Hartford Courant (Sunday)

10 accent elements to elevate your home decor

- By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service

From flowers to figurines and bowls to books, there are so many different ways to add and incorporat­e accents into a space. While you have a number of traditiona­l choices, there are some unusual ones that may surprise you.

Here are some interestin­g accent elements to consider:

1. Figurines: Where you might place a small or tall vase, consider using a ceramic piece instead.

2. Jewelry and global pieces: Jewelry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an accent. However, jewelry can help to add an interestin­g, global element to a space.

3. Create a showcase for a few key accents: Whether a bookcase or a shelf, look for interestin­g ways to display accents and accessorie­s.

4. Vignettes: Vignettes offer a prime opportunit­y for accents, by grouping them in interestin­g and dynamic ways.

5. Texture and color: Accents offer an opportunit­y to infuse both texture and color into a space.

6. Books: Coffee table books can be used and displayed in different ways to help accessoriz­e.

7. Organic elements: Wood and wood elements can provide an opportunit­y to bring global elements into a space.

8. Metallics: Introducin­g metallics can help bring in gold and silver to certain spaces in which you are looking to bring in as sense of contrast.

9. Wall hangings and alternativ­es to artwork: Wall hangings and mixed media can add a touch of wow factor to a space.

10. Greenery: Greenery can provide the perfect pop of color or accent in a space. You can achieve this with greenery that is either real or artificial.

 ?? SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS ?? A coffee table book placed on a book stand creates an interestin­g accent on a coffee table.
SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS A coffee table book placed on a book stand creates an interestin­g accent on a coffee table.

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