One of our go-to tricks in staging is creating beautiful vignettes, or groupings of items on a flat surface. Vignettes instantly add a designer-worthy style to your home and enhance functionality of your space. All you need are a few loose items, a tray or flat surface, and these 4 tips to get started:
Use functional items to the space
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In the kitchen, display various kitchen items like bowls, tea cups, or a cute pitcher together on the counter or on a cutting board. On the laundry room counter, add a jar of clothespins with a candle and plant. By adding a functional item, you are suggesting enjoyable and practical use of your space.
2. Vary height of items
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Be sure to follow the high-medium-low principal when grouping items together. Use books to elevate smaller items.
3. Add an organic touch
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Add a touch of greenery to give an airy and organic feel to the space. If you don’t have a free standing plant, add stems to a coffee cup, jar, or a functional item to the space.
3. Layer items to create dimension
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To create depth, place your objects from the back of the flat surface to the front rather than lined up in a straight line. This will add dimension to your vignette.
4. Use odd numbers
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Group items together in odd numbers. Groups of three or five have a stronger visual impact than a group of two or four.
Happy Staging!
Danielle, Lynley, and Rainie