Accessorizing
In my opinion, the accessories are the “finishing touches” when it comes to creating a space that is personalized to the client. They will either add defined personality that enhances the furniture selections of the interior OR they can unwillingly take away from the overall aesthetic goal of your space. So, what are some ideas I take into consideration when curating a collection of accessories that add to the home rather than fight with it.
3. Accessory Quality = Furnish Quality
This final tip is the most important but sometimes the hardest one to follow. The quality of your furniture is often reflected in the brand, price and composition of each piece. If your space is nicely furnished with high quality items, one of the worst things you can do is accessorize it with objects that do not share the quality of the furniture they are accenting. That is not to say that just because your sofa was thousands of dollars that your accessories also need to be thousands of dollars. It’s more so that if your sofa was handmade by artisans in North Carolina (as my favorites tend to be) … then your accessories should also be pieces made by hand with an artisans touch, at least the majority of them. While keeping this in mind not only adds a cohesive element to the space, it will also avoid a mistake we see all too often - people accidentally degrading the look of beautiful furniture by accenting it with items that just do not do it justice.
While I hope this information is helpful, the best thing you can do is use a stylist to encourage and aid in making these design decisions with you. There is nothing wrong with utilizing someone’s expertise, in fact it usually ends up making the process much easier.