BOOKCASE Tara Soucie, Allied Member ASID interior designer A bookcase or étagère is for more than just shelving books. It’s also an ideal spot to showcase art, greenery and small objects that mean the most to you. “The main thing is to avoid clutter. People tend to think that more is better, but a lot of items aren’t always good.” Instead, take stock of scale and focus on achieving balance. “If it’s a small shelf, do something smaller within the scale.” Here, a horizontal sculpture on the bottom shelf brings the eye upward, culminating on top with two soaring vases. Stacked wooden boxes provide texture; the gold and silver orbs add luster and echo the wood’s hues.
COFFEE/COCKTAIL TABLE Kris Patton, ASID interior designer These workhorse pieces of furniture are usually major focal points, and accessories shouldn’t compete with them. Instead, focus on choosing accessories that complete their look and pull a room together. “There’s no real rule. It depends on the shape and style of the tables. It also depends on their use. Things can be taller and more dramatic for a living room and more functional for a family room.” The mirrored polygons in the featured example have high visual impact, so the accessories are simple. A tall vase and greens on one side create a sense of organic richness, and the shorter vase on the second table keeps the arrangement clean and uncluttered.
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