Decorative accessories and accent furniture are truly about your own style. These are the pieces that tie your space together in whatever direction your going for. You can decorate a whole room around a favorite accessory or use accent accessories to add depth to an existing space. Wheather you have a large space or small you should never over accessorize, this will lead to a cluttered and incongruent look and your favorite pieces will probably get lost. Use an odd number of pieces when grouping on a table or mantle. And balance out a large piece like a vase or sculpture with three or five smaller pieces opposite your large piece. If you’ve developed a taste for say…the orient, don’t ditch all your favorite heirlooms and buy everything Asian.
Many times if you pick your favorite existing pieces and add a few “theme” pieces a steady and cohesive look will emerge in your space. Try using natural materials like pressed bamboo vases or parchment paper with your own antiques or special pieces you’ve cherished for years. Another way to add a bit of the exotic is by keeping your existing accessories, and adding a few well placed accent furnitures. This could be a beautiful African hand carved coffee table or an interesting rug or throw hung on a wall instead of placed on the floor. If you’ve found and or have a very special piece don’t be afraid to showcase it. Leave off other accessories and make sure it’s in a well lit area and is size proportioned to surrounding pieces.