The final stage of our ongoing client project is to choose the accessories. Previously, we added the final fabric for pillows to give the client’s room a unique feel. The fabric we chose for pillows really qualifies as an accessory. The direction for the accessories is two-fold; one to echo the contemporary feel of the furniture, and also to introduce pieces that had a unique or classic feel to them.
In starting an accessory project, I start with an idea in my mind in terms of it’s final look. The right accessories are very similar to dressing properly. In buying a beautiful suite, what makes that suite even nicer are the finishing touches – such as a great pair of shoes, a belt, handbag, briefcase, watch or other accessories.
I start with a visit to my suppliers who are part of my extensive library of resources. Most of these resources are exclusive to the design trade, not open to the general public and are suppliers of unique, one-of-a-kind products.
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In starting an accessory project, I start with an idea in my mind in terms of it’s final look. The right accessories are very similar to dressing properly. In buying a beautiful suite, what makes that suite even nicer are the finishing touches – such as a great pair of shoes, a belt, handbag, briefcase, watch or other accessories.
I start with a visit to my suppliers who are part of my extensive library of resources. Most of these resources are exclusive to the design trade, not open to the general public and are suppliers of unique, one-of-a-kind products.
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I chose accessories with finishes that would enhance and dramatize our fabric selection and other materials. In this case, these finishes are antique bronze, hammered or burnished metals, warm rich, dark woods, and other materials with an earthy, natural feel to them. I selected antique pieces over new pieces with the exception of the large piece of contemporary art that went over the fireplace (seen in the center image above). I used rustic finishes for the lamps in our required lighting locations.
The cocktail table will be fairly clean and open, using an antique box for the centerpiece along with some artificial succulents. The client wanted the greenery, but didn’t want the maintenance of live plants. The artificial plants we use today are extremely life-like.
I also picked an antique water pot and will use a pair of those on either side of the fireplace to anchor the opening of the fireplace.
The cocktail table will be fairly clean and open, using an antique box for the centerpiece along with some artificial succulents. The client wanted the greenery, but didn’t want the maintenance of live plants. The artificial plants we use today are extremely life-like.
I also picked an antique water pot and will use a pair of those on either side of the fireplace to anchor the opening of the fireplace.
The finished product, when it’s put together, gives us an overall contemporary feel to the room with the simplicity of a few unique pieces that become the jewelry for the room.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this walkthrough blog series of our design project from start to finish. We’d be delighted to hear your feedback and comments!
Note: This is our final post in the our series that walks you through Rich's steps of project management. Thanks for following, and we're looking forward to bringing you more valuable design information in the months ahead!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this walkthrough blog series of our design project from start to finish. We’d be delighted to hear your feedback and comments!
Note: This is our final post in the our series that walks you through Rich's steps of project management. Thanks for following, and we're looking forward to bringing you more valuable design information in the months ahead!
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