While doing some prep work for a photo shoot recently I went thru my stacks of magazines, books, binders, and Pinterest for some inspiration. And y'all know what I realized? All you really need for styling is some flowers and a few books.
The really good photos, are where the rooms speak for themselves. A little bit of life (aka flowers) is added and a simple stack of books to say, "hell yeah this room gets used" and you've got yourself the makings of a great photo.
Of course this is with the understanding that the room itself is 'great'. But really that's what you are wanting to see - the details of the room. The more accessories that are added, that more they take away from the design. Just some flowers/plants and a few books and you are good.
Everyone is in danger of overdosing on accessories (I've totally been guilty of this). I mean come on, how many times have you come home from HomeGoods with a whole bag of things you didn't even realize you needed? Maybe sometimes we should let those things pass.
Now understand, I'm not into absolutes, so I won't say get rid of your knick knacks all together, but let's try to use a bit less fluff and instead really show off the furniture, lamps, pillows, curtains and rugs that you've spent quality time reinventing and refinishing or quality $$ purchasing. Let the big details shine.
Am I alone here? Do you ever get the less is more itch? Are you happy dusting all of those bits and bobbles? Let's discuss.
I really want less, a lot less. My stumbling block is that so many of those bits and bobs have a special story and the best I can do is stash and rotate accessories. Too much crap on surfaces does ruin a photo.
ReplyDeleteWalls are a great place to mount some of your smaller knick-knacks to keep them off of surfaces while still keeping them on display. I'm working on a big gallery wall in my main stairway, and have used some neat travel souvenirs that were previously cluttering up the bookcase as "fillers" between frames. Now I enjoy them so much more!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Instagram is filled with bad styling from those trying to be interior designers! Drives me crazy!!!!
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DeleteTotally agree...you are not alone! My problems is tossing the sentimental stuff. Then I just wish I knew how to get rid of the papers, bits, toys, and junk that get left around the house. I cannot declutter to save my life!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly why my bookshelves are filled with books. I get hives when I try to style them or the coffee table with knicknacks, but books and flowers always feel right and not forced.
ReplyDeleteSo agree. Gradually I'm completing what has been a four year+ whole house remodel. Just this weekend I was able to take some books out and start filling up what is now our dining room-library. Books by the fireplace and two comfy chairs, good lighting and a place to set a drink. The whole room isn't done, but I keep looking at the promise of what will be.
ReplyDeleteTrue dat! And who am I kidding, I'm not gonna dust on the regular anyway ;)
ReplyDeleteYes to less is more! Less stuff to dust around as well.
ReplyDeleteLike Kerry I am always moving my accessories around and switching out for the season!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do go through and tell myself, okay this looks cluttered, and take away an item or two for awhile!
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