April 12 is labeled on the calendar as "Walk on Your Wild Side Day." Some people are afraid to get too "wild" with their interior design, but it doesn't have to be scary. John Elliott Interiors has many wonderful items inside our Lake of the Ozarks luxury furniture store that allow you to get bold with style while still retaining an elegant, sophisticated look.

Also, what appears wild to some may seem tame to others. As with most interior designs, if you like it, then it's a winner! Start small if you're worried, but we're willing to bet that once you try a walk on the wild side, you're going to want more!

Start With One Piece
If you are intrigued about bringing a bit of a wild streak into your interior design but hesitant to get started, start with one single piece that fits into that category for you. It could be something small like a brightly colored vase with a crazy pattern or an interesting lamp with a unique style. It could also be a large armchair or sofa in a bold color. When your "wild" item is surrounded by pieces that are more neutral, it will stand out but not overwhelm the entire room.


Do One Entire Room
For those of you that want to explore a little more of your wild side pertaining to interior design instead of just one home decor item, pick one room in your home to show off your daring style. You can fill it with all of your favorite colors, uniquely designed pieces of furniture, attention-grabbing pieces of art, and items that catch your eye and beg you to take them home. With it all contained in just one room, it won't take over the rest of the house and can be your creative oasis to escape to when you're in the mood. 


Let Your Creativity Run Wild!
Once you give a wilder interior design the chance to win you over, you just may fall in love with it so much that you want to turn your entire house into a unique showpiece! Your home should be decorated to make you happy. Visitors to it don't have to live there but you do, so design it into a space that you are happy to spend lots of time in. Your personal style and creativity combined with the knowledge and experience of our talented Lake of the Ozarks interior designers can magically transform your space into a one-of-a-kind experience you will be proud to show off. As American poet Dorothy Park cleverly put it, "Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye." 


You may come into our home interiors store at the Lake of the Ozarks with a few ideas in mind or you can just stop in and let our many different displays inspire you. We switch things around at John Elliott Interiors and receive brand new items often, so each time you visit our store, you're bound to see something new to fall in love with.