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ccessories give your home personality, and are many times called "the icing on the cake"! Wallking into a home and feeling like it's interior is beautiful and polished is a joy. I would love to help you achieve that in your own home, and help you create a finished interior that any designer would be proud to call their own.
Take a good hard look at your room. Are there things you have that you can easily do without, or maybe don't even like that much? I always ask my clients to take everything away, and then place them into groups. The first group would be things you know you love, that may have sentimental value, and you just can't part with. The second group would be things that you like, which are pleasing to the eye, and you The following would want to work them into are a few tips your interior if possible. The and guidelines third group would be items that have gotten tired-looking, that I have used in don't work with your current designing for style, and are ready to be given clients through away. the years and in Then, think about the scale my own homes. of the items left that you want to use. Try to place items of One of the most important things varying scale together to give in getting started is to de-clutter. more interest and variety. A
tallahassee woman | 20 | april • may 2020
BY DORRY CHRISTY, ASID
round ceramic vase, for instance, could look nice placed next to a pair of taller candlesticks. Boxes of all sizes and shapes can be a good choice as well. They can be found in a large variety of materials, and can serve as a great place for hiding those remotes. It is also great to add texture to your interior. I love adding a soft throw or a few pillows on a sofa or chair. Select your fabrics carefully. They should all complement each other and work well together. We all want to show off our accessories, and the best way to do that is to group similar items together. You can make a bigger impact if you have a group of three or more. As an example, to showcase family photographs, have a dedicated table top for