Choosing the right home accessories
All interior designers will agree that they key to a pulled-together home design is selecting the right accessories.
Accessories reflect one’s personal touch, giving the home its distinct mark. Today’s look calls for stylish, yet practical decorative accessories.
“They trend now leans towards relaxed lifestyle furnishing,” says Karen Lund, co-owner of Two of US Interiors, a leading decorating firm in the US.” People want their home to be a place where they can relax.”
Leather and other natural materials, such as bamboo and rattan along with light canvas awnings and breezy curtains are hall-marks of a cozy home, So are wooden floors and furniture.
So how do you go about making the right choices?
For starters, strive for visual unity. If a room is formal, steer clear of rustic collectibles. Likewise, beautiful, delicate porcelains are out of place in a casual room.
An element of surprise is always good. For example, a few antiques in an otherwise contemporary setting create a welcome visual change. They remove the predictability in the furnishings and provide a visual accent.
All accessories, be they personal treasures or objects chosen specifically for the room, should be compatible with the decorating style of the home.
The items should relate in some way to the color scheme and to the overall mood of the room.
How do you make sure your home has an all-together look?
First, go from room to room and list and gather the things you currently own that might work as home decorating accessories.
“Don’t forget pictures and keepsakes that may be stored in your bodega or garage. You may find some use for them too. Books and art are good starters. Books display the interest of the owner, as well as make the room feel homey. An art object-be it a painting, sculpture, wall accent or figurine – will always enhance a room.”
Family photos are also welcome and certainly add a personal touch. The frames used are important, as frame style should complement both room and picture.
Finally, look for unusual or unexpected home decorating accessories to really stamp your mark. Work with an interior designer if you must, to find a motif or color scheme that you like. Work towards crating a feeling of continuity throughout your home.
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