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embellishment More embellished esthetic styles can include rooms planned around a specific style (French antiques or Tuscan countryside, for example) or a more varied and eclectic menagerie of items (such as combining African masks with Chinese buddhas and Indian textiles). No matter what type of embellished esthetic you choose, here are some potential pitfalls to avoid: • Eclectic can be an interesting, engaging style, but avoid letting it get out of hand. Showcase colorful items against a neutral background to keep an eclectic esthetic reined in. • Keep in mind that the more stuff you have in your space, the more time it will take to clean. Choose items that will not take too long to move, dust, clean, handle, replace, or rearrange. • An embellished or eclectic look creates an enveloping, cozy feel. Just as minimalist spaces must strive to avoid looking too stark, the key to this style is to strike a balance between cozy and too cozy. Add some polish, or your space can start to feel frumpy and unprofessional. • Differentiate between necessary items, beautiful objects, and unnecessary clutter. If something is not necessary for you to conduct your work on a daily basis, it's not an integral piece of your room design. If you don't love the object with all your heart, then it probably has no business being in your massage space. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci I t p a y s t o b e A B M P C e r t i f i e d : w w w. a b m p . c o m / g o / c e r t i f i e d c e n t r a l 67