How to Decorate Like Candice Olson

Candice Olson is a Canadian interior designer whose TV show, Divine Design, has made her famous. Her style is a mix of contemporary and traditional with a bit of the unexpected.

Instructions

1. Candice loves lighting. Her favorite is probably recessed "pot" lights. The lighting in her rooms comes from multiple sources, such as overhead lighting, lamps, wall sconces, and under cabinet lighting. She loves to use fun and unique chandeliers.

2. Custom draperies and pillows are almost always found in Candice Olson's designs. She loves to create layered draperies, use trims on draperies in the traditional spaces, and use large grommets on the draperies in the more modern spaces. She uses many pillows in different fabrics and shapes.

3. Accessories are plentiful in Candice Olson's designs. There is rarely a flat surface that is not covered in several accessories, such as plants, picture frames, spheres, canisters, and trays.

4. Candice is not afraid to try out the latest trend, product, or gadget in her designs. Whether it is the latest appliance, electronic device, decorating tool, or lighting controls, she is likely to incorporate that into her designs.

5. Mirrors and shiny reflective surfaces are often found in Candice Olson's designs. She loves to bounce light around the room. The shiny reflective surfaces are often found in appliances, lamps, hardware, light fixtures, and accessories.