Elmer Jacobi
I'm DONE with the basement entertainment center build and I can't wait to show you! If you have a lot of space you can group things in threes as a little vignette and then add a singular item next to it. My style has changed over the years and is much simpler and less cluttered (you'll see that later in this post), so I've learned that singular items can be just as lovely.
Our short family room bookcases don't have a lot of space, so I tried to keep the decor simple: On bigger bookcases, I like to balance out the odd numbered groupings with a few that just have one statement. Using a longer or bigger item by itself allows the eye to rest -- especially on a large wall of bookshelves or in a room that already has a lot going on visually.
I like to flip flop decorative accents of the same color scheme or texture when I can. So if I'm using plants, I'll place one on the left, then put more greenery on the opposite side on a shelf or two down. This also goes for shapes -- I like to flip and repeat round and square items like frames or artwork.
Tip #4: Mix decor of different heights When you're using a lot of individual items, this trick subtly ties everything together!
