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. Select seating for the size of your space Just because your space is small doesn’t mean your furniture has to be, with the exception of the sectional sofa. Determining the right sectional for your room depends on the room size as well as complementary pieces (lamps, side tables) you want to add and whether they’ll all fit comfortably together. A sectional can be used in a diminutive space, but to scale it properly, you should ensure that it doesn’t take up the whole room, obscure the bottom half of windows, bump up against the fireplace or overflow into other spaces. Accompanying pieces should be more visually spare –think open legs, glass tops, thinner frames – to keep the space feeling more expansive.
When it comes to large art, consider the following: Does it work with the space or overpower it? This can depend on the subject matter or colours and how they relate to the furnishings. The gold-and-white art pictured here above the console fills the expanse perfectly, doesn’t compete with the room and doesn’t overwhelm the smaller objects in front.
Remember that bigger is better with large or long walls A common decorating dilemma is the large or long wall. A big blank expanse can fool you into thinking that you need a hundred pieces of art to make it work. Although creating a gallery wall may seem like an obvious solution, it isn’t always the best one. Depending on the style of the furnishings, the proportion of the room and the amount of visual space you want occupied, a single statement piece can solve a multitude of challenges.
Rule 5: Justify your bits Sideboard styling is often a balancing act. I am a big fan of justifying items to one side to balance out the other side. This sideboard arrangement employs all of the basic techniques of scale, layering and varying height of items to create a really beautiful composition. The extra interesting dimension is added because these items are so nicely justified to balance the mass of the television on the other side.
Rule 4: Offset with artwork Artwork and sideboards go hand in hand like cheese and … well, everything. If you have a large-scale artwork that you’re wanting to feature, try offsetting it with the sideboard to create a little more interest. Here the frame and the sideboard material help unify these two items, while still maintaining their individuality.
Rule 2: Vary item heights Choosing items that are different in height, shape and dimension is a great way to create an interesting composition on your sideboard. If the items you want to use are a similar height, try adding some books underneath them to give you the extra height you need to play with.
Focal point. Every room needs one – it could be a fireplace or artwork. After choosing your focal point, arrange your pieces to maximise that view. A focal point will also help you decide on which pieces to keep and which ones to remove to allow for a comfortable room but with a clear path for movement.
og it or leave it Logs aren’t just for the fireplace. If you’re looking for a simple and natural addition to your room consider using a beautiful log of wood on its end. With a light sand and the treatment of your choice you can create a stunning bedside table or stool that will blend in easily with its surroundings. For the perfect finishing touch when using as a table, add a plastic or glass sheet to the top end to protect the timber.
book hardcover add bracket to create shelf
wall length bedhead
lamp base
Monochrome is a surefire way to dial down the flamboyant factor of pom poms, making it the ideal option for adult rooms – there’s nothing bland about black and white when you throw some furry, oversized pom poms into the mix. Moroccan wool blanket with pom poms: Atelier Lane
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