Decorating using the Right Scale

Here is a quick little before and after.

Just want you to see how simple it can be to fill a space

when using the right design principles.

BEFORE

The space above this buffet is quite tall and

needs something in the right scale to make it feel complete.

AFTER

See how this is a simple solution. 

The mirror is large enough to balance out

the piece of furniture and is the right size for

the space on the wall.

By hanging it vertically it is taller as well as narrow enough

 to come in about 6 inches on each side of the buffet.

 When you look at the whole grouping,
the height of the mirror, the lamp and the glass bowl
are three different heights.

This is a simple way to create a unit that works!

Here is a little more of the room...

 I will show you the rest soon.

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What Makes a Good Grouping on the Wall?

A good grouping can include pieces of furniture

 that are next to the items on the wall.

In this photo we hung two framed pieces with

one green wreath in the middle.

This added texture, something 3-dimensional and a

 natural element all in one!

See how the framed art is hung vertical

and the bottom one feesl like it fits right

 in with the chair.

When you add the lamp right next to the chair

 it all fits together nicely.

In this BEFORE shot the grouping on the wall

 is hung high above the couch.

This is the AFTER of the same wall. 

See how we created a group with the artwork,

the lamp, and the couch.

(We brought up the leather sofa from the basement)

BEFORE

In this area there was too much in the group.

AFTER

  Sometimes you have to take away items.

And when you do it feels so much better.

The wall cabinet with the lamps and the mirror

really work well as a group.

Doesn't this feel more like a space you want to be in?

And this was all done using items that this home owner

 had in her home already!

Look around your house and see what you may be able

 to group together.

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Arranging Photos on the Wall

Okay, Life is wonderful! . . . and I have not forgotten you all.  Here is a little post for today --- 

 One example of how to group some framed photos.

The spacing between the frames is about the same width, with the FAMILY centered at the top.

Try a grouping at your house!

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A Country Cottage Bedroom Redesign

My last post was a quiz about this room. Today I have the answers!

What made the difference?

BEFORE

The bed was the dominant piece in the room. The wall to the right really needed something to balance out some of the visual weight of the bed.

AFTER

A dresser seemed like the logical choice. But thier bed has drawers underneath so they did not have a dresser.

In the closet we found a cedar chest. We also took a shelf with a quilt rod from another room, and together created enough visual weight to balance out the heavy bed.





Notice how all of these items seem to have a common theme. This homeowner is drawn to a country cottage feel. So when we shopped the house we were able find items that fit together nicely.


You will see this in your own home --- you are usually drawn to a certain kind of style or look.





BEFORE
The bedroom was rather plain and showed very little personality.


AFTER
The additional pillows and quilt that were in storage really
helped to cozy up the bed.
The bed is the focal point of a bedroom and you want to make it look as inviting a possible.

Look how we tied the lavender, green and blue from the quilt throughout the room.


This antique rocking chair and mirror from the basement really added some visual weight the the other side of the room. On the floor is a wicker basket with a few blankets folded up inside. Also the pillow in the chair continues to tie the color throughout.


BEFORE
Notice the scale of the piece hanging above the bed.
It is too small for that space.


AFTER
The clock with the two wire candle holders feels better. It is the right size, and together they create more of a unit above the bed.

Also see how much cozier it feels to have the lamps ON.

As you look at the nightstands, you will see that we put together more of a unit, hanging something above the lamp. One side is more feminine and the other more masculine.



BEFORE


AFTER
We balanced out this wall by adding the chair
and hanging the photos on the wall.
The plant adds a natural element and softens the space.

We used the china hutch to display the homeowners collection of china and teapots.

So overall, the redesign of this bedroom created a much more cozy and inviting space!

Try some of these ideas in your own home.


I am joining Transformation Thursday go and take a look.

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