If you learn how to accessorize successfully, you can easily change the look of a room from season to season. Pick objects and colors that reflect the theme you are trying to create, then use these quick tips to arrange them.
- Arrange objects with a common theme in clusters.
- Odd numbers such as 3 or 5 work better than even numbers in creating a visually attractive group.
- For a more formal look go symmetrical, but beware of making it boring.
- An asymmetrical look is more informal, can be more interesting, but beware of making it too chaotic. Step back and look at the group from different angles.
- Don’t arrange everything at the same level, instead add interest by varying heights. You can do this by choosing objects that differ in height, or by simply placing some of them on blocks, stands, or even books.
- Scale is important too, as objects that are too large will tend to crowd an area that is not big enough. On the other hand, if the objects are too small they will tend to get lost.
