| Decorating Tips: Accessories |
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Accessories are those things in a room which are not strictly functional, and therefore not required, but decorative and necessary if the room is going to look and feel complete. Some things, such as lamps can be both decorative and functional. Accessories are the “jewelry” of the room. They complete the picture. Any room looks bare without them, but so often the homeowner either never gets around to accessorizing or accumulates too many things over the years and attempt to display them all. Accessories are important because they say a lot about you. Pretend you are a stranger walking into your house for the first time. What impression do they get? Is it the impression that you wish to give? Are things or colors outdated? Is it time for a garage sale? Accessories can be very personal. For that reason, it is often more difficult to select a picture than the sofa under it. When selecting, the following criteria should be kept in mind:
Not everything you own needs to be displayed. Try editing your collections as you taste change. Also rotate things from room to room so that they look fresh, and finally, try changing your accessories seasonally. It will not only perk up your home but also yourself and your visitors. Article provided by Jon’s Upholstery 1719 Route 35 North, Oakhurst 732-517-0147 |
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