February 11, 2009

Your Interior’s Design is All in the Accessories

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Accessories on scale make a large difference in how a room feels.

Accessories on any scale make a large difference in how a room feels.

After you’ve chosen a new sofa, side chairs, or other major pieces of living room furniture, it’s time to move on to accessories- all the little things that turn ‘just any old house’ into a warm and inviting home.  Here are a few suggestions from The Room Place for putting the perfect finishing touch on your living room.

Accent lighting is one of the fastest and most effective ways to create a sense of warmth in your home.  A pair of table lamps placed on either side of your sofa can create a sense of symmetry and balance within the room, and provide low-wattage lighting sources that eliminate the glare of traditional ceiling lights.   If you want to define a second seating area, a hanging lamp placed over side chairs or a table will do the trick.

Candles, like the ones shown above, are a great accessory for placing on end tables, coffee tables and ottomans.  Even if you don’t light them, candles create a sense of warmth in the room.  And, if you’re looking for a fragrant effect, the inviting aromas of vanilla, cranberry, and sugar cookie candles are all great choices for creating a sense of home.

Mirrors can work wonders in any living room, especially when placed over a sofa or fireplace. Carefully placed mirrors can be used to reflect light into dark spaces, reflect a beautiful outdoor view from a nearby window, and create the illusion of space in tight quarters.  And don’t forget, groups of smaller mirrors in place of one large mirror can give your room artistic flair.

Artwork doesn’t have to be expensive to give your room a unique feel.  From landscapes to abstract paintings and sculptures, your choice of artwork should reflect your personality and tastes.  In addition, textured fabrics, family photos, and small items of interest placed in matching frames can create a one-of-a-kind wall grouping over a sofa or sectional seating.

The Room Place offers all the accessories you need to put those special final touches on your living room, bedroom, or family room.  Visit any of our Chicago showrooms or www.theroomplace.com today!

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