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Home accessories infuse personality and warmth into a space and give your surroundings a sense of cohesiveness. The perfect combination of strategically placed elements can give a room character and add vibrancy.
Although the art of accessorizing can sometimes be a challenging process, the transformation can be remarkable. By employing a few basic design concepts, you can create beautifully designed interiors just like the professionals.
CONSIDER VISUAL WEIGHT AND SCALE
Visual weight refers to how light or heavy something feels to our brains. The things that grab hold of our attention in a room are the things that typically have more visual weight. The illusion of visual weight can be achieved through color, texture, and pattern.
Dark or more saturated colors are heavier and create a moody, warmer feel. Lighter, cleaner colors carry less visual weight and lend a cool and airy ambiance to a space. Texture refers to how shiny, dull, rough, or smooth an object appears. Too much color or pattern can be visually overwhelming and create an unsophisticated hodge-podge of stuff and a space with virtually no weight can appear boring and uninteresting.
Scale refers to how an object relates to the size of a room. The size and visual space an object takes up should make sense with everything else around it. For example, a large oversized sectional would look odd in a small studio apartment. The key is balancing weight and scale to create a cohesive and inviting space.
CREATE BALANCE WITH ODD NUMBERS
Arrangements in odd-number configurations are more appealing and memorable and allow you to vary heights in an interesting way. Odd numbers force your eyes to move around a grouping of objects and this intentional movement is the heart of visual interest. For example, decorating in threes creates the illusion of symmetry and balance.
The idea is to create a central element with a balancing item on each side. Therefore, using small, medium, and large pieces that can be staggered is visually appealing.
CONCENTRATE ON OBJECTS THAT SPEAK TO YOU
Design creative displays from thoughtfully curated assortments of unique artwork, vintage accents, interesting pillows, and one-of-a-kind accessories. Include items with sentimental value that have great stories behind them. These can be wonderful conversational pieces.
Following the latest trends on TV or in magazines can create amazing spaces, but I always recommend personalizing your home by focusing on items you truly love and will enjoy seeing every day.
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