To design a harmonious space, you have to think about both small details and the big picture. That means that good design is not just about filling a room with individual pieces that look nice, but also making sure everything in the room works together—and, more importantly, that the design works with the architecture of your space. That can be a pretty big task to take on, especially if you're working within the constraints of a room with awkward corners, nooks, or curved walls. But, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure your room has a good flow to it—and Jason Saft, RS Home designer and owner of Staged to Sell Home , a luxury staging firm based in NYC and Brooklyn, taught us his tricks.

For the 2025 REAL SIMPLE Home , Saft had the challenge of designing an open-concept

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