Real Simple

Movin' On Up: Welcome to Our 2023 Real Simple Home!

By Erica Finamore, Hannah Baker, Leslie Corona, and Teddy Willson

“I wanted a blue-and-red scheme while avoiding any kind of Fourth of July vibes,” says designer Megan Hopp, who’s based in New York City and Washington, D.C. “So I opted for bright, electric shades of each,” like Valspar’s Sweet Melon (on the doors) and BFF Blue (the ceiling and trim). “Then I threw in some pinks as a bit of a surprise.” But in this space, which blends modern maximalism with a 1960s style, pattern is the main story—specifically Megan’s favorite, stripes! There’s the zigzaggy wallpaper, the candy stripes on the rug, and the cabana-print bedding. Megan broke the first rule of pattern mixing: Hers are all around the same scale. It works, though, because the varied colors and configurations give the eye focal points. Cool trick!