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Oversized Accessories

January 22, 2016 by Amber Filed Under: accessories, design, personal design style 6 Comments

In my previous post, I mentioned that I like using large, oversized accessories in a room. If you think they make a space look smaller, it actually does the opposite. Even in a compact sized room, a large art print, dramatic vases, urns and even an oversized lamp can make a space feel larger than it is. I love that visual trick! For large art pieces on the wall, it allows your eye to look up, giving the illusion of a taller space.  If it seems too huge at first glance, it’s perfect! A good rule of thumb is to try it out for a few days. It will take some time for your eye to adjust to the change. Now, I’m not saying that every piece in the room should be ginormous {using a word my daughter often says!} but 1-3 key pieces can make all the difference. Here are some examples of this trick…

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Lauren Liess

I love the framed tree print, above, from designer Lauren Liess. It instantly draws your eye up and makes you take notice of the room’s height. This can still be done in a room with lower ceilings, because it will do the same trick. One print can often give more impact than a grouping of smaller prints.

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Ashley Goforth

The dining room, above, designed by Ashley Goforth, is stunning. The oversized pendant and even the tall dining chairs makes this room shine!

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Amber B Design // Photo by Sarah Heppell

The master bedroom I designed for Project Vintage Gem needed a tall mirror above the dresser! The high ceilings would have made a small mirror feel lost in the room.

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Studio McGee

I always love the work of Studio McGee, and this chandelier above the kitchen’s eating area almost takes up the whole width of the table. And I love that!!

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Amber B Design // Photo by Sarah Heppell

The dining room buffet from Project Vintage Gem fits into a small studio apartment, but the ceiling height made the space feel much larger. I decided to go big with the floral art print and also add a pair of oversized gourd lamps to work with the tall ceiling height.

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Amber B Design // Photo by Sarah Heppell

In this same project, the living room was also part of the space. I added a huge wall clock in between the windows. It did this cool visual trick of pushing the walls back, making the room feel bigger.

I am definitely a fan of adding large accessories to a space. What are your thoughts?

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  1. Kathleen Tweed says

    January 22, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    I just love all the examples of going big or going home! I especially love all the projects that you worked on b/c I feel like I’ve been to those projects through your blog! Especially the dining room buffet with the large print and the two big lamps! In the living room, the clock on the wall really does push the wall back but it took you pointing it out to make me realize that! Love everything!

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    • Amber says

      January 22, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Kathleen! I am thrilled to hear that you feel you have visited these homes, through the pictures. The photographer, Sarah Heppell, does such a great job of capturing a space and making you feel as if you are there. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

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  2. classic•casual•home says

    January 22, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    So smart! I love the console with the lamps…very pretty. I pinned it. 🙂

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    • Amber says

      January 22, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary Ann!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and hope to catch up soon. 🙂

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  3. Taylor says

    January 24, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I too love large accent pieces for any room-don’t need to limit to a large room, like you stated. As they say, sometimes less is more, and a large accent piece can be quite the “more”!

    I too, recently used a large wall clock on a wall that looked stunning framed by 9ft curtain panels. Like you said, try it, step back and live with it awhile, it may end up being the favorite piece in the room.

    Love your blog!

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    • Amber says

      January 24, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment, Taylor. I totally agree with you- less is more. Hope to catch up soon!

      Reply

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In my last post, I hinted at a new plan for the li In my last post, I hinted at a new plan for the living room. Now that the ladder has been relocated to the family room, this corner is definitely in need of some height. I almost went with the idea of a tree and while I love it in other homes, I just didn’t see it here. So I went on Pinterest in search of inspiration and @studiomcgee to the rescue! I love the idea of a pedestal with a vase and maybe some branches, instead of a tree. I can switch up the accessories on the pedestal and I think it’s the winner! Inspiration in the next slide. #amberbdesignathome #coastalliving
I have always liked to shop around my home, moving I have always liked to shop around my home, moving things to different rooms and making them feel like new accessories. It breathes new life into a space, even with subtle touches. I switched the living room and family room table lamps and I like the larger scale lamp in here! I have fun plans for the living room, which I’ll share soon. Happy Friday!! #amberbdesignathome #loveyourhabitat #SMmakelifebeautiful #howyouhome #bhghome #hgtv #coastalliving
Once the Christmas tree is down, I always feel lik Once the Christmas tree is down, I always feel like the room is so bare. This year, we had it to the left of the television and I really feel like that space is now so empty. I tried the living room ladder in its place and I love it! But the living room needs it there too. What to do?! Maybe a tall plant in one of the spaces?! Two ladders within feet of each other?! 😂 #amberbdesignathome #coastalliving #howyouhome #SMmakelifebeautiful #loveyourhabitat #bhghome
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