Picturesque Vignettes

“Vignettes are those pretty little landscapes of beautiful items displayed on every surface in professional interior design photos. These arrangements are far from accidental, and can be considered a minor form of art. So where would you create a vignette? The answer is quite simple; anywhere! Rearranging the items on your windowsill, mantle, shelves, dresser top or even night stand can have a dramatic effect. Below is some inspiration for creating the perfect vignette.”

The most popular compositions are the V and the A -shapes.



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"Overall, when creating a vignette you should start with a large background object, like a mirror or a framed picture. A mirror or picture frame can be hung on the wall or placed on the table surface, leaning against the wall. You can even layer it by placing a smaller picture in front of the other. Build the vignette from here, paying close attention to proportion, color and composition."

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