(Photo via Room Remix blog)
"Nothing makes our hearts all aflutter like seeing an artfully arranged vignette on a console table. A console table doesn't have to serve a purpose- it can just look pretty and purely decorative- so it's a perfect place to have a little fun. A good vignette is a perfect balance of two components- polished glamor mixed with "oh, I just threw any old thing on there" effortless. Achieving this mix, of course, is harder than one might think. To help demystify the process, we've selected a few striking examples and want to point out a few key elements that make each vignette really sing."
Element #1- Height
"Simply put, you must have height. You must draw the eye upwards to make things flow." You can do this with lamps, art or a mirror.
(Photo- Michael Wee)
Element #2- A Striking Backdrop
"A stunning, ornate mirror or an eye catching piece of artwork adds such a lovely embellishment to a console table."
(Photo via I Suwannee blog)
Element #3- A Pop of Color
"It sounds simple, but you need a jolt of color to get the eye excited."
(Photo via Ada's Decorating Inspirations blog)
Element #4- Mix Textures
"Don't forget the fresh flowers! You don't always need a million things on a table to get the arrangement to pop" as long as you have differing textures.
(Photo- Elle Decor)
Element #5- Add Books
"You can utilize books to add a layer of depth to an arrangement."
(Photo via The Decorista)
Element #6- Your Unique Objects
"You know how you see unique, slightly bizarre objects when shopping and think 'that's cool, but what the heck would I do with it?' Well, a console table or chest is a perfect place to showcase a slightly off the wall accent object, or a little collection of items."
(Photo- Caitlin Wilson)
(Article Source: Matters of Style)
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