Pottery Barn Cortona Dining Table Season after season, we urge ourselves to give our homes a refresh. It's only natural—in the summertime, we want to see our spaces filled with breezy linens, cheerful stripes, and low-maintenance grass cloth. But come fall, we often crave deep, moody tones, low lighting, and richer fabrics. In essence, we want our homes to reflect how the outside world makes us feel. Few people understand this better than Monica Bhargava, Pottery Barn's Executive Vice President of Product Development and Design. In her own home, she focused on creating the right layers to be able to easily switch the mood seasonally and update as her heart desires—and that's without spending a ton! Her secret? Finding the right basics that are both functional and timeless to be able to layer other elements according to the seasons. Meet the Expert Monica Bha...