Comprehending concept through principles and embellishment of elements can be very easy. The best way to learn what the homeowner has available, is to look through his or her home; the garage, the basement, the attic, or any storage; this is how a good designer finds accessories to use in design. Usually, the object one uses in design or displayed in the home can create an attractive design. Objects one displays are collectibles of figurines, plates, rocks, mirrors, nostalgic collectables, books, plants, glassware, antiques, awards, bowls, baskets, artifacts, and sculptures.
A designer will create arrangements of dolls, or a decorative cylinder filled with corks or hotel keys. Antiques stores, craft galleries, and/or flea market are fun places to shop for collectibles. A memorable something can be attractive and a story to boot. By making a pleasing display of accessories, family, friends, and neighbors will get a tickle from the way the house looks with various displays of personal interests or memories.
Avoid placing like items at opposite ends of a fireplace mantel. Don’t be dull and show symmetry on shelves and mantels. Instead, rely on clusters of objects to balance one another. Propped and overlapping photographs feel more casual Help unite a vignette on either end of the mantel. Avoid distributing individual accessories around a room. Arrange groups Combine items that share a similar palette, character, and texture. Vary the size of pieces Use odd numbers for each vignette arrange items in a pyramid tallest objects in back, from highest to lowest If an item is small, group it with other small items on a tray or in a bowl. If an object is low, set it atop a decorative box or books. Unless you live in a library, mix accessories with books. Place paperback books in the bedroom or someplace low-key. Books are treasures that warm up a room, and the most inexpensive accessory you can find. Don’t forget the foundations of design The tall candles (gradation) on a coffee table This weighs down or holds the arrangement surrounded by objects of descending size. Small items grouped tastefully on a tray display a presence of like items. The bowl of fruit works like fresh flowers Think "living" arrangements” Never place something that looks old or outdated. This can create a two years hiatus, or look as if never touched. Email Close attention to scale Your arrangement should not be too big or too small for the surface it's on. ¼ piece of pie Don't fill every tabletop with multiple accessories or too ornate. Design needs a chance sink in and one need to rest from too much of everything Always stagger sizes on coffee tables or flat surfaces. A stack of books can sit horizontally or vertical. Large to small Use books that coordinate or tie into another close object within sight Group objects that share a common character With consideration use unified colors, multiple finishes or texture. Add special items or unique pieces Add a characteristic of class, style, and passion Don't hide a passion in a closet if one is a collector Group items together on shelves or tabletops Display groupings on a wall. Only use curio cabinets when ones objects are valuable or delicate Escape looks that often look boring and hinder interaction. Keep items moving in ones design. Combining lots of like items make a collective weight. This works well in grouping a design Collections do not need to be of great value A display of PEZ dispensers, fans, tsum tsums, or straw hats can have a significant influence on displays. Frankly, practically anything can look decent if you group enough together. Fret not If you have a limited number of good pieces, toss in a few phonies One can always replace the phonies with better ones as you acquire them. Be diligent in finding great value for frugal décor Resonate an accent color When rooms have accent colors that are dominant, repeat the colors in the accessories to tie the room together. Keep your eyes entertained Provide your eyes with someplace to travel. Display the accessories to pick up the dominant accent color in the room. One will actively look for the color in another location or object. Glass accessories on the coffee table make even ordinary objects look special because it makes things stand out or sparkle. Look for balance Use sculptures to balance lamps on a console table Use art groups to balance tall photographs This bridges the distance between furniture and the ceiling in tall spaces or large gallery walls. Be open to surprise When everyday objects are taken out of perspective and tinned as a work of art, it can express on extraordinary implication Use old scales, horse tricycles, radio flyers, cups on a chandelier, books for a table base, hubcaps for wall art, and trunks for tables. There is no end to the possibilities. People decorate with vintage microscopes, scissors — even old lawn sprinklers. The only limit is your imagination.
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