a clean-lined sofa, a small ottoman, or even in little details throughout the room. It brings warmth, texture, and a bit of richness without needing much else around it. And maybe my favorite thing about leather? It almost always gets better once you actually start living with it.

It’s easy to think of a rug as one more thing to check off the list. Find a color you like, choose a pattern, and move on. In reality, a rug is one of the most important decisions in a room. It sets the foundation for everything else. It influences the scale of the furniture, softens the space, and brings all of the individual pieces together.