How to Use Accessories in Interior Design
Choose accessories that complement the overall design scheme of your interior.
Accessories add to the aesthetic value of a room, and must convey your personality and
tastes. Simple additions such as wall art, throw pillows, antiques,
sculptures, keepsakes, collectibles and memorabilia give the space that "wow" factor.
1. Find objects that represent your personality. Look through
your collections and keepsakes, as well as other objects that you've
accumulated over the years.
2. Consider your room's style. Keep within the style constraints of your interior
design. Accessories should support their
environment's aesthetic - not work against it.
3. Explore your display options. Add shelves, fireplace mantles, couches, tables, couches, floors,
countertops, pedestals and window ledges. Creative display options like
bowls, shadow boxes, trays and curios are interior design accessories in
themselves.
4. Create groupings. Small, singular objects visually disappear
in a room. Grouping adds weight and visual significance to diminutive
interior design accessories.
Choose objects with a common design element. Groups of random objects should be associated by either color, theme or
size.
Stagger object heights. To create visual interest, group objects with differing heights: high, medium and low.
5. Choose accessories in colors that complement your design. Contrasting colors stand out and provide a visual
pop, while monochromatic colors will blend in and create a soothing
affect. Consider the overall aesthetic of your room and choose the
colors of your interior design accessories accordingly.
6. Vary textures to create visual interest.
7. Use accessories that are in scale with the room. Too-large
accessories or groupings will dominate a small space, while too-small
accessories may disappear in an expansive space.
8. Begin by placing the largest accessory, then work your way down
in size. After you place each additional accessory, step back and assess
the arrangement for clutter. Regroup/replace items as necessary, until
you are satisfied with the placement of your interior design
accessories.
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