GATHERING PLACE. The living room showcases the natural elements that the designer likes to add to a space, such as bamboo Roman shades and wicker chairs. “Any room benefits from a piece of wicker”, Ally says. She keeps all her big pieces neutral, then adds a pop of color with pillows and throws to make the room cozy. Ally says you should never be afraid to add anything blue to a room—it looks fresh for spring and enhances wood tones. Ally anchored the room with a neutral area rug. Her tip for rugs is to layer them: Make sure the bottom rug is very thin, and layer a plusher rug on top of it.