Tips For Decorating With Accessories

Even just the smallest accessory can help brighten up a room, and you only have to search for interior design on Pinterest to spark your creativity. From rugs to lighting, throws, art and of course doorstops and draught excluders, there are lots of accessories you can add to a space. Knowing how to arrange them is the key, otherwise small rooms can become cluttered very easily. In this blog we have gathered some tips for decorating with accessories.

Always Opt For Quality Over Quantity

Mass-produced items are easy to find at shops on the high street, but do you really want to fill your home with low-quality products that are found in lots of homes? Or do you want to accessorize your home with unique products which are of a higher quality and value? Let’s face it, home interior items go in and out of fashion regularly, so why not start adding things to your home that match your style and personality rather than going with the crowd.

Size Does Matter

Less is definitely more when it comes to accessories. We have all seen those homes with huge living areas and the tiniest rug popped in the centre as a ‘feature piece’ (when in fact it looks incredibly out of place!). On the other end of the scale, there are homes with small walls that have huge pieces of art hung from them which look completely out of place. Scale and proportion are important factors to consider when decorating your home. That’s why our extensive range of doorstops are so perfect to add a bit of charm to your home, as they are just the right size.

Combine Textures & Colours

Here at Dora Designs we have a range of animal doorstops designed to work with your interiors, no matter what colour scheme you choose. Neutral colours are always best for large furnishings, but smaller accessories are a great way to add a more subtle splash of colour. Try to choose accessories that have a mixture of textures too as this will really help to add visual interest and contrast to your home. Also if you redecorate, small accessories are much easier to replace than larger items of furniture!

Add Accessories In Layers

When it comes to interior decor, people often forget about the importance of layering accessories. Large accessories such as tables or lamps should be placed first (and sparingly), followed by medium-size and smaller accessories filling in the gaps where necessary. Grouping several smaller items together can give the illusion of a larger item, without it feeling too cluttered. Mixing colours is also a great way to give extra depth without adding too many accessories, like our patchwork highland cow doorstop for example.

So there you have it, our top tips for decorating with accessories! We would love to see how you decorate your home with any of the Dora Designs products - feel free to share your photos on our social media channels.