The team is thrilled to welcome Meredith Page and Liz Livingston, the creative duo behind the Atlanta-based design firm Page House Studio. With a combined 15 years of experience in interiors and fashion, they joined forces in 2023 to create a studio that focuses on bespoke design and a curated collection of accessories—specifically, their signature pedestals.
Meredith and Liz join Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss how they transitioned from coworkers to business partners, the power of elevating everyday objects, and why "the edit" is the most crucial step in any design project. They share their secrets for creating dynamic vignettes, the importance of "triangulation" in styling, and why a pedestal is the missing ingredient your bookshelf needs.
Quick Decorating Takeaways:
Elevate with Pedestals: Give your small treasures and collectibles the importance they deserve by placing them on a pedestal. This adds instant height and architecture to a vignette, preventing small items from getting lost on a shelf or table.
Master "Triangulation": When styling a surface, visualize a triangle to guide your arrangement. Group items to create high and low points (the peaks and corners of the triangle) to establish a natural flow and rhythm for the eye.
Photograph to Edit: If a room feels cluttered or "off," take a photo of it with your phone. Viewing the space through a lens often highlights imbalances or clutter that your eye misses in person, helping you know exactly what to remove.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
01:00 Meredith & Liz’s origin story: From fashion styling to interior design
05:00 Why they launched a product line focused on pedestals
09:00 How to use pedestals to layer depth and height in shelves
13:00 The "Rule of Threes" vs. "Triangulation" in styling
18:00 Mixing materials: Acrylic, wood, and stone
24:00 The Art of the Edit: How to remove items to let a room breathe
30:00 Why you should treat your accessories like a "wardrobe" for your home
35:00 Decorating Dilemma: Styling a large, awkward coffee table
42:00 Tips for finding unique vintage pieces
58:00 Closing notes & where to find Page House Studio
Page House Studio | Website
Follow them on Instagram: @pagehousestudio
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