Rather than play it safe with a matching set of bathroom accessories, try a
candy dish for cotton balls and a cake stand for soaps. Place a handful of
perfume bottles or candles on a mirrored tray for an elegant look.
Have some fun with your family room, where popular board games can be set out
and ready for friendly competition. If this is where you tend to watch movies,
go for a film theme with Hollywood posters and a small popcorn machine.
Remember that any passion you have for collecting can become a focal point in
your home.
It’s easy to go overboard in any room, but the master bedroom should be a retreat.
This is where less really can be more. Still, you want to make sure you wake up
to something lovely every day. Family photos and other personal mementos
deserve pride of place in your private quarters. Hang some jewelry from
artificial branches for an interesting display on your dresser. Treasures from
your travels add nostalgia to your nightstand.
Take a good look at what you’ve got before you stock up on more stuff. Play up what you already have. For
instance, you can freshen up some picture frames with more recent photos and
paint them all the same color for a more cohesive collection. Before you know
it, you’ll have mastered the art of accessories.
Written by Jeanine Matlow.
