1. Accessories

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

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

9. Personal Expression Sentimental items Awards and achievements
Collections

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

11. Lighting
Table lamps
Floor Lamps
Chandeliers
Candles
Novelty Lights

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

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

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

15. Sculpture

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