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Designer Jonathan Adler Encourages You to Embrace Eccentricity My parents, whom I love and adore and who gave me and my siblings the best childhood ever (I hope you’re reading this, Mommy!), were pretty hands off. Their one rule? Don’t be boring. This rule (and my mother’s ebullient sense of color) has stayed with me as I’ve built my business and informs my design philosophy to this day. So, if you’re looking to add the “Jonathan Adler touch” to your home, there’s one thing I exhort you to do: banish the banal. But how? I’ve always believed that a home should be a reflection of your personality, not a carbon copy of someone else’s. The best interiors tell a story. They’re layered with memories, humor, color, and a healthy dose of confidence. If your home feels like it could belong to anyone, it probably needs a little more you. Design should make your heart beat faster every time you walk through the front door so, here are a few tips on how you can embrace eccentricity: Always buy a chandelier that’s bigger than you think you need and more expensive than you think you can afford. Any time I’ve skimped on lighting, I’ve lived to regret it. A chandelier is more than a source of light—it’s the punctuation mark in a room. It tells everyone that something fabulous is happening here. I’m a firm believer that every room deserves at least one unforgettable moment, and lighting is one of the easiest ways to create it.