When I do staging and redesign work for clients, one area that comes up both for decluttering and interior design is accessories. Whether you are redecorating, reviewing a room, or getting ready to sell your house, it might be helpful to check this great tip list I saw from an associate.
A few key guidelines:
- Less is better than more…a few well chosen pieces can do wonders.
- Use large scale art and accessories instead of lots of small items.
- Classic accessories stand the test of time. Themed rooms can seem silly and outdated quickly.
- Collections should be grouped together, not spread throughout a room.
- Layering can be very effective.
- Varying heights brings beauty and excitement to a space
- Hang art work at eye level for the average person (the average person is about 5’7”)
- When hanging artwork above an anchoring piece of furniture, the artwork should be hung 6-10” above it.
- Create balance through symmetrical displays or “visual weight” groupings
(from Active Rain member, Lea-Ann Virnig San Antonio, TX)
