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Vignette (vin-yet): any small, pleasing picture or view (dictionary.com)
You’ve probably heard the term ‘vignette’ before but possibly not in regards to interior decorating. The word does have a few different meanings, but the one above is closest to describing those beautiful groupings of accessories found on flat surfaces throughout homes. Accessories can include items such as vases, plants, photos, mirrors, or any other personal belongings that would be attractive to the eye when arranged artfully. If you have any unoccupied flat surfaces and accessories worth displaying, you’re ready to create a vignette. Before you get started however, take a look at these guidelines that will help you make it just right.
- Stick with themes. It’s important that your objects go together. You want to create a theme within the vignette but you should also make sure that theme meshes well with the bigger theme and style of the room. Symmetrical designs (i.e. a pyramid shape) work better in formal rooms, while asymmetrical designs (i.e. a checkmark shape) are best for casual spaces.
- Vary texture and height. Don’t be afraid to mix shiny and muted objects or metals and woods. Doing so will create some visually appealing textures. When it comes to height, use small pedestals to elevate items and create platforms for smaller items by stacking up books or something similar.
- Stick with odd numbers. For maximum impact, display your objects in odd numbers, not even. Groups of three or five are much more visually appealing than groupings of two or four.
- Create depth. Instead of lining your objects up in a straight line, create depth by layering items in front of one another.
- Pay attention to color. A vignette is a great place to introduce a small, unexpected pop of color. Keep the majority of the vignette in colors that match the dominant color of the room and then add something like silk flowers, artificial fruit or another small item in a fun color.
- Use lighted areas. A vignette can get lost if it’s set up in a dark area. Be sure to arrange your objects around a lamp or on a flat surface that’s near a window.
Magazines and photos online are great ways to get ideas. There’s no need to duplicate, just use the photo as a guide and create arrange a beautiful in a way that reflects you. If you are wondering how fabric can dress up your decorative collection, VignetteDesign.net has great examples and advice. There are several ways to really tie in your design with the whole room:
1. Drapes. Choose a fabric that accentuates your vignette design by including the colors, prints, or style. On the contrary, using your drapes to inspire your vignette will allow you to change the design up more quickly as you’d like.
2. Pillows. Situate your collection on an end table where you can coordinate your pillow fabric with your vignette style. Like the African Safari? Compliment your elephant, giraffe, and and zebra patterned box with a lion or cheetah print pillow!
3. Boxes or Frames. Cover a simple box with your favorite coordinating fabric to add an extra element to your vignette. Similarly, try framing some of your favorite fabric to hang adjacent to your collection.
There are plenty of ways to get creative in your home. Interior fabrics provide an easy, affordable way to change your home’s style quickly.
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