The little things make a room. Coffee table books, sculptural objects, fresh and faux florals, pillows and throws—these finishing touches take a space from beautiful to elevated. The trick is balance, not clutter. As an interior designer in Westchester, NY, I rely on a handful of styling pieces most roundups overlook to create polished, collected focal points in any home.
It can be overwhelming to style something on your own. It’s hard to toe the line between adding “stuff,” and creating well designed, balanced focal points. We all know how great picture frames, books of varying heights and sizes, and pillow and throws are to styling, but what are the things that not everyone has in their home? Luckily, you have an interior designer here to help, and I’m sharing a few of my favorite styling items you may not see on every other link round up. The ones that add depth, texture, and that “I can’t put my finger on it, but this room just works” feeling. Below, I’m sharing a few of my favorites.
Beads
A string of oversized beads effortlessly draped across a coffee table book or a layered set of styling items on a bookshelf is one of my favorite styling go-tos. While I get a lot of my favorites from trade vendors, some great retail options are these wooden beads from West Elm, or this oversized string of glass beads from Pottery Barn. There’s even a great inexpensive set of oversized wooden beads from Amazon for under $25! There are so many different sizes, materials, and price points, you’re sure to find something that works for your space.
Fun Glasses
Design should be fun, especially if you really want to showcase your personality! I love to add this set of glasses – check out the picture below to see how CUTE they look on a small stack of books on an end table in my clients formal living room.
Unique Personality Pieces
Lean into your interests! Do you love family game nights? Try adding in some updated, stylish takes on classic games like tic tac toe, handcrafted dominos, or an oversized wooden die to give a subtle nod to your hobbies without breaking the bank. Are you modern art or dog lover? How cute is this piece?!
Happy styling!
