Bookcases and shelves can only be used for storage?
This concept is really outdated!
In the space design of European and American families, decorations will be arranged through methodical display, making the home more attractive!
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But I won't tell you that it's a very simple thing;
After all, it is really not a random placement that can be done, otherwise the soft decoration designers will eat the soil!
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However, if you want to test your own beauty, personally arrange the display cabinets and shelves in your home.
There are basic principles that can help you achieve your goals and make your home at least eight points like the beautiful home in a magazine.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="22" > key reminder before renovation</h1>
If you are planning to decorate the shelves, before purchasing materials and installing them, some things must be reminded first, such as confirming the color and style is very important, so as not to cause a gap with the overall style when performing the decoration.
First, inventory the existing ornaments
Unless there are no vases or picture frames at home... Otherwise, before making a display plan, you should first inventory the existing display items, and choose the color that corresponds to the bookcase and shelf from these items, so as to make the overall picture look more cohesive.
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Second, white is a safety color
If it is really impossible to determine the color of the bookcase, shelf and ornaments, it is recommended to use white as the basic color, and then match metal elements, wood elements, and 1 to 2 kinds of accent colors, at least you can maintain a state of no loss of points, and it is also convenient for you to have a basis when choosing decorations.
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▲ White as the base, with metal and wood elements, there is a basic sense of beauty
Third, according to the style of space selection
Whether it is the style of ornaments or shelves, do not see the novelty, special shape on the purchase, should be based on the style of the home to decide, such as modern style, choose items with similar styles, otherwise once the two appear in the gap, the overall atmosphere will appear abrupt.
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▲ The ornament style should be similar to the space style
Fourth, according to the size of the cabinet to select ornaments
Before purchasing ornaments and ornaments, you should choose according to the height, width and depth of the bookcase and shelf, so as to avoid the items from being smoothly placed in the cabinet.
Fifth, avoid the height of the ornaments is consistent
Finally, we should remind that to present a good-looking ornament picture, the size of the ornaments and ornaments must not be consistent; in other words, the height of the object should be high and low, in order to show the sense of hierarchy, but also to avoid the uniform size of the dull, boring feeling.
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▲ The height of the ornaments is consistent, and it looks dull
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="22" > ornament layout techniques</h1>
After confirming the color scheme, style and ornament size, you can then enter the layout stage, and some of these techniques need to be learned so as not to make the bookcase and shelf look disorganized. Now, let's learn together!
Step 1 ) Pick the right decorations
What should I put on the shelf? This problem really brings down a lot of people; and the items that inventory soft decoration designers often use, the following are the most common.
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1. Photo frames
One of the most commonly used ornaments; it is recommended to choose a metal or wood border and then pair it with black and white photos, which not only preserves family memories, but also does not deviate from the original color tone.
2. Sculptures
Decorative (sculptural) items are commonly used elements to illustrate the artistic atmosphere of the space, but they are not easy to choose. In principle, the style should be based on the home style, and refer to "corresponding" or "side-by-side" items; for example, if you want to create a natural atmosphere, plants corresponding to wood ornaments are a good combination, or if you want to outline the atmosphere of the sea, coral and driftwood ornaments are also suitable for display together.
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▲ The layout is marine style, and the coral and shells are very suitable
3. Vase
It is also a designer's favorite ornament; in principle, the size and style of the vase can be diversified, and even the material is not limited to ceramics, including metal, glass... etc., to add to the fun of the furnishings. However, it should be reminded again that the size of the vase should still be able to fit into the bookcase and display shelf.
4. Candle + candle holder
Candles and candlesticks can emit warm breath, and comfortable taste, is a very good ornament; as for the choice of style, it is recommended not to choose too high and tapered, because usually can not be perfectly integrated into the display stand, the better choice is candle holder, glass candle holder, etc.
5. Books
Books are also good ornaments, especially hardcover books, which can add literary and artistic atmosphere; however, it should be noted that if the styles of the spine (back) are not the same, it will not look good together, at this time, it is best to arrange the books in a different direction, so that the mouth of the book is facing outward, which is also a display method.
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6. Plants
Green plant pots can inject natural breath into the space, as well as purify the air and other functions, is a common decoration in the Nordic home; but it is especially reminded that if the basic conditions for plant growth (such as sunlight) cannot be guaranteed, it is recommended to replace it with simulated flowers and plants.
Step 2 ) The number of ornaments is taken in odd numbers
How many ornaments to put on each floor of the display stand should be determined according to the size of the space; but please note that in addition to not filling the space, it is recommended that the number of ornaments is odd, and that 3 of the ornaments on one floor are the most common (if the space is larger, 5 or 7 on the first floor are also available), or several ornaments are collected into a group, and 3 groups are also placed on the first floor.
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▲ It is most common to put 3 ornaments on one floor
Because in theory, odd numbers will have a more eye-catching effect than even display, and the picture is more balanced, and there is a focusing effect, making the vision more focused.
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Step 3 ) Triangle arrangement
After confirming the number of ornaments, it is important to proceed to the placement step! Basically, almost all soft decoration designers recommend the use of "triangular arrangement"; that is, similar items are placed on adjacent shelves according to the way of up and down, left and right, and echo each other to form a triangle.
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▲ Similar items are placed in different positions such as up, down, left and right, forming a triangle
For example, place 3 photo frames with similar appearance (same) on the three-story bookcase, the top layer is placed on the left, the middle layer is placed on the right, and the lower layer is placed on the left to form an invisible triangle; the advantage of this can make the line of sight that originally has no center of gravity achieve a guiding effect, and facilitate the eye to move with this invisible triangle line to achieve visual balance.
Small reminder, the triangular arrangement method does not necessarily have to form an equilateral triangle; secondly, it is still necessary to grasp that the ornaments in each layer are odd and the number is the same, such as 3 items in the first layer, and 3 ornaments in the second and third layers, otherwise it is easy to have an imbalance in the center of gravity.
Step 4 ) The height of the ornaments is not the same
This means that the items placed on the same shelf should not be generally tall, and if arranged together, they will appear more dull and unattractive; especially if there is only a single shelf shelf, this principle should be observed.
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▲ Ornaments should not be displayed in a neat arrangement
The right thing to do is 3 or 5... There should be a difference between high and low ornaments, so that when looking at the ornaments, the line of sight can flow on these items with the change of height; if the items are the same height, the line of sight is easy to skip the top, and ignore these ornaments, and lose the decorative effect.
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▲ Ornament placement should be divided into high and low
Step 5 ) Items take a vertical and parallel mash-up
Finally, let's talk about one detail. In addition to the height of the ornament placement, under the premise of increasing the interest and layering of the items, try to adopt a vertical, parallel mixed pendulum method, which can avoid a relatively monotonous and boring visual picture, and naturally look better.
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▲ The vertical and parallel pendulum of the mixed items will have a more layered feeling
Placing decorations in the space requires some placement skills to help,
In order to set off the beauty of the ornaments, and then play the purpose of beautifying the home space;
The above tips are worth trying, and you are welcome to leave a message to share your experience!
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