HGTV's Nate Berkus Has A Simple Yet Genius Tip For Making Your Home Look More Put Together

Do you ever get frustrated that a room or your entire home seems unfinished or lacks that "put together" ambiance? Whenever an HGTV show reveals a finished home, everything from the furniture to the small personal details gives it a stylized air that can be tricky to nail for some. Whether you are into cluttercore and maximalist themes or prefer minimalist designs, layering your rooms with bigger and smaller items that mean something to you is the easiest way to pull a space together. While it still works to keep spaces neat and tidy — and even understated, if that's your preference — design experts and consumers alike want to show off their beloved items rather than smuggle them away.

No one agrees with this sentiment more than HGTV's Nate Berkus, who answered his followers' questions about home interior tips and tricks in a video for Architectural Digest. Berkus explained that layers are key to making a home seem put together, and these can be everything from place mats or blankets from trips you've gone on to customized or thrifted vases, paintings, or any other decor that is personal to you.

Berkus thinks that to really give a room — and even a house, for that matter — a designed, inviting aesthetic, you need pieces that mean something. While the ultimate guide to minimalist decor says to remove anything that isn't essential to the room, cluttercore trends are all about displaying the personal items that make you feel good. Berkus touts a mix of these, noting that while you can buy furniture sets that match, it's the thrifted and collected items that give a stylish, lived-in finish.

During his Q&A session, Nate Berkus explained, "Layers make a home feel assembled over time." As you travel or visit local secondhand shops and flea markets, he believes it's good to buy those pieces that speak to you and add them to your various rooms. Pick artwork that you thrifted or even customized pieces from online stores or artists. Try to find colors that help pull the theme of the room together by complementing your other furnishings and elements. You could even hang a tapestry or rug on your wall to bring both texture and prints/colors.

"It's not instant, and it's never done," Nate Berkus told viewers. Layering is about continually adding everything from wall and surface decor to updating or swapping out furnishings. Examples are silver pieces for your kitchen collections, new mug prints for your coffee bar, and vintage napkin rings that give a unique and personalized touch. He also explained that these layers don't have to be pricey. There are many great ways to put family heirlooms on display, or you can fill a glass box with Polaroids or postcards as a unique way to display them. There are a few interior design mistakes HGTV's Nate Berkus wants you to avoid, one being following trends without considering what you like or want. Berkus is a big believer in decorating for yourself and your preferences rather than following fads. In an interview with Homes & Gardens, he told homeowners and renters that while trends can fade, adding things that make you feel good will ensure your home always exudes style and an ambiance that is both welcoming and cozy.