Finishing touches
are important in decoration; they are like the icing on the cake. When it comes
to finishes touches, less is better because the aim is to cap the decoration
and tie them together not to have a fresh collection.
Here are a few tips
on how to create finishes:
1. Artwork - paintings or prints. Select
pictures or prints that relate to your theme or style, make sure they
incorporate colors from your color scheme. They can be used to highlight your
colors or just to create a texture to the wall in similar color tonings.
If you have a lot of paintings, it is better to group them together to create
"one" picture, rather than spread them one by one across the wall.
2. Artwork -
sculpture. Sculpture is a great way to create a focal point in a room, find
a god spot to display it and make sure you have a way of highlighting it with
light.
3. Vases - Flowers, fresh or artificial.
These are a great way to soften a look. Fresh flowers are great because you can
always create a new look depending on the type of flowers and the way they are
arranged. For example wild flowers grouped suggest randomness, tulips on their
own suggest simplicity, red roses on center stage suggest passion, spring
flowers evoke cheerfulness to a room at the changing of a season, large white
Asian lilies express opulence. To save time and money artificial flowers are a
very good option today. Many of them look real that you can almost “perceive”
their scent, until you have a closer inspection. Choose flowers that suit the
style you have created.
4. Cushions - These are the greatest
accessory, especially if you have children who will continuously scatter your
well placed accessories. Cushions are great as you can further enhance the colors
and fabrics that you have chosen. You can use the same fabric in a slightly
different color way or the same colorway in a different design. Contrasting
colors work well to brighten a scheme, or textured cushions in a monochromatic
scheme. Cushions could come in different styles; fringes and tassels, buttons
and beads etc.
5. Throws - these are a simple way to make
a room feel more homely. They are great when you sit to watch the TV at night and
you wrap the throw around your shoulders and snuggle. So they are useful as
well as add color, texture and style to a room.
6. Tie
backs, hold backs - curtain accessories, these really add a touch of class
to your window treatments. You can choose from such a huge selection of
materials which include silk, beads, embroided ropes etc.
7. Lamps –
Lamps help to add finishing touch and create versatility in mood creation
to your room. You have many options with lamp bases and shades to add color and
texture to your room.
8. Coffee table books – This is an ultimate
accessory. You can place books on trendy topics like fashion, politics, or
other hot topics that will draw readers’ attention. This is a way of making
people feel welcome in your home.
9. Ornaments - keep these to a minimum, as
they are the fastest way to clutter, but the odd strategically placed ornament
will definitely make your house look and feel like a home.
10. Mirrors
- These are a simple way to make rooms look larger or bring in more
light to a room via reflected light. You can choose from so many beautiful
frames available.
At Rosemary’s we
delight in transforming your home and office into a haven even with a limited
budget. We also offer consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of
interior decoration.
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