How To Accessorize A Room: Simple Tips For A Finished Look

ByYvonne Pratt

Learn how to accessorize a room simply, with tips on layering, scale, and using what you already own to create a home that feels finished and truly yours.

Wooden dresser with stenciled swirl design styled with a blue and white floral lamp, a white pitcher of greenery, a small glass cloche, and a stack of books beneath framed botanical art.

The most enjoyable part of decorating is learning how to accessorize a room well. Accessories are the finishing touches that bring a space to life, and if you have ever walked into a room and thought, this looks finished, it is because of the accessories and details layered throughout. These small choices make a big impact and are often what separate a nice room from one that feels polished and inviting.

I love to decorate, and I am always eager to learn new concepts that help me become a better home decorator. But I must admit, my very favorite part of decorating is choosing accessories that mean something to me. I like to live with things that fill our home with memories, pieces picked up along the way, and items I bring out seasonally that feel like old friends returning for a visit.

For me, these accessories are not just about making a room look finished. They are about making it feel like home. They bring back sweet memories, reflect who I am, and make our spaces warm and welcoming for family and friends.

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What Are Decorating Accessories

Navy blue end table styled with a double gourd lamp, blue and white ginger jar on stacked books, and ceramic artichokes on the lower shelf beside a living room sofa.

Decorating accessories are the pieces that finish a room: the pillows on a sofa, a pedestal container of greens on a coffee table, a stack of books, a tray on an ottoman. Along with things like how art is hung or a small touch that hints at the season at hand, these accessories are what people mean when they talk about decorating details. Together, they guide the eye, add interest, and give a room its personality.

How do you accessorize a room so it looks finished? Start with fewer, larger accessories in a tight color palette, layer pieces at varied heights, use the rule of three, leave breathing room, and edit with photos. That simple formula creates a polished look fast.

Start With A Blank Slate

Large paned mirror with black grid frame hung above a white built in cabinet with glass front doors, styled with cake stands, vases, and stacked books.

I know many of us do not really want to take all the accessories out of a room. This is often hard for me to do! It feels like extra work, and it is tempting to skip right to adding things back in. But doing this one simple step will help you see your room more realistically, so you can target the best spots to add your favorite accessories back in. Starting with a blank slate is the most important step, friend!

Clear off your surfaces completely: coffee tables, console tables, mantels, shelves, all of it. Look at the room with fresh eyes. Without the usual clutter of accents you are used to seeing, you will notice things you might have missed before: an awkward gap, a surface that always felt too full, a spot that has real potential you never used.

This is not about starting over or spending money on anything new. It is simply the easiest way to make a room in your home feel like you, beautifully finished, and a joy to live in.

Accessorize Like Jewelry

Woven bench used as a coffee table, styled with a brass tray holding a white planter of greenery, an amber candle, and a decorative textured egg, beside a stack of books and coasters.

Think of accessories the way you think of jewelry. Too many pieces can look fussy, but too few make an outfit feel plain. The same goes for a room.

If left to my own bent, I will almost always overdecorate with accessories. I have to stay very aware of it, so I edit heavily as I go. I do this by adding fewer items but choosing larger ones, which gives a room presence without making it feel cluttered.

Wooden dresser with stenciled swirl design styled with a blue and white floral lamp, a white pitcher of greenery, a small glass cloche, and a stack of books beneath framed botanical art.

The Perfect Formula For Adding Detail To A Room

  • Choose one statement piece on each surface
  • Add one or two supporting accents
  • Leave space for the eye to rest

This formula is the sweet spot when it comes to adding accessories to a room.

Pro Tip

Darker and larger items feel visually heavier than lighter, smaller ones. Use them to anchor a vignette and balance them with airy textures. See 5 Ingredients That Make A Gracious Home for more about this helpful concept.

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Layer With Intention

Neutral sofa layered with a green striped pillow, a woven raffia pillow, and a fringed olive pillow, with a scalloped planter and woven basket in the foreground.

I love to layer accessories in a room. It builds interest and gives a space depth that feels collected over time rather than placed all at once. Layering is one of the simplest ways to make a room feel more pulled together. Instead of setting items out in a row, consider how they work together as a cohesive group. A layered look adds depth, interest, and gives the eye something to linger on.

Round dining table set with an oversized white hydrangea arrangement in a woven basket, flanked by brass candlesticks, with upholstered nailhead chairs and a woven pendant light above.

Start with a foundation piece that grounds the arrangement, then build by adding items of different heights and textures. Keeping everything within a similar color palette will make the layers feel cohesive instead of cluttered. And remember, less is more. Too many layers can look messy, but just a few thoughtful ones create a beautiful accessory grouping that feels intentional.

Simple Layering Example

Layering doesn’t have to be complicated. For example, place a small decorative object on top of a stack of books and then tuck in something organic like a small pot of greenery. That simple arrangement instantly looks more styled.

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Bigger Is Better and Less Is More

White buffet styled symmetrically with matching green and white ginger jar lamps, a large square paneled mirror, and an oversized blue vase of white blooms in a woven basket.

Bigger is better and less is more is my decorating mantra. It helps me avoid overaccessorizing and guides me toward choosing items that bring balance and calm to the rooms in my home.

One of the easiest ways to make a room look more finished is by editing what you already have. Small items tend to clutter a space and can make it feel busy. Choosing fewer, larger accents gives your room presence and keeps it looking calm and intentional.

This idea works for furniture, artwork, mirrors, and especially accessories. Instead of filling a table with lots of tiny things, try using one statement piece or a couple of larger accents. And remember, you don’t need to cover every surface. Negative space is just as important as the things you add, and it allows your accessories to shine.

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Scale And Proportion Matter Most

Large blue and white floral ceramic lamp with a cream shade styled on a wood dresser beside stacked books, a glass cloche, and greenery beneath framed botanical art.

If there is one mistake I see most often with accessories, it is choosing pieces that are simply too small for the space. A tiny vase on a large coffee table or a small piece of art over a big sofa gets lost, no matter how pretty it is on its own.

Scale is really about how an accessory relates to the size of the room and the furniture around it, and proportion is how your accessories relate to each other. When you get this right, a room feels polished and complete. When it is off, even a beautifully chosen accessory will not do its job.

A simple way to check yourself is to stand back and look at the whole vignette, not just the item you are adding. Does it feel balanced with what is around it, or does it disappear? When in doubt, size up. A larger accessory almost always looks more intentional than a small one lost in a big space.

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Give Details A Second Or Third Look

Iron console table styled with a wicker tray holding a glass lamp with a burlap shade, a blue and white ginger jar, and a fern, beneath a brass wall sconce with a candle.

Once you think you are finished accessorizing a room, step back and take another look. Often, the first try is not the best one. A quick adjustment here and there can make all the difference.

Walk around the space and see if one side feels heavier than the other, or if something looks out of place. Sometimes a room needs one more accessory; other times, it looks better with something taken away. One of my favorite tricks is to snap a photo with my phone. A picture has a way of showing what your eyes might miss.

Kitchen island styled with a woven tray holding white hobnail canisters, a lit candle, a blue floral linen napkin, and a blue and white vase filled with white tulips.

One of my best tips is to leave the room for a while, then come back with fresh eyes. This works every time to help you see whether the accessories in a room add beauty or look a bit off. When you look again, be critical in the best way and make small adjustments until everything feels balanced and intentional. These little tweaks do not take long, but they are often what make a room look finished.

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Shop Your Home First

end table styled with a double gourd lamp, a scalloped green and yellow bowl on a stack of books, and a woven basket on a stack of design books on the lower shelf.

Before you buy something new, take a walk through your own home. Chances are, you already have just the right accessory to finish a room. A vase that has been tucked away in a bedroom might look fresh on a living room console. A lamp could move from one corner to another and completely change the feel of a space.

I do this often in my own home, and because my color palette is consistent, it is easy to swap accessories around. Moving accents from one room to another is one of the simplest ways to get a new look without spending a dime. Sometimes, all it takes is seeing a familiar accessory in a new spot for it to feel brand new.

Over the years, I have built up a small stash of accessories that I can pull from whenever I want to give a room a fresh look. One of my favorite ways to add to that collection is by bringing home interesting objects from vacations. They are not only pretty accents but also little reminders of sweet memories.

I don’t like to spend much on accessories, so I usually keep an eye out for sales or shop at places like HomeGoods or vintage shops. It is amazing how a few inexpensive finds, mixed in with what you already have, can look so special.

Change Your Accessories Often

White mantel styled symmetrically with brass candlesticks, white ginger jars, and potted greenery beneath a landscape painting, flanked by white spool chairs with floral pillows.

If your accessories have been sitting in the same place for too long, they can start to feel a little stale. Small changes here and there are one of the easiest ways to keep your home looking fresh. It does not need to be a big project. Swap a lamp from another room, add a few fresh flowers, or trade a basket for a stack of books. Little changes go a long way.

I love to change up my accessories. Rearranging pieces from one room to another keeps everything feeling fresh and new. I am always adding and editing, and no accessory is safe from finding a new home. Moving things around like this sparks my creativity and keeps our rooms interesting.

Small changes are easy when you have a few classic accessories to work with. Certain pieces always seem to look good no matter where you place them, and they are the ones I reach for again and again.

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Details have a way of fading into the background when they sit in the same place for too long.
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Ideas For Great Accessories

Open living and dining area with a woven pendant light, round dining table styled with white florals, and a black iron side table layered with a lamp, ginger jar, books, and a woven tray.

The right accessories are what give a home its personality. A few well-chosen pieces can add texture, color, and life to a room. Think about mixing materials, like wood, glass, metal, and something organic, to create interest. Accessories also work best when they relate to your home’s overall color palette, so nothing feels out of place.

Here are some of my favorite accessories to keep on hand. They are versatile and work at any time of year: a stack of hardcover books, a woven basket, a vase, faux flowers, a small decorative box, or a pair of candlesticks. Greenery, whether real or faux, is another must-have. These simple pieces can move from room to room and always feel right at home.

Accessorizing Room By Room

The same accessorizing principles apply everywhere, but each room in your home has its own personality and priorities when it comes to the finishing touches.

Living Room

White buffet with glass front cabinets styled symmetrically with green and white ginger jar lamps, a large paneled mirror, and a white vase filled with autumn branches, beside a dark wood coffee table stacked with books.

The console in my living room is my favorite place to add a large, showy accessory. It is the biggest piece of furniture in the room, and a large centerpiece there sets the tone for the whole space. Remember, bigger is better and less is more. Choose one area as the focal point with a beautiful accessory, then add a few well-chosen things you love to a few other flat surfaces. Remember, not every surface needs accessories.

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Entryway

Wood entryway console styled with a blue and white patterned bowl filled with pinecones and a glowing candle, a brass matchbox, and a ribbed white lamp beneath a round gold mirror.

Your entryway gives people coming into your home a glimpse of who you are and sets the tone for what they can expect as they step inside. Besides keeping it clean and tidy, display something you love and that has meaning to you. I have become an avid collector of chinoiserie and blue and white pottery, so displaying a piece or two here is a must for me.

Dining Room

Dining table centerpiece with pink rhododendron blooms in a blue and white ginger jar, flanked by tortoiseshell glass candlesticks beneath a woven pendant light.

My dining room is small and visible from many other rooms in our home. Like the buffet in my living room, it is important to add a big, showy centerpiece here, since it is the focal point of the room. Remember, bigger is better and less is more.

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Kitchen

Kitchen island styled with a round woven tray holding a honeycomb butter dish, a blue and white pitcher of white tulips, a small potted pansy, and a green scalloped dish.

Be strategic when adding accessories to a kitchen. Accessories are important, but I keep them out of any work area. I decorate the same spots each time: my island, an open corner of a long countertop, and a couple of other areas that bring beauty and interest to our kitchen without getting in the way of how we actually use the space.

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Bedroom

White pitcher filled with blush and green hydrangeas on a light wood vanity, styled with a small ceramic dish beside soft pink and white checked curtains.

I take a calmer approach in our bedroom. I love having fresh flowers when they are growing in our yard and garden, and faux blooms and other organics when they are not. A nightstand is an important surface for essentials. A small vase of flowers or a special picture is nice, but skip it if there isn’t enough room.

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Guest Bedroom

Tufted upholstered headboard layered with white quilted pillows and a taupe geometric pillow, beside a nightstand with a brass swing arm sconce and a striped planter of white daisies.

A guest bedroom calls for a slightly more curated, welcoming feel, since it is decorated with a visitor in mind rather than daily life. A few thoughtful touches, fresh flowers, a stack of books, and a small tray with essentials help guests feel taken care of the moment they walk in.

A Simple Decorating Challenge

Bright living room corner with a white spindle chair, neutral pillow, and a wood pedestal table holding a white vase of autumn branches.

Now it is your turn. Pick one room in your home and look at it with fresh eyes. What accessories could you edit, swap, or layer to make it feel more finished? Try moving a few things around, adding a new layer, or removing something that no longer feels right.

Take a photo when you are done. It is one of the best ways to see your room the way others will. You may be surprised at how much better the space looks with just a few thoughtful changes.

Remember, the smallest accessories often make the biggest difference.

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Your Accessorizing Questions Answered

A few questions come up again and again when it comes to accessorizing a room, so here are quick answers to the ones I hear most.

How can I make a room feel more finished?

A room often looks finished when you edit accessories and place them thoughtfully. Focus on fewer, larger pieces, layer them at different heights, and leave some breathing room. The balance between what you add and what you leave open makes all the difference.

What are the best accessories to keep on hand?

This is such a great question. Classic, versatile pieces work in almost any space, things like books, baskets, vases, candlesticks, and a bit of greenery. Do not forget to include personal items, such as souvenirs from a trip or meaningful photos. These simple accessories can move from room to room and always look right at home.

Why should I clear a room before accessorizing?

Clearing a room first helps you see it more realistically, without the clutter you are used to. It makes it much easier to spot the best places to add your favorite accessories back in, rather than simply adding more on top of what is already there.

How do I know if my accessories are the right scale?

Stand back and look at the whole vignette, not just the piece you are adding. If an accessory feels lost against the furniture or the room around it, it is probably too small. When in doubt, size up; a larger accessory almost always looks more intentional.

How do I keep accessories from looking cluttered?

Start by grouping items instead of scattering them. Use the rule of three, vary the height of your pieces, and repeat a color or texture to make accessories look more intentional. And do not be afraid to take something away; editing is often what keeps a space from feeling crowded.

More Ways To Bring Style Home

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Take a little time to browse through these posts—you’ll find plenty of inspiration and easy ideas to help you create a home that feels both beautiful and personal.

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107 Comments

  1. Anne Marie says:

    Great ideas – thanks.

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  2. What a beautiful guest room! I like your idea of accessories being like jewelry. Puts a fun spin on decorating a room. I also need to take your advice on changing accessories often – not just at Christmas!

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  3. Great room! Where did you get the sign behind the bed? It is perfect!

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    1. There is a link to the bedskirt at the end of the post. The sign came from a local shop.

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  4. Love the bed!!! So pretty!!

    Great ideas for accessories!

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  5. Terrific looking room Yvonne. Where did you find the buffalo check duvet and shams…..love them.

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    1. Hi Mary Lou,
      I just added the info at the bottom of the post. Thanks for asking!

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  6. What wonderful ideas for decorating! I probably could do some serious evaluation per room….but I do move things and shop my home a lot! You have such a lovely style! Thank you!

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  7. Where can I purchase your open weave linen redshift? Creating a breezy West Indies inspired guest room and your redshift would be a perfect addition. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  9. Loved seeing your home featured in Autumn issue of Cottage Journal. Congratulations.
    Can’t wait to start fall accessorizing with old and new items. Your guest room is so simple but so welcoming. Love the drapes and bed skirt.

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    1. Hi Mary Lou,
      I just added the info at the bottom of the post. Thanks for asking!Thanks

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  10. You are so right! Details make such a difference! I love your suggestions for layering accessories and adding wonderful texture to make a room visually welcoming and warm!

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  11. I’m thinking I may go “shopping” today (just around my home) looking for some detail treasures! Anyone free to come and shop with me? I’d love it!

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  12. You always have the best ideas. Now it is time for me to put your ideas to work. Going to do this today. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your Monday!

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  13. where did you get the bedskirt

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  14. Norma Rolader says:

    Thank you for the great ideas on layering a room and bling bling of a room. I love the bedskirt all is beautiful! God bless and have a blessed week

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  15. Where did you get the bedskirt? Or did you make it?

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    1. The bed skirt came from Soft Surroundings. They have such gorgeous home decor and fashions!

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  16. Those lights on the side of the bed are unique. I have never seen those before. Where did you get them?

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    1. Hi Phyl, they came from Wayfair and are no longer in stock. I keep looking for them though. When I see them again I’ll post about it.

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  17. Karen VanLoo says:

    I love that bedroom! It’s just beautiful. Great tips Yvonne – thank you!

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  18. I love the bed and lighting. How high off the ground is the bed. I have trouble finding a bed skirt that is long enough.

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    1. Harriet, it is a standard size so regular bed skirts will work just fine

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  19. Love the natural and neutral bedroom!!! AWESOME!!

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  20. I love everything about this room! Beautiful!

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  21. What a soothing, beautiful guest room! That bed skirt really sets off the whole bed.

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  22. Brenda Grisham says:

    I love the way you placed the drapes. I am going to copy the idea. Do you have a resource for the drapes? Combining the textures in this room comes off perfectly. Bedskirt balanced against drapes and bedding!

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    1. Harriet, it is a standard size so regular bed skirts will work just fine.

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  23. I love the checkered duvet with the open weave bed skirt, they are perfect together. I use the same things that you use in your accessorizing list, but I don’t have any orbs. I will definitely have to find some. I also re arrange things frequently for a whole new look, that’s part of the fun of accessorizing!

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  24. Dianne Lanier says:

    The room is beautiful. I will have to use your tips for my guest rooms!

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  25. Love the entire room….you did a fantastic job putting it all together!

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  26. I love this room. It is so warm and inviting. Am I seeing some sort of blinds that are pulled up on the windows for covering at nighttime on the window?

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  27. Yvonne, you always make your rooms look so visual welcoming. I love your guess room,especially the duvet and shams on the bed. Have a great day!

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  28. A “White MALAISE (?) Quilt” I’m sure you meant Matelasse. You never want decor to suffer from “Malaise”. I’d just blame “spellcheck” if I were you.

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  29. Deb McNelly says:

    I so enjoyed this guest room detailing. This is the best part for me too. Going back, looking, changing, finding things from other places. I think my favorites are the bed skirt, the silhouette of the dog, and the lamp. Oh and the buffalo check. I think I need to go to Home Good right now. Thanks so much again! God bless. ~ Deb

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  30. Yes!!! Decorating is ALL about the details…

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  31. Sue Malizia says:

    Yvonne, always love your ideas…especially right when I’m in need of some. I like how the duvet cover is without the comforter in it…lighter for warmer temps. Thank you for sharing the links of where to actually find items…the set is already in my pb basket. =)

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  32. Sue Malizia says:

    P.S. Love the little sign welcoming guests…details! =)

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  33. Jill Miglin says:

    Hi Yvonne. Love the guest room. Have to say it was nice to see that you have the same bedskirt that I have in our master bedroom. I even got the matching Euro shams. Love the raw silk with the rest of our bedding in shades of teal. Thanks again for all the great ideas.

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  34. A beautiful welcoming room Love everything about it

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  35. Wonderful decorating tips! I have learned so much from you & your blog! Thank you! Love your guest room!

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  36. From my friend Pinky at Designs by Pinky: I just did this to the sitting area of our master. I decided that I wanted a “British Colonial” look. I had everything I needed in the house, didn’t have to buy a thing. I am loving the new look!!! I’ll try to send you a picture. I am also trying a new email address to see if my comments will show up. I still don’t understand why they don’t. We’ll see if this works:) MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

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  37. I have a guest room I’m still working on but once I’m finished I’ll send a picture. Thanks for all the decorating suggestions. Sometimes I need a nudge to get my brain thinking!

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  38. Vee Muller says:

    Love the details! I see you’ve moved the orb from your living room to the guest room. Unless you made more than one! Have started shopping my home. Fun!

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  39. Love your guest room! It makes me want to come visit! ?

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  40. Beautiful room! I especially love the smocked curtains. They are so unusual, but don’t appear as they would provide much privacy. I don’t remember. Did you provide their source?

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    1. The pretty side drapes are just for decor, Phylis. If you look, you will see there are blinds on the windows; they are just pulled up.

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  41. I’m loving your guestroom and the color palette you chose. I think we all can relate to today’s post especially downsizing accessories, for me I love beautiful décor and tend to go overboard. Also, I just want to say that I love all your tips and tricks and who cares if you make a spelling error, we know what you mean. Keep on doing what you do best because we love you and what you stand for.

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  42. Love the neutral colors and especially the curtains and bedskirt.

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  43. So welcoming…. liking all that texture….and that bedskirt is beautiful. Now we all know why you have so many guests. Better than the best B and B.

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  44. Your room is very pretty. Love the wall lamp with the shelf and the little bird

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    1. HI!
      As always, love reading your blog .
      The guest room looks so comfy.
      The bed skirt is very attractive
      Does the skirt wrap around the box spring?
      Could you tell me where you bought
      the bed skirt? Thank you!

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  45. Beth Brown says:

    I love this bed-skirt. Its lovely and I love the color with the black iron bed – beautiful!

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  46. Details can trip me up sometimes. Thanks for encouragement

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  47. What a great guest room!

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  48. Nancy Loyd says:

    Love this room and thanks for all the great tips!!!

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  49. Julie Briones says:

    Very helpful tips. I found those ‘acorns’ at a local consignment store, and I loved yours so much, I bought them! 🙂

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  50. What a beautiful guest room! Love the gingham duvet and pillow shams.

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  51. Everything looks amazing, thanks for sharing your ideas. The details that you add everywhere are amazing!

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  52. I love the little Welcome sign on the nightstand!

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  53. Love all your posts, but this one especially for all the good ideas!

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  54. Thank you, thank you, thank you for finally getting around to sharing some of the sources for this room! I see you did change some of the bedding up a bit from when you first shared the room with us but what a great idea to buy bedding that coordinates and change it up to refresh on occasion. I like both looks and couldn’t pick just one if I had to. As far as sources go do you have the source for the planters and bird on the bookshelf, the dresser and that cute little welcome sign?

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  55. The room really looks perfect and beautiful I liked your choice for the curtains they add a pleasant look to the room.Great work!!!

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  56. The room looks awesome, love the bed skirt!!

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  57. You are so right – it is all in the details. I could always figure out the “big” stuff but the details challenged me. Your blog has made such a difference in helping me become much better at the details. Thanks for all the ideas and tips! Your talent for decorating is evident throughout your gorgeous home!!

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  58. Stunning room Yvonne – and stunning website.

    Like almost everyone else I was so taken by the bed skirt. Thinking I might try making one in hessian! Thanks for the inspiration.
    We are approaching Spring here on the west coast of Australia so the neutral colours will work beautifully in my guest bedroom too – even better in the summertime as temperatures can reach 100 +
    Reading your posts is such a joyful experience.

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  59. Ruth Watson says:

    Yvonne, I recently discovered your post and was just enjoying Decorating Details. It’s all about the Details. I love your help on texturing, and accessorizing. Not too little and not too much. It’s a wonderful blog and I will be a regular follower.

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  60. Yvonne, I just don’t get the idea of puddling drapes. Don’t you worry about getting your foot caught in them or how do you keep them hanging straight? We aren’t lucky enough to have those nice large bedrooms like you do, lucky girl. Is this mainly for drapes that are stationary? I know I’m old fashion, they just look like they need to be shortened. Help me fall in love with this idea.

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  61. Norma Rolader says:

    Awww just beautiful and I love all your info and tips … You are awesome

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  62. I absolutely love the sconces, a shame they are no longer available.

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  63. I also love those bedside lamps, but how to you turn them on and off?

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  64. Wow, you truly decorate with so much class, elegant and fabulous flar for fablous designs. Thank you for sharing.

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  65. Norma Rolader says:

    I love love this room

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  66. So many gorgeous details. I love the bed skirt!

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  67. this is gorgeous and peaceful and I want you to open a B&B… even the details at the top of your curtains are lovely… 🙂

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  68. I want to work on layering my bed for this winter. This gave me great ideas as usual!

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  69. You have proven that old adage IT’S ALL IN THE DETAIL. Thanks

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  71. “MALAISE” IS A MEDICAL TERM; i THINK YOU MEANT ‘MATELASSE” DARN THAT SPELL-CHECK!!!

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  72. My summer project is to completely redo our foyer. I admired the wood burst mirror you had in your foyer. Do you think it would be too visually heavy for our 8’x8’ foyer with 8’ ceilings? Thanks!

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  73. Additional information regarding the burst mirror in our small foyer…it will be hung over a 45” wide table. I don’t have a table yet but the width is determined by the wall space.

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  74. I’m trying to find the lamps you have on the curlicue chest. Where did you get those?

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  75. Kathy Menold says:

    Yvonne, Just this morning I was clearing off our mantle to replace the forsythia wreath with a painting and changing the candle holders and stone rabbits which were on display for Easter. Just sitting on our sofa with a cup of coffee deciding what to use for late spring. As you often remind your readers I like to shop my house and even if it takes a few days I will find just the right balance for the mantle. It is actually one of my favorite activities in decorating. But this time of year when there is so much to do in the garden I wait for a rainy day to do this change over.

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  76. The candles are such a nod to summer! Please tell me about the rug I see in these photos if it is available. I’m thinking it would be linked if it was easy to find ;-( Is the small square black or navy? Gray or Brown overall color? Thanks so much.

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  77. I don’t know where to start…most of the bigger rooms in my house need help….should I start at the entry? Theres so much to do it feels overwhelming. I have an idea of my style but like to mix it up some.

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    1. Always start by knowing your decorating style Laura! And then stay in that decorating lane! Then choose a color palette and stay in that lane too! Know if your colors are warm or cool and know undertones. You have given me a great idea for a post. Look for one soon about WHERE TO START!

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  78. I am more into color with a little black accent in every room. I do like your fresh style though. But just an observation… I feel the 2 lamps on the curlecue chest are overpowering it. One next to the wall with the decor a little to the left would look better to my eye. But you do you.

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    1. Yes, I agree! I’ve since changed them out for one larger lamp. They are pretty but just not there.

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  79. I think your advice is terrific. I *try* to keep too much stuff and too small stuff out. In a small hone, it just looks cluttered. I think I read something somewhere that someone once said about making the practical thing you have to have the prettiest version if you don’t have space for “decor” in a small room much. The kitchen here is small and I do not have room for much, but I found a pretty pitcher to hold my spatulas and utensils, and I got nice quality spatulas and utensils. I have a pretty set of cookware. That type of essential item I tried to aim for the prettiest version in great quality that I could afford. I think the bunch of cheap little khickknacks type shopping is just the desire for new and the impulse, and maybe too the feeling “I can’t afford the thing I really want”, so here are ten little things instead. I think that is sorta a disposable, ” fast food” type shopping rather than the good meal. I think save slower for the thing you REALLY want rather than buy the quick thing every time you go out. You end up able to afford the one GOOD thing you truly wanted by the time you add up the cost of all the clutter!

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  80. Where did you get your small airy ferns in white pots (3)?

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    1. Hi Robin, I found those locally. I’ve been trying to source them with no luck yet. Sorry!

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  81. Great points! I can see exactly what you mean. I have spots I am going to look over now that I have read this. I think I can get used to placement of certain things and need to try different spots or even consider if I even want to use the item at all, if it actually enhances the style of the room and is adding anything special. I think my bigger items do seem more quality made. I think we get used to little things and can think of something as too big that may look amazing and make a statement. I think we get stressed about picking the right big item to be the statement piece, too. The little cheaper knicknacks there is a “safe choice” and no investment when it comes to it. I am going to go look around the house! 😉

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  82. Yvonne, It’s always fun to see your post. I am always reminded that a bit of effort is always worth it, thanks for the inspiration!
    P.S. I really like that you have added draperies to the second half of the windows in the living room!

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  83. Jane Bentrott says:

    I love your simple decor ideas! Your home is always tastefully decorated!

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