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do not stand out and demand
or attract attention. The over-
all effect is unified and har-
monious,

To achieve this unity. keep
things simple: furniture in a
specific style, moder or tra-
ditional, a monochromatic
color scheme for walls, fab-
rics and other finishes, per-
haps with one accent color.
Plants could be kept in simi-
lar containers.

Objects, collections and
accessories can also be the
focal point of an interior. In
such homes, objects, colfec-
tions and accessories domi~
nate other furnishings: they

attract immediate attention,
while furniture, floors and
walis are chosen to support
the accessories, rather than
the other way around. This.
works especially well when
the space itself has no out-
standing characteristics, when
it is a box with straight walls
and ceiling.

It also works well when
furniture and floors are very
ordinary or have been found
in various second-hand
stores, or have been “inherit-
ed.” Instead of being seen as
single objects, the accessories
and collections are organized
and placed in such a way that
they catch immediate atten-
tion and are seen as units

rather than individual pieces.
The overall effect is one

‘of interest and excitement.

Each visit to such a home is a
new adventure, as one dis-
covers previously unseen
objects and treasures. You
will not have the calming and
serene effect talked about ear-
lier.

But if the accessories are
arranged well, the effect will
be eclectic and quite fascinat-
ing. This is probably more
time-consuming and difficult
to do successfully because
you will want to avoid an
overall effect of clutter and
chaos. It is therefore a good
idea to focus on a few special
interests and gradually collect

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items that relate to these
interests.

These objects don’t have
to be expensive — they
reflect an interest or your
love for beautiful shapes or

Or

intricacy of fine craftsman-
ship; they express your per-
sonality and create a harmo-
nious space in which you will
feel comfortable and at home.
They can be collectible, or a

collection of objects that cre-
ate an interesting pattern. In
such designs walls, floor and
ceiling designs, are simple
and straight forward and are
played down to cast the
objects in a central role.

The overall. effect is one
of interest and adventure —
an ever-changing element of
surprise.

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