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14 Ways to Make Hero Features Stand Out in Neutral Decor

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Vanessa Walker
Vanessa WalkerMarch 21, 2022
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor.
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And then a hero came along… Here are some great examples of how to make a single item, or collection of items, stand out, and to draw the eye to a specific feature (as opposed to encouraging the gaze to roam throughout a room). A hero item can be a beautiful light, a standout piece of furniture, a noticeable fixture, or simply a clever way of bringing attention to an item against a neutral background. It’s all part of approaching your space with ‘design thinking’ by knowing what you want to highlight and why…

And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
Dean Dyson Architects
1. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Dean Dyson Architects
C. Kairouz Architects
2. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: C Kairouz Architects

Do you want a beautifully resolved interior like the ones pictured. Find a local, reviewed interior designer who can help you.
conway + wise
3. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Conway + Wise
Kirsty Ristevski @miss.sneakypeek
4. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Kirsty Ristevski
Cumulus Studio
5. Hobart, Tasmania
Designer: Cumulus Studio
CRiSP GREEN HOMES
6. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Crisp Green Homes
TOTAL CONCEPTS
7. San Francisco, USA
Designer: Total Concepts

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Steph Gaelick Designs
8. New York, USA
Designer: Steph Gaelick Designs
Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L
9. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Danielle Victoria Design Studio
AE Interiors
10. Houston, USA
Designer: AE Interiors
Iconic Design+Build
11. Phoenix, USA
Designer: Iconic Design + Build
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12. Paris, France
Designer: LAAD Studio
Kitty Lee Architecture
13. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Kitty Lee Architecture
Cranberry Design
14. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Cranberry Design


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