We started walking through the concept of how to dress your home back in October. If you're anything like me, you may have already forgotten what we've talked about to date. If you're not, then this recap is just for my benefit (ha!). So far we have addressed:
Today, let's pick up where we left off. Let's get lost in the world of accessories. Accessories are my favorite part of an outfit,
and of a room. These pieces are a chance
to let your personality shine.
Personally, when it comes to an outfit, I am a watch person. I love an oversized face- I mean BIG- in a great
metal with a little bling (maybe I was a rapper in another life). I then tend
to stack bracelets with my watch to create a grouping of arm candy. While this sounds like a lot happening on my
wrist, I do operate by Coco Chanel’s rule of put everything on, and then take
one item off. I find a good balance in
this method of editing.
Accessories in the home offer the same
opportunity as fashion accessories: to showcase who you are.
Did you select a solid colored, textured fabric
for your sofa? Pop a couple of colorful
throw pillows grouped with another pillow showcasing your favorite saying on it.
Are you a world traveler? Arrange the
trinkets you’ve picked up along the way within your bookshelves amid the books
you’ve been reading and your family photos.
Mixing the types of items you display on a bookshelf or tabletop creates
visual interest.
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-Group
things. Rarely, do you want an item to
stand all by itself (the exception being if it is an oversized piece that commands attention). You can work in
pairs or in odd numbers- whatever feels right to you based on the items you are
working with.
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-Vary
height and stagger items. It is not
visually pleasing to see a straight line of items all at the same height. Move pieces forward of, and behind each other
while still keeping everything visible.
If you find that all of your candlesticks are close to the same height,
turn some books on their sides to create a stacked base and top with one of the
candlesticks.
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-Mix
colors. Life isn’t monochromatic. Mix white ceramic vases with silver picture
frames and blue pottery. Keep in mind
the color scheme of your room, but don’t feel it is necessary to match it exactly. Instead, tie in certain
colors or elements of the room, so the accessories feel at home in the space.
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-Choose
a variety of items. Picture frames, metal orbs, glass sculptures, ceramic
vases, woven baskets, small pieces of artwork on stands, and books are all
great elements to use when accessorizing a room. The placement of these pieces will be
determined by the function of your space.
If little hands or wild pet tails are a concern, place breakables at a
level where they won’t be in danger.
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Wanna know a secret? I will
style a shelf or tabletop, and 20 minutes later come back to look at it with
fresh eyes. Almost every time, I tweak
something- the angle of a photo frame, the height of a stack of books,
etc. You will more than likely do the
same thing- it’s okay. Just get started! The best way to accomplish your goal is to
dive in and play around with the placement. Don’t be afraid to place something
and then re-arrange it later.
You would make my day if you would message me photos of your accessorizing work. i'd love to see all the fun you are having!
-Liz
