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ADVICE FROM THE PRO: Mickey Nelson Talks Home Design To younger people who are offered generational keepsakes: "Keep the chest of drawers, keep the painting that you like. A lot of the tchotchkes and accessories and stuff, no, you might have your own stuff. You'll need a sofa to sit on and a good coffee table, something with character, is a hard find. Hang on to those and incorporate them into your home style, even if you're more modern. Use that one family heirloom to make the rest of the room pop." Personalize rooms with beloved artwork: "Art is definitely personal and can be anything you like. Buy some pieces from local artists and add an interesting look to your room. Try a traditional painting in a more contemporary room (or vice versa) and switch things up from time to time. This is a way to make the room completely yours or freshen up a space to feel new again." Patterns and colors Carpeted hallway and the eating area are warm and cozy thanks to natural light and neutral colors. more sharp edge or contemporary. I've done both midcentury modern and contemporary, but I really like all the German Bauhaus stuff. They had great designers." While Nelson does a lot of mid-century work, most jobs that come his way (and get photographed) tend to be a little more traditional. Nelson enjoys both types of design and in fact owns an antique shop, Antique Blue, 32 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 THEROANOKER.COM