The Art of Accessories
The way a room is accessorized is vital to a successful, coherent scheme, as it is the finishing touches and attention to detail that take a design to the next level. Accessories should be included in every room of the house to produce a warm homely feel without being too cluttered. Shelving is the most common area to display accessories and there are certain techniques which will make a shelving display look more impressive. Firstly symmetry is a fundamental principle in interior design and should be introduced within accessory displays. As an example balancing a shelving scheme by placing two pieces of coral on one side and then two picture frames on the other side, utilizing their different shapes and textures to stop the design become too regimented.Varying the height of accessories is also essential to create an appealing style so through the use of tall vases on the shelf above with one low wide accessory below helps to further balance the display. Another way to enhance a shelving unit is to include mirrored back panels and down-lights or LED lighting strips which will really increase the drama with the design. Other areas to add accessories are on tables. Side tables, coffee tables, console tables. Side tables can simply be accessorized by a small vase or bowl with flowers, a picture frame, agate or perhaps a couple of crystal champagne flutes. These small touches produce a big impact and make the room feel properly dressed as opposed to empty or overly cluttered.
Coffee tables can be accessorized in many ways and the items chosen should reflect the purpose of the room. For instance in a living room a lot of coffee table books, something tall just like an orchid, a textured item and photo frames are perfect for this area. However, in a games rooms the use of the coffee table will be very different, so include tumblers on a tray, playing cards as well as other items which could be more appropriate. You may even have coffee tables made which have trays built into them which is an interesting feature to include. Another table to accessorize is the console table which lends itself to floral displays, particularly through the use of tall vases having a beautiful bouquet of flowers to create impact. It’s often a good idea to keep floral arrangements predominantly to one color such as white throughout the interior to create an elegant, cohesive scheme. As with display shelving adding a mirror behind the floral arrangement gives greater impact with the additional advantage of making the room appear lighter and more spacious.
Accessories can really make or break a design and taking some time to select the right objects that are equal in proportion and complement the other to beautifully enhance a room is unquestionably time wisely spent.
