At the age of eight, Marylou found herself yearning to curate and create with a desire to transform spaces around her. Possessing an acute awareness of her surroundings and drawn to the beauty and elegance of well-designed spaces, she found her passion in interior design…and the rest is history!
We spoke to Marylou in her beautiful home recently and she took us through how she styles her buffet, sideboards and baker’s stands.
These pieces of furniture offer a fantastic way to add extra storage to your home while providing the perfect spot to showcase your treasures and decorative items. They also create an ideal setting for adding lighting and ambience with a beautiful lamp or for displaying a large mirror or artwork. Whatever you choose to feature on your buffet should reflect your personality—it’s an opportunity to express who you are, and the items you display can serve as a great conversation starter!
“I love styling people’s homes, and I encourage them, while we are designing the project and procuring furniture, to start looking for art and object along the way so that by the end of the project their house has a really lovely feel to it.” – Marylou Sobel
Marylou’s buffet is a treasure trove of meaningful collections, many gathered from her travels around the world. Each piece has been thoughtfully styled to reflect the deep significance they hold for her, her husband, and their family. Among the items are ceramic statues from Turkey and a hand-sculpted horse made by an Iranian artist living in France.
“I love horses and come from a family of horse riders, so this is really special and meaningful to me.”
Marylou shares.
Also on display is a beautiful tiara and purse, adorned with delicate embroidered lace in perspex boxes. Instead of keeping these beautiful heirlooms tucked away, Marylou chooses to showcase them for everyone to enjoy and spark conversation.
Incorporating meaningful elements into your sideboard styling can elevate your space, turning it into a visually appealing focal point. By experimenting with height, layers, and textures, and thoughtfully blending elements from the surrounding rooms, you’ll create a display that’s both captivating and sophisticated.
Remember, your sideboard is more than just a functional piece of furniture—it’s an opportunity to showcase your personality and style. With a little creativity and attention to detail, you can transform it into a stunning centrepiece that truly enhances your home!
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