Each of us wants the house in which we live to reflect our individuality. Small things – photographs, paintings, accessories – can be a great reflection of our self. The main thing is to use them correctly and tastefully. Here are some simple styling lessons from famed designer Deborah Nieldman.
Nothing reflects your personality as vividly and eloquently as books. They can tell guests about your hobbies, preferences, and dreams. And, of course, they will become a wonderful interior decoration. Their decorative role is often unpredictable. With the help of books, you can create bright spots in the interior and bring variety or harmonize the space in the room, dividing it into contrasting zones.
Any horizontal surface can be transformed by placing a stack of books on top of it. Designers advise sorting books by different parameters, for example, by size, shades, authors. It is important that you end up with a complete composition. It is good to place attractive things (small figurines, pictures) between books. Then they will not look too monolithic and gloomy.
Even the most unsuccessful photos at first glance can become a highlight in your apartment. Vivid emotional shots that you want to throw away because your faces are imperfect in them are much nicer and more interesting than soulless staged photos. One has only to insert them into a beautiful frame and hang them on the wall, and your apartment will immediately acquire a veil of spontaneity and openness.
If you are still a connoisseur of flawless shots, try diluting them with livelier and lighter ones. Place a few on tables and shelves, or simply clip to a mirror.
Remember that everything needs a sense of proportion: do not overload the living room with moments from your happy life. These photos will look better in more intimate areas, such as the bedroom.
Remember, relevance is the first rule of good taste.
Never throw away your memorabilia: postcards, notes from loved ones, and other cute trivia. All of these can look amazing if they are decorated in an unusual way or placed in a special place. In addition, it will add soul to your home, and you – a good mood.
So, for example, these mementos can be mixed with real works of art. Or just decorate it in a general style and hang it in a frame above the bed. It all depends only on you – you cannot be mistaken here. Find a suitable place – and go! Create beauty with your own hands.
Experimenting with original wall decorations? Now imagine a house with well-chosen paintings and drawings hanging on the walls – this immediately adds mood and personality. Add a spirit of inspiration and creativity to your world and your home and see how things change.
Today, in order to find a curious canvas or photograph, you do not need to participate in Sotheby’s auctions – just search on the portals where the masters sell their works. You can find many interesting and bright things at a low price.
The main thing is to place them harmoniously later. For example, you can hang them all the walls from floor to ceiling (extreme, but common in our time option). Or imagine that your apartment is an art salon and hang them up as an exhibition. This is suitable for those who have a very variegated selection of images.
Or you can not hang pictures at all, but put them on a table or on the floor. This will add a touch of ease.
Another opportunity to make your home cozier and warmer is tabletop landscapes.
In general, this thing is an invention of Sir David Hicks, a famous English designer and idealist. He could masterfully arrange from a pile of scattered things – plates, books or an old scarf – a real work of art. We have no doubt that today he would be a master of contemporary art and installations.
So those little things that usually clutter up a room can magically bring it to life and make it truly yours.
The main thing is trying to create the perfect composition without turning it into a pile of rubbish. The secret is this: when things have a common shade, shape, style or material – no matter what kind of objects they are, trifling or not – they are guaranteed to become a living little composition.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and trust your taste.
Adapted from Deborah Needleman’s Home Sweet Home.