Home Decorating Ideas: Vern Yip's Top 9 Decorating Secrets

1. Design for Living

It doesn't matter whether Vern is designing a room for himself, a client, or a TV show, he considers who will be using the space and how they want to live. "Great design isn't just about aesthetically pleasing rooms," he says. "The whole point of interior design is about creating environments where people can really live their lives and where you can connect with your friends and family."