The halo means that certain desirable qualities are give to something because of other traits.

For example: Some men are assumed to be intelligent because they are handsome.

For interior design some things are considered outstanding because they are rare, expensive, and challenging to use.

Such halo traits do not in and of themselves necessarily make for a good design composition.

Because something is rare makes it rare but not necessarily good design.

Because something is expensive makes it expensive and not necessarily good design.

All elements used in a design composition must manifest the necessary aesthetics to be of merit in the design composition and not because of their halo traits.

Halo traits may have socio-economic status or other reasons why they are used which can be important for some people.

Are the design elements in your residential environment there because of halo traits or because of aesthetics?

Food for thought.