How To Add Accessories To Your Decor
Finding the perfect furniture for a room is not the end of decorating the space.
Accessories will add a finishing touch and complete the look of the room.
Many people find it daunting to add accents to a space.
By understanding a few easy concepts, anyone can successfully add accessories to their décor.
The first thing to understand is that less is more.
It is not necessary to cover every surface with items.
Lots of little items will look like clutter while a few carefully chosen pieces placed around the room will accent the space.
A good rule of thumb is to group items that blend together in odd numbers such as 3.
To get a feel for what will look good in a space look carefully at the space for color and style clues.
First, look at the furniture in the space.
What is the style? Is it sleek and modern, rustic and Tuscan, antique or traditional? This will help to dictate what type of accessories to look for.
For example, items with stark clean lines and shiny materials look great with modern furnishings, while items crafted from wrought iron and weathered or antiqued materials go better with Tuscan furnishings.
Second, look at the colors in the space.
What are the colors in the rug, the walls and the sofa.
The colors in the room can be enhanced by the accents you choose.
An easy way to choose accessories is to assess the colors in the space and pull from there.
A blue that is part of the pattern in the rug, can be brought out by decorating with a collection of blue vases and pillows in that shade on the sofa.
On the other hand, you wouldn't want to have a blue sofa, blue pillows, blue walls, a blue rug and blue accent pieces.
It would be overkill.
It is also important to make sure the colors you use in your accessories complement the other colors in the space, not compete with them.
Too many colors or colors that clash with each other are harsh to the eye.
Lastly, is there a décor style started in the space? This could be the style of the home, or accent pieces you want to keep.
It is best to stick to one look.
For example, if you are decorating a room that has your grandfather's antique desk and his collection of framed ships maps in it, traditional accessories will look best with them.
Likewise, an elaborately carved grandfather clock might look out of place in a room with stark modern furnishings.
In addition, the style of the home can dictate the décor.
A Tudor home with exposed dark beams and moldings would be best complimented with traditional furnishings.
Other décor styles might overwhelm the space.
Once you know the look you are after, it is easy to find accents to finish your decorating.
From various wall art, mirrors, vases, and candlesticks to collectibles, pillows, plants and more- your choices of accessories are endless! Overall, accents will make a room more interesting.
In short, decorating a space is not finished with the furniture choice.
Accessories add character and life to a room and will complete the look of the space.
By taking cues from the room, it is easy to choose the perfect accents for any space.
Accessories will add a finishing touch and complete the look of the room.
Many people find it daunting to add accents to a space.
By understanding a few easy concepts, anyone can successfully add accessories to their décor.
The first thing to understand is that less is more.
It is not necessary to cover every surface with items.
Lots of little items will look like clutter while a few carefully chosen pieces placed around the room will accent the space.
A good rule of thumb is to group items that blend together in odd numbers such as 3.
To get a feel for what will look good in a space look carefully at the space for color and style clues.
First, look at the furniture in the space.
What is the style? Is it sleek and modern, rustic and Tuscan, antique or traditional? This will help to dictate what type of accessories to look for.
For example, items with stark clean lines and shiny materials look great with modern furnishings, while items crafted from wrought iron and weathered or antiqued materials go better with Tuscan furnishings.
Second, look at the colors in the space.
What are the colors in the rug, the walls and the sofa.
The colors in the room can be enhanced by the accents you choose.
An easy way to choose accessories is to assess the colors in the space and pull from there.
A blue that is part of the pattern in the rug, can be brought out by decorating with a collection of blue vases and pillows in that shade on the sofa.
On the other hand, you wouldn't want to have a blue sofa, blue pillows, blue walls, a blue rug and blue accent pieces.
It would be overkill.
It is also important to make sure the colors you use in your accessories complement the other colors in the space, not compete with them.
Too many colors or colors that clash with each other are harsh to the eye.
Lastly, is there a décor style started in the space? This could be the style of the home, or accent pieces you want to keep.
It is best to stick to one look.
For example, if you are decorating a room that has your grandfather's antique desk and his collection of framed ships maps in it, traditional accessories will look best with them.
Likewise, an elaborately carved grandfather clock might look out of place in a room with stark modern furnishings.
In addition, the style of the home can dictate the décor.
A Tudor home with exposed dark beams and moldings would be best complimented with traditional furnishings.
Other décor styles might overwhelm the space.
Once you know the look you are after, it is easy to find accents to finish your decorating.
From various wall art, mirrors, vases, and candlesticks to collectibles, pillows, plants and more- your choices of accessories are endless! Overall, accents will make a room more interesting.
In short, decorating a space is not finished with the furniture choice.
Accessories add character and life to a room and will complete the look of the space.
By taking cues from the room, it is easy to choose the perfect accents for any space.
