{"id":8692,"date":"2021-02-04T15:22:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/?p=8692"},"modified":"2021-02-04T15:22:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:22:06","slug":"the-art-of-accessorizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/the-art-of-accessorizing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Accessorizing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Accessories are the storytellers of your home. Whether they are collected over time or acquired just for the space, they\u2019re essential. Accessorizing adds the finishing touches; like jewelry, they add color, texture, contrast, movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Color<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8693\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Color-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8694\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Color.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to accessorize is to introduce a bold color into a neutral color palette. We lacquered this entry table a bold ultramarine. You know right away that you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/portfolio\/ion-eclectic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entering a home that likes to have fun with its sophistication<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repetition and Groupings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8695\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Repetition.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8696\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Repetition-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8697\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Repetitoin-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a collection, group it on a shelf or as a tablescape. <a href=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/portfolio\/cassique-cottage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this home<\/a>, we kept accessories in line with the soft color palette but created visual interest and rhythm with similar art objects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focal Point<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8698\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Focal-.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8699\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Focal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A dramatic piece of art or sculpture can create a focal point in a room or lead the eye down a hall or through an entry. In our Cozy Mountain Townhouse project, this painting at the end of a hall not only says something about the homeowners but also elevates a space that could have been overlooked.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8701\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Shine.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8700\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Shine-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Light reflected from glass, metal, or high-gloss finishes add depth to flat surfaces. Accessorizing with shiny or glossy objects adds interest without introducing color. Shine is like background music: It\u2019s great for rooms or vignettes that already have something going on.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Personality-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8704\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Personality.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessories are the perfect place to let your personality shine. Whether it\u2019s an unusual find, a conversation-starting piece of art, a collection, or a family heirloom, put your favorite things on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Texture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8705\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Texture-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8706\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Texture-3--1600x1075.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding texture with accessories is essential if you\u2019re working with a monochromatic or neutral color palette. Texture adds a sense of comfort and appeals to the senses. If you feel like your room is missing something, adding texture can make it feel more inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been spending more time in our homes lately, so you may feel like your space could use an update. Moving, swapping, and even deleting accessories is a great way to give your home a quick refresh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accessories are the storytellers of your home. Whether they are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,25],"tags":[683,684],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8692"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8692\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}