![]() After spending weeks and sometimes years designing a home for a client, staging is the icing on the cake, the finishing touch. One of the most common questions I get asked is “how do I stage or style the homes I design?” Whether staging a coffee table, end table or an entire home, following a few basic design rules will help sell a house or create a home. Here are simple guidelines to use when styling horizontal surfaces such as bookcases and table tops: ![]() 1. Have Something Tall Large vases or candlesticks are great. When candles are lit they add a festive feel and warm glow to the area. Large vases come in a variety of colors and can be used to add your own style to the room. ![]() 2. Add an Unusual Object Select something that’s sculptural or unusual to express your personality. For example, a piece of coral or driftwood has great texture, adding depth and interest to the arrangement. A childhood toy, vintage camera or old binoculars adds character. ![]() 3. Include Something Fresh A nice potted plant like an ivy or fern; even fresh-cut flowers add life to the space and are easy to change out for an added splash of color and emphasis. A couple of architectural leaves in a small vase will add a lively element. ![]() 4. Stack Books Use a few large, attractive art books to make a stack or platform; this is a great way to let your guest know a little about you and your interest. Top it off with something decorative or even something related to the book subject. A collection of beautiful beach books topped off with a large conch shell or a bowl of sea glass collected from family vacations tells a great story and creates unity. ![]() 5. Group Like Objects A pile of vintage boxes serve as a tiered platform for antique toys. By grouping similar objects, such as vintage clocks and toys, helps to create a collection and has more of an impact then when scattered separately throughout a home. Likewise by grouping objects by their finishes, color or texture creates a collection and unifies the arrangement. ![]() 6. Layer with a Tray Large tables don't feel as overwhelming when you add a tray. I like to use woven or natural wood trays to add texture to the table; it divides the surface and organizes your collections to create emphasis and tell a story. ![]() 7. Vary Object Heights Mimic the lines in a cityscape to create an artful arrangement. Use high, medium and low objects to generate movement. This helps keep the eye moving in a meaningful way as opposed to a boring straight line. Arrangements do matter; anything can become a thing of beauty when paired with the right compliments, so take an artful look around your home and start to create your stylish space for your well designed life.
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