One way to tie a room together without another piece of furniture is with accessories. After all the major furniture components are implemented into the space filling negative ares with just the perfect accessory will bring your dream home to fruition when done properly. Adding textured decorative pillows to a cream sofa or a bright colored vase to a hallway table against neutral colored walls will draw your guests attention to the piece acting as a conversation starter. Impress guests at dinner parties with your impeccable design tastes, all thanks to La Maison Interiors. 

When beginning the process, the odd number rules apply. By accessorizing in groups of three or five despite being odd numbers the eye finds these groupings appealing. By adhering to this simple yet important design rule you will achieve a cohesive aesthetic either through contrast or incorporation of colors, patterns or textures. Adding color to a room with neutral colors will brighten up a space and bring a fresh look to your design.

Also consider toying with height and size of accessories. Never make accessories the same height. Including items which vary in size and height will create complimentary and contrasting looks in your home to emphasize the character of the room’s design element. Taller vases paired with rounder objects will balance variation of height and size in a room. Larger objects paired with smaller objects also vary the size differentiation in a group of accessories creating contrast for a low coffee table or side table aside a chair.

The rule of thumb when accessorizing cocktail tables is to keep it simple. No more than three items (this is in keeping with our odd number grouping) and you wouldn’t want the height to be a problem. Too short and it will be out of place, too high and there is a chance of your table accessory obstructing eye contact with your guests. You want to impress your guests with your design quality AND have a conversation with them. One is not more important than the other, so you’ll want to keep the height rule under tight scrutiny.

If your room has more of a contemporary setting, consider placing a sleek and modern statue to bolster the look of your room. It’s a great way to include a hint of sophistication in accessorizing a cocktail table or compliment wall art above your mantle. Or, if it fits with your décor, try implementing natural elements and organic accessories for a look of casual elegance. With a multitude of options to try and highlight the personality of your home choosing how you want to design a space will dictate your choice in accessories.

Now let’s address your walls. Walls are a perfect place for accessorizing. You can hang your prized works of art, but do not try to limit yourself to photography and paintings as three dimensional wall art, glass and mirrors make for great wall accessories. By hanging a unique piece of glass or metal artwork you’ll have a colorful and unique item that will add depth and layer to your walls.

Accessorizing is an important element when creating your dream home. With the proper items to tie into your room’s overall theme accessories will make a huge difference to any table, mantle, blank wall or negative space. Remember to incorporate unique personality into your chosen accessories to enhance the liveliness of your home. Incorporating integral elements to your home’s design will tie together the setting of any room. Count on La Maison Interiors to help create your dream home.