Wednesday, November 20, 2013

DECORATING 101: GROUPING LIKE ELEMENTS



I am not a professional decorator but I've learned a lot about decorating over the years.

I am an avid reader of decor books and blogs and magazines, learning and experimenting as I read. 
And I have learned about decorating don't by the school of bad choices and mistakes! 

I love to play and try and redo and move things around. I think THAT is the best way to learn... and decorate!

One of my favorite and easiest decorating tips is to group like element together. I recently used this decorating rule on the top of my living room coffee table...








This room is very light and neutral. White done in a classic, modern way.

I originally had the white greenhouse and the two white pottery urns on the table. 









 As fall becomes winter I added candles to the vignette. Mercury glass and white candlesticks. And white and ivory candles.

But not just a few candles... lots and lots!

And kept all the element in the white color family... doubling the effect!







Grouping like elements creates drama... and synergy! 

The visual impact is big and bold and most often beautiful!







It's time to put this decorating tip into action. Shop you home for like elements and group them all together for a stunning effect!

What like elements do you group together?



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26 comments:

  1. European PGA Tour 2019November 20, 2013 at 7:10 AM

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  2. N JoyNovember 20, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Love this! You may not be a "professional" but you can decorate my home anytime! Love your blog!!!

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  3. The TablescaperNovember 20, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    It is amazing what happens when you group like elements. A wonderful effect!

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 20, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I love grouping like elements and you do it with such perfection…Thinking of you!!

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  5. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I love your blog. I like grouping ironstone together.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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  6. Christina PaulNovember 20, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Love the white on white palette and the idea of "shopping your home" you have a better eye than many trained decorators! :)

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  7. DawnNovember 20, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Yvonne, you should write for a magazine, everything you do is just beautiful and stunning.

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  8. KathyNovember 20, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Hello Yvonne, beautifully done! I'll be sharing on my Facebook page - I hope you have a blessed day!
    Kathy

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  9. CherylNovember 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Oooh, I just love this arrangement. Great job.

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  10. Cheryl AnnNovember 20, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful textures & design! Cheryl Ann

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  11. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 20, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Time you write your own decorating book, Yvonne, seriously.

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  12. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous vignette. I will be grouping SANTAS very soon:):) Thinking of you.........XOXO

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  13. Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomeNovember 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    You may not be a professional decorator, but you are one of the best at staging! I agree with moving things around to see what works and doesn't.

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  14. Diane EdwardsNovember 20, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I prefer the original arrangement with the three items. The current arrangement is too crowded; it looks like you just put all of the similar items on the table you could find and left them there. Nothing is distinctive, just a blur of white items. .

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    1. PatriciaNovember 21, 2013 at 1:33 AM

      I agree... Most respectfully and without wishing to offend. To me it looks like things just placed there temporarily; and believe me, I am a fan of "more is more".
      Another point is that tall candles shouldn't be placed in a coffee table where they can be bumped and become a fire hazard.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 6:56 AM

      Exactly what I thought, decorated for selling items in a shop and no place for a glass of wine and a snack.
      The color grouping is calm & nice.

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  15. MONICA LIVASNovember 20, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful!

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  16. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Your table looks so pretty - love your collection of candlesticks

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  17. james@custom homes richmondNovember 21, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    You are not a professional decorator but I like your ideas I think you are blessed with a superb talent.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    It is very beautiful, but it is very crowded. There is not a spot for a plate or a beverage. I do love the all white though.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I much prefer the "before." This looks far too crowded. As someone else said, it looks like everything was set on the table until you got a chance to move the items to other permanent locations.
    As a former teacher, you will appreciate the everyone learns by getting constructive feedback.
    The theme of all white is very attractive and a great place to start!

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  20. ScatNovember 21, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Pretty!

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  21. Sandra LeeNovember 21, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Yvonne I love the way you have decorated your home and I appreciate all of the tips and tutorials you have shared with us. I find inspiration here each time I visit. You may not be a "professional" decorator but you know what you like and what works for you.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 25, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I'm wondering where you got the white urns. They are beautiful!

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