Accessories

Accessories Functional accessories accent the room while serving another purpose. Lamps, waste baskets Decorative accessories add beauty to a room. Pictures, sculpture, collections

Roles of Accessories Emphasize focal point Give the room balance Orchestrate colors, patterns, textures Act as personal expression

Call attention to a fireplace… Hang a picture over the fireplace Arrange objects on the mantle Place interesting accessories around the fireplace Frame the sides with bookcases Place a gas log in the fireplace

Other Focal points To call attention to a large piece of furniture? How do you emphasize a painting? How do you emphasize a wall?

Achieve balance… Art work can balance heavy furniture on the opposite side of the room Repeat patterns or colors (in pillows, drapes, etc.) on the opposite side of the room

Contrasts in Interior Design Plain surfaces ___________________________ Patterned areas _________________________ Shiny textures _________________________ Soft textures ____________________________ A room full of straight lines _______________ A calm room ___________________________ A wild room ____________________________

Orchestrate color, pattern and Texture Color scheme Complimentary Triadic Analogous Provide an “accent” color Introduce pattern

Personal Expression Sentimental items Awards and achievements Collections

Categories of Accessories Lighting Wall hangings Table Tops Collectibles Sculpture Flowers and plants Party or holiday decorations

Lighting Table lamps Floor Lamps Chandeliers Candles Novelty Lights

Wall Hangings Photographs Collages Posters Art work Maps Weavings Baskets Mirrors Tapestries

Tabletop accessories Tabletop accessories: vases, candles, clocks, bottles, picture frames

collectables Collectibles Keep similar items together Find a unique way to display

Sculpture

Flowers and plants Places for plants… Hung from ceiling, placed on window sill, tables, shelves, stepladders, library steps, pedestals, glass shelves, floor