Accessorize - continued
If your palette is very neutral, (i.e. taupe walls, beige fabrics, ivory trim) then you will find black to be an excellent accent.
Animal prints in small doses, such as faux leopard, or fake furs in dark brown for an exotic look.
You may also want to try a monochromatic approach to accessorizing your room. This means your palette stays within the same color family, or uses only one complementary accent color. For example,
1- Cranberry red walls, toile window treatments in red and off-white, off-white upholstery with red pillows, and off-white crown molding.
2- While used as monochromatic scheme; use several shades of white in a bedroom, from white walls to cream linens and distressed-whitewashed furniture. It's a good idea to choose a solid color fabric for upholstered pieces if your walls have a distinct pattern. There are companies who sell atleast 140 different shades of white.
3- If your upholstered pieces have a pattern, then an area rug in a solid or inconspicuous pattern will work with it rather than compete with it. Too many patterns can be confusing so avoid using them.
These are not strict rules, but when you step back to look at these fabrics together, you'll be amazed at the chaotic effect of too many patterns fighting for attention. Decorators in the 1990's often advocated mixing stripes, plaids, checks and prints in the same room. This can work if the colors are in the same family, but often just looks "cluttered." Try introducing just one different pattern in your fabrics at a time, until you find that "perfect" combination. Try two accents colors at the same time, one in the same family as the wall color and one that is its opposite or complement.
Remember that when artwork and collections are added to the room, more color will be introduced. It's easier to add than to subtract accessories if you don't like the initial results.
Keep in mind
1. You'll only need two accents colors, one in the same family as the wall color and one that is its opposite or complement. Remember that when artwork and collections are added to the room, more color will be introduced. It's easier to add than to subtract accessories if you don't like the initial results.
2. Never line accessories and collectibles up like soldiers standing in a straight row.
3. Adding dimension is an important part of placing objects for display.Groups of items look better when arranged in an odd number.
4. Remember the important fact “shiny, matte, tall and fat” when positioning accessories.
5. Objects can be mixed like texture, material or color, but need not exactly match.
6. It is a common mistake to use accessories that are too small. Scale is always key to good design, and if in doubt, bigger is usually better.
7. One large painting looks better than a group of small ones. The eye must take a visual rest now and then, so leave some surfaces empty and some walls bare.
1. You'll only need two accents colors, one in the same family as the wall color and one that is its opposite or complement. Remember that when artwork and collections are added to the room, more color will be introduced. It's easier to add than to subtract accessories if you don't like the initial results.
2. Never line accessories and collectibles up like soldiers standing in a straight row.
3. Adding dimension is an important part of placing objects for display.Groups of items look better when arranged in an odd number.
4. Remember the important fact “shiny, matte, tall and fat” when positioning accessories.
5. Objects can be mixed like texture, material or color, but need not exactly match.
6. It is a common mistake to use accessories that are too small. Scale is always key to good design, and if in doubt, bigger is usually better.
7. One large painting looks better than a group of small ones. The eye must take a visual rest now and then, so leave some surfaces empty and some walls bare.
