How to create a vignette in 5 easy steps!

Posted by Yvonne Christensen August 12, 2016

How to create a vignette in 5 easy steps!

June Article: 5 steps to creating the perfect vignette!

One of the easiest ways to add a designer zing to your home is by arranging objects into groupings on walls, atop tables, and shelves to give it that polished presentation. As summer approaches, there are so many fun options for décor. Switching out items and re arranging them is my favorite way to freshen up my home when I'm getting bored of my current decor or for seasonal decorating.

Whether it’s a large scale vignette on a furniture piece or a small vignette on a nightstand, follow these easy steps to up your designers touch.

1. 1. Choose your space, light source, and design: Make sure you take into consideration the scale of your space. For vignettes on furniture pieces and walls, items may need to be much larger than ones on nightstands. Choose items that support the design theme of your home and place them in a well-lit space.

2. 2. Work from back to front, and top to bottom: Start with a tall item such as a lamp or vase and vary the height, size and shapes of your items. Create depth to your vignette by bringing in a mirror, a decorative tray, art, or picture to ground the back of the décor.

3. 3. Work on odd numbers: We are tough to work in odd numbers for vignettes. However, I always find myself using 4 items….5 always seems too crowded and 3 may not be enough. Also, take into considering what you are styling, if it’s an entry table you may care more about symmetry for an overall look than a cluster of objects.

4. 4. Add color: Color will help add depth and make your design pop! My go-to accessory items are second hand books, buy hard covers and take the plastic covers off, and purchase by spine color. Books will also help add height where you need it.