Accessorizing: A Delicate Balance of Form and Function

When it comes to interior design, a key tenant is keeping a balance between form and function. In so many ways, accessories complete the picture. This means they help synchronize and balance the other elements in a room. However, accessories aren't just eye candy – objects can be functional in their forms, such as vases, books, storage bins and bowls. The best accessories make your spaces come alive as they add texture, color, pattern and most importantly — functionality.

“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be beautiful or believe to be useful. ”- William Morris

The remote control. Random note paper. The family iPad. Before long, your coffee table can be stacked with clutter than can distract from your design. Here's it's all "hidden" in a beautiful box as part of the coffee table décor, which maintains a feeling of calm in the center of the home.

Keep your favorite storage items and accessories on full display in a way that enhances your design. I love to to surprise my clients with beautiful options that will seamlessly blend into their space, while also providing functionality.

When your functional bar items like shakers, ice binds and cocktail recipe books are displayed in a beautiful way, it makes a cold beverage at the end of the day all the more enticing.

The laundry room is an often forgotten space of the home when it comes to interior design. An easy solve is keeping a cleared surface and placing carefully curated accessories and useful items like aesthetically pleasing soaps and other functional items can create a serene space in the most unexpected area in your home.

These accessories serve to make home design cohesive and complete — the finishing touches are sometimes those that stand out the most. Research, selection and curation from a professional interior designer is key. If you’d like to talk design, please contact us at kelly@kellymarieinteriordesign.com.