We want to talk accessories…but we don’t want your eyes to glaze over. We try to keep the concept of Stying Essentials SIMPLE (check out our last post here). While the overall design concept is often the most exciting part for our clients, these finishing touches are what make a space feel finished and cozy. This updated list of Styling Essentials also serves as a great gift guide (wink wink nudge nudge…just saying).
Picture Frames – Great for adding a personal element with black and white family photos or vacation memories. Picture frames provide an opportunity to add texture and contrast with finishes like wood, marble, and various metals.
1. CB2 Laza Polished Nickel
2. West Elm Banka Mundi
3. CB2 Tatum Marble
4. Target Wood Fluted
5. West Elm White Marble
6. Pottery Barn Meredith Blue Carved
Vases – Vases help add height and an opportunity for a sprig of greenery or a textural branch. They also add texture and variation of material and can even help add a pop of color.
1.Crate & Barrel Piega Blue
2. Ballard Designs Suzanne Kasler Gold
3. Pottery Barn Recycled Glass Demijohn
4. CB2 Vix White Fluted
5. West Elm Crackle Glazed Ceramic
6. CB2 Smoke Stack Black
7. West Elm Melanie Abrantes Hardwood
Decorative Objects – Decorative objects are a fun way to incorporate items from travels, family heirlooms, and really anything that brings you joy! They help to add varying height in displays and can bring in variation in materials and texture as well.
1. Pottery Barn Wooden Jack
2. CB2 Marble Links
3. CB2 Polished Brass Clock
4. West Elm Agate
5. CB2 Double Loop Knot
6. Pottery Barn Contentment Beads
7. West Elm Sculptures
Bowls – Similar to baskets and trays, bowls are super functional and great for grouping centerpieces on coffee tables/dining tables/islands–that can easily be moved out of the way to make room for family activities.
1. Pottery Barn Wood Bowl
2. Borneo Rattan Bowl
3. Pottery Barn Ceramic Bowl
4. Crate & Barrel Picardy Brass Footed Bowl
5. Orion Terra Cotta Bowls
6. West Elm Eden Dough Bowl
Throw Blankets – Throws are a great way to add softness and texture and create a layered look on a sofa, chair or bed. They also are an easy way to add color or pattern that can be changed out down the road.
1. West Elm Shearling Throw
2. CB2 Merino Wool Throw
3. CB2 Icelandic Sheepskin Throw
4. West Elm Cotton Throw
5. CB2 Icelandic Sheepskin Throw
6. CB2 Chunky Knit Throw
Need a little help with your finishing touches? Our Quick Expert Sessions are perfect for that.
Sincerely,
Allison
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Founded in 2012 by Allison Harlow, Curio Design Studio focuses on creating distinctive interior environments for new construction, whole house renovations and kitchen + bath remodels for modern families and leading professionals.
