Furnishing Interior Design: arranging objects

So you have an armoire and you are eying that space between the top of it and the ceiling.  Do you or don't you put anything on top of it?   You might want to consider the following:<br /><br /><b>How much space do you have to work with?</b><br />If you have less than 24 inches  I suggest forgetting about adding something above it. Here's why:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-qtd7TGRloLaSgf0JjnH-GSLM9dqVJW1pV-dfIArL-06cHSsoQF7vLseVHGx2UCIkDcHsX2lwJDOhn_oDyxP9H32qc5xoDYrRtsTFS54qfiQLVjKWR1Xym6DUq-wm9yh4-kupFHn6a0K/s1600/not+enough+space+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-qtd7TGRloLaSgf0JjnH-GSLM9dqVJW1pV-dfIArL-06cHSsoQF7vLseVHGx2UCIkDcHsX2lwJDOhn_oDyxP9H32qc5xoDYrRtsTFS54qfiQLVjKWR1Xym6DUq-wm9yh4-kupFHn6a0K/s400/not+enough+space+.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This is a lovely  armoire, but the flowers are squished in, and they would be so much </div><div style="text-align: left;">prettier in a different spot. The arrangement looks awkward.  The scale of the flowers and pan are perfect if only the armoire were a little shorter. If you choose to put something smaller in scale on top it would be difficult to see and you would have to stand back quite a bit to see it. </div><br />BUT sometimes you can make it work.  There's always an exception to every  rule. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/25191/Mt-Shadows-southwestern-bedroom-seattle" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="372" src="http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/24c14cc90a4a8211_8-0546/southwestern-bedroom.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/bosworthhoedemaker/bosworth-hoedemaker" style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; text-decoration: none;">Bosworth Hoedemaker</a></div><br />Even though these baskets touch the ceiling in places, their colour, scale and random/exciting arrangement  make them appear as if they are an extension of the armoire. The armoire is also at the end of a hall and will always be viewed from a distance allowing  you to see what's on top of it. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK8-yjKxSmMCytmKsEcmnUg7wy8c3YsxAKneBSVYXTYqrhqw1X4g_rETqzxSzRPBRznaDmoNI5D_R2XNPOHJtSNN7UOU8nfTg8p1d0MzYX_Nm2AQK0Mf5_GBlQ_99eTFlWCO6HlDAIp-m/s1600/tall+armoire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK8-yjKxSmMCytmKsEcmnUg7wy8c3YsxAKneBSVYXTYqrhqw1X4g_rETqzxSzRPBRznaDmoNI5D_R2XNPOHJtSNN7UOU8nfTg8p1d0MzYX_Nm2AQK0Mf5_GBlQ_99eTFlWCO6HlDAIp-m/s400/tall+armoire.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thepaintedhive.net/" style="font-size: small;">source</a><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;">And you can usually get away with one large low object with a tall armoire</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1026278/Country-Classic-rustic-kitchen-boston" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="http://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/8cb149190fcd13c8_3-0874/rustic-kitchen.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath/c/Hingham--MA" style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">Hingham Kitchen & Bath Designers</a><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; text-align: start;"> </span><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/thecabinetry/the-cabinetry" style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;"></a><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">especially when the object is the same colour as the armoire. </div><br /></div><br /><b>Do you want your eye to go to the top of the armoire?</b><br />If your armoire is a centre of interest in your space you may want to add other elements to enhance that position and make it even more commanding.   You might also want to add something if you have other tall elements in the space or you want to create some height variations among the various verticals in the space.<br /><br />If you have enough space and you want to draw attention to the armoire here are some tips to consider:<br /><div><br /></div><div><i>Think in odd numbers. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio07IJdASZLb0XimKwMGJBiXmogPgX-JZ1RyVLgNiwUNRXe_Tpyl2-RpQJ4DTibQfvaHcPtrO6yJT_WCN_RrQS_urf9SRPBa67JuG6r2X7QxYKmV88m7pKSmtQK5VW7lYG64BqOyUpATuE/s1600/bold+forms+armoire+top.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio07IJdASZLb0XimKwMGJBiXmogPgX-JZ1RyVLgNiwUNRXe_Tpyl2-RpQJ4DTibQfvaHcPtrO6yJT_WCN_RrQS_urf9SRPBa67JuG6r2X7QxYKmV88m7pKSmtQK5VW7lYG64BqOyUpATuE/s400/bold+forms+armoire+top.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.digsdigs.com/scandinavian-rustic-vintage-house-decorated-for-winter/">source </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i>If the armoire has glass doors, consider using the same type of objects stored within it on the top.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxjrP7FkCESVlGeZ-KOz7zKUrlu79hOAxyPA77grmLuaoJsgSV1vmOxHVW25cBe1Bd7ftQBbmr3P4rY-zqFe52y8ybfsUaaMGCzulB-DkjZptk4aQbdeAxQxLNCgONF89KYtalgJwcyjf/s1600/armoire+bedding+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxjrP7FkCESVlGeZ-KOz7zKUrlu79hOAxyPA77grmLuaoJsgSV1vmOxHVW25cBe1Bd7ftQBbmr3P4rY-zqFe52y8ybfsUaaMGCzulB-DkjZptk4aQbdeAxQxLNCgONF89KYtalgJwcyjf/s400/armoire+bedding+.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2014/01/favorite-things-friday-44/">source </a></span></div><br />This arrangement of bottles and bedding is a natural addition to what is already stored inside the armoire.  The light colours make the whole unit look very cohesive.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm6Yni80ZWLvwyOaF1OQGx_crfNZTzKfsVGp7TICkoDUmB2DcW_WSqoRJOZVeC1p0FYtEbJi3erlpeTDR_Grhs8KwBVr88xm_nX_a7rUzZLLvyo_RxhBo-eXauwrh0Rbhr6TPf-kq2mYL/s1600/toys+on+armoire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm6Yni80ZWLvwyOaF1OQGx_crfNZTzKfsVGp7TICkoDUmB2DcW_WSqoRJOZVeC1p0FYtEbJi3erlpeTDR_Grhs8KwBVr88xm_nX_a7rUzZLLvyo_RxhBo-eXauwrh0Rbhr6TPf-kq2mYL/s400/toys+on+armoire.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="266" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://heidamen.blogspot.ca/" style="font-size: small;">source</a></div><br /><i> </i> In this child's room the top of the armoire seems to be the perfect place to store these large toys.  Because they are the same colour as the room and the armoire, they don't seem too big.  That leads me to the next tip:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>If you don't want to draw too much attention to the objects, but you want to fill in the space consider using objects that are the same or similar colour of the armoire or the wall or use clear glass. </i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuQLEOgL6u9Y5csbFBjeYUewXeBWWnFS2nMPeRwCgQ1iVLr1ljhOzUPiRvg64ZmNqCwRJr5Rp763ShVLF-3MNmowVmmMI5THhSaniDh6b-hP3lwBOwwANXYOzgCosjt2d8ecgWkv2kD1M/s1600/green+armoire+green+glass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuQLEOgL6u9Y5csbFBjeYUewXeBWWnFS2nMPeRwCgQ1iVLr1ljhOzUPiRvg64ZmNqCwRJr5Rp763ShVLF-3MNmowVmmMI5THhSaniDh6b-hP3lwBOwwANXYOzgCosjt2d8ecgWkv2kD1M/s400/green+armoire+green+glass.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/">source</a></span></div><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6MJFTcabmiP3l0aHMi91EOAS37tm4j01sAR8xetE_z9Q1or4qqfvM4dNKHTbDTroSU723YAKS0Z9f8UiPRjutGQk6uxW65JgDMJNylxjdbfhKOrswxey80CEgj4udQ3ph08NrHDw-gCg/s1600/black+armoire+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6MJFTcabmiP3l0aHMi91EOAS37tm4j01sAR8xetE_z9Q1or4qqfvM4dNKHTbDTroSU723YAKS0Z9f8UiPRjutGQk6uxW65JgDMJNylxjdbfhKOrswxey80CEgj4udQ3ph08NrHDw-gCg/s400/black+armoire+.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.traceyaytonphotography.com/blog/">source </a></span></div><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOY8IqgA_13i5s0PvHstBuZ92binM-GkHKT26aUDK3VNTCzxEPOb6kRpuJAI8AF0jf2vIs3RplR7Qb0_dynHNDGnJDdp82fB3uR83yUMac9vGnLVoHXBHhffVb60aEWU4HqhN8SFiF3F1/s1600/glass+jars+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOY8IqgA_13i5s0PvHstBuZ92binM-GkHKT26aUDK3VNTCzxEPOb6kRpuJAI8AF0jf2vIs3RplR7Qb0_dynHNDGnJDdp82fB3uR83yUMac9vGnLVoHXBHhffVb60aEWU4HqhN8SFiF3F1/s400/glass+jars+.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/house-tour/our-first-house/">source</a></span></div><i><br /></i><i><br /></i>If you are going to add a piece of art that high make sure it is a bold image that it can be read from a distance and lean it against the wall , if you are considering using a photograph the same guidelines apply.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Iz9VNWdlnwzXOZ8RvM346nPVHzSA-Fng72A5xBDh6xUUoFHIQyHEybDSz4_RzjZZAuhErFHzBjeqb72h-o0EI1IfMXMRiJ1IS4o5RfwVy5a64t8d7wZ5s_94lypnzFeipOd6PDXpLtwB/s1600/photograph+on+armoire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Iz9VNWdlnwzXOZ8RvM346nPVHzSA-Fng72A5xBDh6xUUoFHIQyHEybDSz4_RzjZZAuhErFHzBjeqb72h-o0EI1IfMXMRiJ1IS4o5RfwVy5a64t8d7wZ5s_94lypnzFeipOd6PDXpLtwB/s400/photograph+on+armoire.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="237" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaolvIw8JK4Iv4PytgdcjFNDhyphenhyphenQzfOwqPUJbBMpYUSUwFJYT1FZ2XtNkmhWS2Qg37tPnxBs6-RqU19DP17mCjQlD4OtCjiddPD1EobhGqd9layxbDVy166kg23sB7lfQpojMh5li0fu5l/s1600/art+on+armoire+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="armoire " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaolvIw8JK4Iv4PytgdcjFNDhyphenhyphenQzfOwqPUJbBMpYUSUwFJYT1FZ2XtNkmhWS2Qg37tPnxBs6-RqU19DP17mCjQlD4OtCjiddPD1EobhGqd9layxbDVy166kg23sB7lfQpojMh5li0fu5l/s400/art+on+armoire+.jpg" title="Thoughts on  decorating the top of an armoire" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Think about groupings of the same object in different sizes</i>. e.g., vases, glass bottles, boxes, baskets, birdcages, wire sculptures, spheres,  ginger jars, etc.</span></div><div style="color: #444444;">If you scroll back through the photos in this post you will see this tip used in a number of ways.<br /><br />How about you?  Do you have any thoughts on decorating the top of an armoire? </div>

Thoughts on decorating the top of an armoire

So you have an armoire and you are eying that space between the top of it and the ceiling. Do you or don't you put anything on top of i...

And now for Part 2 of my arranging objects series....  Scattering objects to the the edges of a table or mantle can  either create a visual mess or a striking composition using repetition.  Think about how you want to arrange a collection. What do you have in the collection that could be the star or the weightiest object?  <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>  Scattering objects to the edges of  can create a problem in two ways:<br /><br /><ol><li>When you arrange objects in a vignette  and you spread the object   along the length of the tabletop from side to side you are pulling  the  focus to the edges and the cohesiveness  usually falls apart.  </li></ol><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Wv8sskmCCWVKwX55WEOpS5VAS1PFS5YbkQgj5vBY126gqieM3N1qYfTnvUG-ucGWfuYVY0PMN23nTcRCcXA5Vx9ciXIAH9WOtH2PI-vDpDg1jlhWSCHXo9HER1eWkuY8sK0OQMLrJciJ/s1600/69524387969218444_VriKRDwP_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Wv8sskmCCWVKwX55WEOpS5VAS1PFS5YbkQgj5vBY126gqieM3N1qYfTnvUG-ucGWfuYVY0PMN23nTcRCcXA5Vx9ciXIAH9WOtH2PI-vDpDg1jlhWSCHXo9HER1eWkuY8sK0OQMLrJciJ/s640/69524387969218444_VriKRDwP_c.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://toneontoneantiques.blogspot.ca/"> source </a></div>Some  effort was made in this vignette to have a centre of interest by  placing the bell jar and the plant pick in the centre.  Unfortunately  height and colour in the plants take command and your eye runs both up  and off the edges.<br /><br /> When you want to anchor your eye  the tallest objects  (several massed)  should be placed together.  The  shorter ones can  lead to the edges.  This vignette could be arranged  like the one below for a stronger composition.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh6iCmJKlC1wqzh8_QIoo_2g0rLQkoULFOv_RFSZkrsq3cHvIHjpjoqJhOZRz33Ax_D3eG3N5O13NiPnVSK45d-HZDJ0tXufWlwR-e73oSNGsDFrULHW2tq-LGyGSu5dnw9rgWuHMfAWh/s1600/90072061266904145_WgCsafUx_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWxKbmGbvhXOMR4VHvH4HFIMP9IrYVQEk3t_zl_wgaBp_uKhTVbsEsvVY0XqIUSCmI8u3b0yn32JFDYDmBjORnRqdsGEH3FGFRFUGPjgkdZhDiUKy5pMUjmjMtq7-01RMF42vjK2NOc-z/s1600/177962622744862079_g0vwkOkn_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWxKbmGbvhXOMR4VHvH4HFIMP9IrYVQEk3t_zl_wgaBp_uKhTVbsEsvVY0XqIUSCmI8u3b0yn32JFDYDmBjORnRqdsGEH3FGFRFUGPjgkdZhDiUKy5pMUjmjMtq7-01RMF42vjK2NOc-z/s640/177962622744862079_g0vwkOkn_c.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://casatreschic.blogspot.ca/2011/08/aaron-hom.html"> source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>This  is a masterful display in one colour.  It has variety in heights and  shapes and the massing of the objects in the classic A formation anchors  the eye on the vignette.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7RuVoBvm1i3-wm78-eYZOPAiokkw3xoIhuCWVl6QZSBYg5U9U7avHGd4_ppg46rCZBwR86Lth0YCP5t1ZT64blXamWOOZaJIZEv3341yvTjEJkO-XHJsDAmaa_01TxD0vTxJyuIxo1mH/s1600/56435801551020130_2yxw9aso_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7RuVoBvm1i3-wm78-eYZOPAiokkw3xoIhuCWVl6QZSBYg5U9U7avHGd4_ppg46rCZBwR86Lth0YCP5t1ZT64blXamWOOZaJIZEv3341yvTjEJkO-XHJsDAmaa_01TxD0vTxJyuIxo1mH/s640/56435801551020130_2yxw9aso_c.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.luxesource.com/">Luxe</a></div><br />This is the same solution as above, but the height is added using a dark wall and a painting that  anchors the vignette.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mOmjbzidCq_jYqWq4GqgXelbV57MrI47UuJC_Dk1THhrCgmqfqvpb8-LyTAL4yXzWHnvUJRBdyaamgJuWzh2I_L90OCB41CbWb_iP5E1Z0KpDifutfQXJxMHT6CCG93vdzGCfKedxtvO/s1600/148337381447921568_neAcChMs_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mOmjbzidCq_jYqWq4GqgXelbV57MrI47UuJC_Dk1THhrCgmqfqvpb8-LyTAL4yXzWHnvUJRBdyaamgJuWzh2I_L90OCB41CbWb_iP5E1Z0KpDifutfQXJxMHT6CCG93vdzGCfKedxtvO/s640/148337381447921568_neAcChMs_c.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mOmjbzidCq_jYqWq4GqgXelbV57MrI47UuJC_Dk1THhrCgmqfqvpb8-LyTAL4yXzWHnvUJRBdyaamgJuWzh2I_L90OCB41CbWb_iP5E1Z0KpDifutfQXJxMHT6CCG93vdzGCfKedxtvO/s1600/148337381447921568_neAcChMs_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/jean-louis-deniot-paris-apartment-design#slide-1"> source </a></div><br />While  the objects in this vignette are focused toward the edges they are  connected by the large circular mirror/sculpture/  I would prefer that the taller objects bank the mirror and the shorter ones approach the edges.  This organization works too.  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFaZr_0FPTWPSYbhMI4KO7iowynPiGY6hojsCpHU3q95q5Apevw2ZM6oqlvRvcGmgLdEpyVhxz2CWQMnX1ldrG1o7Rc2HzsyyOCIBs0dC1bEVxFBaiN_HFUL0KpQOBRtV0lDlNwli44IK/s1600/Dresser_accessorize-550x366.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFaZr_0FPTWPSYbhMI4KO7iowynPiGY6hojsCpHU3q95q5Apevw2ZM6oqlvRvcGmgLdEpyVhxz2CWQMnX1ldrG1o7Rc2HzsyyOCIBs0dC1bEVxFBaiN_HFUL0KpQOBRtV0lDlNwli44IK/s400/Dresser_accessorize-550x366.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">       2.    Sometimes you group objects to one side of a tabletop and it creates  an unbalanced look. If the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">              objects are similar in height there is no  variety.   </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmE3ogdvgxCDBHSAdGEBcphLO5ndRYbyGLxY0BH3zrXKiUZKVaKCdfi6gCoJ91IY21jj1yHtbCbHD7YdzcKTn4dylUvZPb2wsO8Ho44LtWPYWRTNKfY334YtrYQT016jweNKKG3NaKt1f/s1600/OB-Dresser-fix-550x389.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmE3ogdvgxCDBHSAdGEBcphLO5ndRYbyGLxY0BH3zrXKiUZKVaKCdfi6gCoJ91IY21jj1yHtbCbHD7YdzcKTn4dylUvZPb2wsO8Ho44LtWPYWRTNKfY334YtrYQT016jweNKKG3NaKt1f/s400/OB-Dresser-fix-550x389.jpg" width="400" /></a> <br /><a href="http://afpinteriors.com/2012/06/decorating-problems-solved.html">Design for Living</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This composed correction created variety in shapes, heights and placement. You could also reverse the placement and have the lamp on the right which would move the frame away from the other frames on the wall. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinai18aH20ppyTDW6KlszzoZ1w12q890j_KlsZPKFvrRxoslJgHRT6GaofvI6OhUJJHyX_YxwvPmGf3Tf8DDhiOMik5h11V4rsRrpL-Xs14ZDnkslShYzV6pTUerjLudO88PmzO-Z6WmdH/s1600/408842472392103221_sRxvpRdR_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinai18aH20ppyTDW6KlszzoZ1w12q890j_KlsZPKFvrRxoslJgHRT6GaofvI6OhUJJHyX_YxwvPmGf3Tf8DDhiOMik5h11V4rsRrpL-Xs14ZDnkslShYzV6pTUerjLudO88PmzO-Z6WmdH/s640/408842472392103221_sRxvpRdR_c.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://costudio.be/interior-architecture/marb">source </a></div><u>Exception to the rule:</u><br />Although  this vignette is on the edge of the counter it is extremely well  placed.  It  connects with the strong black vertical  on the left and the black  rectangle on the counter.  All work together to create a vignette within  a vignette. <br /><br /><br />

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