Nothing adds more personalization and excitement to a room’s décor then those special mementos and accessories that express your individual lifestyle. Often times, knowing where to place your accent pieces is a challenge. Here are a few tips on how to add the finishing touches to your space.
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Personalized Collectibles
Stories and adventures abound in any collection. They give you something to talk about when family and friends come over. Highlighting your collectibles in a special way gives each item importance. Use an arrangement of floating shelves or tables to place your special items.
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Color is Key!
When placing your accessories it’s always important to REPEAT a color at least 3 times around your room. Our eyes crave visual movement when we enter any room in a home and bouncing an accent color – through your accessories – is a GREAT way to add some exciting visual movement!
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Artwork – Where does it go?
One of the decorating questions I’m most frequently asked is: “How high should I hang my artwork?” And realizing that eye-level is a bit different for everyone, I suggest that artwork should be placed at a comfortable height to be viewed whether sitting or standing. It’s also important to relate your artwork to its surroundings. Typically artwork is placed about 6” to 9” above a sofa to create a more unified look!
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Let it shine
Nothing adds more sparkle and shine to a room’s décor than decorative lighting. Today’s lamps couldn’t be more versatile in their design – from lamp base to decorative shade. One simple, dramatic and stylish decorative lamp added to a small end table speaks volumes!
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Balancing Act
Symmetry brings balance and a feeling of calm to any space. Think of a night stand and lamp on either side of the bed. Or accent chairs flanking a sofa. Take a look around your space to find symmetry.
