Design Rules: Scale, Proportion & Balance

Get ready to dive into the world of design fundamentals with this fun, in-person event! We’ll explore how to use scale, proportion, and balance to create eye-catching layouts and visuals that really pop. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to sharpen their creative skills. Join us and start designing like a pro!

Learn Why Your Room Feels “Off” — And How to Fix It

You bought the sofa.
You chose beautiful artwork.
You layered in pillows and a rug.

But something still feels… off.

Most homeowners don’t struggle with style — they struggle with scale.

• Is the art too small?
• Is it hanging too high?
• Is the rug the wrong size?
• Why doesn’t the room feel finished?

The truth is, even the most beautiful pieces won’t work if proportion and placement are wrong.

In this hands-on workshop, Rebecca Mickler of Mickler & Co. Design Studio will teach you the foundational design rules that instantly elevate a space — without buying all new furniture.

• The correct height to hang wall art (and the formula designers use)
• How wide artwork should be over a sofa or console
• The most common rug sizing mistakes homeowners make
• Coffee table and side table proportion guidelines
• How to measure your room like a designer
• The difference between balance and symmetry

You’ll learn simple, repeatable rules you can apply in any room.

This workshop is practical — not theoretical.

Attendees are invited (but not required) to bring:
• Sofa length
• Wall width
• Ceiling height
• Rug dimensions
• A photo of their space

Rebecca will walk through optional live examples to demonstrate correct sizing and placement in real time.

• Homeowners furnishing or refreshing a room
• Anyone unsure how high to hang art
• DIY decorators who want a polished, professional look
• Realtors and home stagers
• Design lovers who want to understand the “why” behind great rooms

No prior design experience is required.

Confidence in your decisions.
Clear formulas for art placement and furniture sizing.
And the ability to walk into a room and immediately know what needs adjusting.

A well-designed room isn’t about buying more — it’s about getting the proportions right.

Seats are limited to keep the workshop interactive and personal.

Reserve your spot today and learn how to make your home feel balanced, finished, and professionally designed.

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