Decorative accessories in interior Design.Its Role, importance and why it should be used.How are they helpful in interior designing.

1. DECORATIVEACCESSORIES
IN
INTERIORS

2. What are Decorative
Accessories?

3. Decorative accessories are things which serves to make something look more attractive/
ornamental and useful by adding some extra items.
Wrought Iron Wall Candle Holders
Round table cloth
Flower vase, small sofa and
curtains

4. • Decorative accessories in INTERIORS are furniture items which are easy to replace and easy to
move, and include almost any items that are not strictly functionally necessary in a decorated
space.
• These accessories include such items as curtains, sofa sets,
cushions, tablecloths and decorative craft products, decorative wrought iron, and so on.

5. • Decorative accessories are commonly used in indoor furnishings and layout and can include cloth
items, paintings, and plants.

6. • They are movable decorations.
• They reflect the owner's taste and
create a personal atmosphere
where they are placed.
• They vary according to the size
and shape of the room space, the
owner's living habits, hobbies,
tastes, and their economic
• These items can break the boundaries of the traditional decoration industry,
using handicrafts, textiles, collectibles, and things such as lamps, floral items, and plants re-combined to
form a new concept.

7. – “The final judge in decorating, as any wise decorator knows, is not the “logic of the
mind, but the logic of the eye.” – Billy Baldwin –

8. Accessory
categories
Functional Accessories:
 They emphasize the room
while serving another
purpose.
 Eg-Lamps, ashtrays, waste
baskets, pillows, mirrors,
blocks, candles.
Decorative Accessories:
 They add aesthetics to the
room.
 Eg-Pictures, paintings,
collections, plants, floral
arrangement, wall hangings

9. Mirrors Wall decals & stickers
Photo frames
Stylish wall clocks
Wall hangings
Lanterns
Table tops
Collectables

10. Sculptures
Party and holiday decorations
Plants and flowers

11. THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSORIES
IN
INTERIOR DESIGN
• The accessories we choose to furnish our homes with often speak volumes about us as
individuals, reflecting our personal tastes and capturing something of who we are or aspire
to be.
• Choosing the right accessories and décor can bring a space to life and inject it with some
much needed personality, which is why careful consideration is called for when choosing
accessories.

12. – Mirrors are particularly useful
accessories in small rooms or rooms
lacking in natural light, giving the illusion
of greater space and reflecting what little
sunlight or artificial light there is into all
corners.
– They can also be used to help create a
specific style. If you have rustic
furniture or beautiful handmade
furniture, for example, a mirror framed
in driftwood or distressed natural woods
can add to that lovely, cosy country
cottage feel.

13. – They are the simplest and most
inexpensive way to transform boring
space.
– Kids love colourful wall decals in their
playrooms and bedroom.
– Best advantage of stickers is that you can
easily remove and replace them.
WALL DECALS & STICKERS
ART

14. – Photo Frame is one of the oldest yet
trending decorative accessories which
encase your memorable moments.
– Photo frames are available in different
shapes, and sizes.
– Frames carved with hand painted borders
and beaded with stones gives traditional
and sober look
PHOTO FRAMES

15. – Lamps, like mirrors, are key in small or
dark rooms. Table lamps are a great way of
getting light into even the dullest of
spaces, and if you have beautiful bespoke
furniture to show off, they really can act
like a spotlight on end tables or
sideboards.
– Up lights are a good way of dispersing light
around a room, while choosing ‘natural’
shades such as wicker or cream coloured
fabrics for all lighting creates a comfy feel
to a room.

16. – No room is complete without a timepiece of some description, and finding
the right clock can make a big difference, whether you’re furnishing your
kitchen-diner or your living room. Look for a clock which is in keeping with
your wooden furniture, perhaps matching it with the wood used to make
your dining table. Alternatively, clocks can be used as a piece of statement
wall art in their own right. If your room is painted in fairly neutral tones,
finding a bright clock which picks out a shade from your fabrics can add a
stunning pop of colour to an otherwise uniform space.

17. – Cushions are another great way of adding a vibrant splash of colour to your
room. If you have a feature wall in a particularly bold colour or patterned
wallpaper, finding cushions which complement that particular shade can help
tie things together and create a sense of harmony in a room. In smaller rooms
which may have been painted in whites or other light colours to improve the
appearance of space, choosing brightly patterned cushions can again inject a
little brightness and personality into a room which might otherwise feel cold.

18. – Adding a few wall hangings in the dining or
living room of a blank wall can give a
sophisticated and elegant space look.
– This is a decorative feature that continues to
increase in popularity and made with
materials like wood, jute, brass, iron and
fabrics.
– Examples --Photographs & Collages, Posters,
Maps, Etchings & lithographs, Weavings &
Baskets, Mirrors, Fabric wall hangings
WALL HANGINGS

19. – Rugs can be used in much the same
way as cushions, drawing out a
particular colour to add a little life
to a room. If you have wooden
furniture and exposed wooden
floorboards, a rug in the centre of
the room can add a certain softness
to a space. Pick something in a nice
autumnal colour or with that rustic,
shabby-chic vibe to it and you’ll
soon have a living room which feels
warm and welcoming once the
nights begin to draw in.

20. Roles of
Accessories

21. Roles
of
Accessories
 Emphasize focal point
 Give the room balance
 Emphasize the foreground or background
 Orchestrate colors, patterns, textures
 Act as a personal expression

22. A Feather pendant lights droplights placed in the centre
perceives as a focal point
Emphasising the fire place with patterned colour tiles, and
accessories like picture frame and flower vases.
Emphasize focal point

23. Repeating patterns, colours with pillows on the opposite side of
the room
Art work can balance heavy furniture
Balancing the room with mirror in the left side and
plant to the right with curtains
Give the room balance

24. Using patterned accessories to the plain surfaces
Emphasize the foreground or background
Using plain accessories to
the patterned background

25. Using dull and contrast accessories when there is dark background
Using bold colours accessories when there is dull
background

26. Orchestrate colors, patterns, textures
Color and Texture
• Shiny textures…
• Dull textures
• Soft textures…
• Hard textures
• A room full of straight lines…
• Curved lines
• A wild room…
• Quiet and understated accessories

27. • The Fabric Wallpaper is made of cloth and
textiles gives effect of dramatic and mind
expanding extensions to the look of the room
Act as a personal expression

28. Selecting Accessories
Compatibility of size and proportion
Colour
Period/ design style
Material
Formal
space
Informal space

29. Interior Design Styles of Decorative
Accessories

30. MODERN
-Modern design employs a sense of simplicity in
every element, including furniture.
- A simple colour palate and the use of
materials that can include metal, glass and steel.
-There I not a lot of clutter ir accessories
involved with a modern style.

31. CONTEMPORARY
-Contemporary is different from modern
because it describes design based on here and
now.
- Contemporary style may include curving lines,
whereas modern design does not

32. MINIMALIST
-Minimalism is ultimately defined by a sense of functionality
and ultra clean lines.
-It takes notions of modern design and simplifies them
further.
-Colour palettes are neutral and airy; furnishings are simple
and streamlined, and nothing is excessive or flamboyant in
accessories or décor.

33. ELECTRIC
--Electric interiors borrow ideas from range of different
periods, styles and tracks. They break rules, have a little fun.
- The very best electric interiors are a cohesive blend of old,
new, colour , texture and pattern

34. MID CENTURY MODERN
--It is characterised by clean, simple lines, pops of blues and
greens, and plenty of wood and rusty metals.

35. TRADITIONAL
--Traditional design style offers classic
details, sumptuous furnishing, and an
abundance of accessories.
-Traditional homes often feature dark,
finished wood, rich colour palettes and a
variety of textures and curved lines.
-Furnishing have elaborated and ornate
details and fabrics, like velvet, silk and
brocade, which may include a variety of
patterns and textures.

36. TRANSITIONAL
--Translational is a vey poplar style because
it borrows from both traditional and modern
design
-A transitional design may incorporate
modern materials, such as steel and glass,
and then unite them with plush furniture.
-Transitional design also includes relatively
neutral color palettes, creating a calming and
relaxed space that manages to feel both
stylish and sleek, as well as warm and
inviting.

37. RUSTIC
--Rustic design is drawn from natural
inspiration, using raw and often unfinished
elements include wood and stone.
Rustic design may incorporate accessories
from outdoor with warmth emulating from
the design and architectural details that may
include features like vaulted ceiling adorned
with wood beams or reclaimed wood floors.

38. -Furnishings are often white or beige. The
room can contain elements of wood and
accessories are often inspired by sea.
-Blues and white striped patterns for
piloows, large windows, white plush sofas,
and painted white wood are also common
fixtures of the classic coastal/ hamton style.
_It gives comfortable
& relaxed
environment.
COASTAL
--Traditional, coastal interiors have centred around the cliché of seaside accessories, nautical motifs
and distressed woodwork.

39. TUSCAN
--Stucco
-Terracota
-Patterned and bright accessories
-Exposed wooden beams
-Scrolling iron

40. Do we really need accessories to
complete the look of your home?

41. – In a word, YES! Accessories are the finishing touches of
color, texture and shape that impact your decor.
– The role they play is important.
– They reflect your style philosophy and pull your other
décor selections together to create groupings that
make design sense.
– a cake without icing?
– a gift without the wrapping?
– or, a little black dress without
the right jewelry?
Of course not! There’s a reason for
the phrase “the devil is in the
details”.
– To fully appreciate the impact accessories make, let’s consider
other examples of things that require a “finishing touch”. Can
you picture:

42. – When starting the design process, it’s important to set aside a portion of your
budget specifically for these elements.
– An issue that I encountered often occurs when someone goes all out planning
and selecting only the major pieces early on in the process, only to run out of
steam (and finances) to fully complete the space. Accounting for accessories
from the very beginning will ensure you to stay on track along the way.
– Great accessorizing, just like the décor process itself, should follow some
specific steps. It’s really about layering. Just as you put on the dress before the
shoes, or wrap the gift before attaching the card, ensure that all renovations
and core selections like paint, lighting fixtures and flooring have been
completed and installed.

43. – Next, review your space,
furnishings, and drapery, and
consider where you may need
a little extra something.
– Accent furnishings such as
side tables, task lighting
(lamps), sofa cushions and
artwork are what I consider to
be functional accessories.
– Browse for items that are fun
and work with your style.
– They can be bold or subtle,
but must always work with
the palette of the room

44. – Refer to your floor plan, and be mindful of access points like doorways and
traffic flow when selecting accessories.
– ‘More’ is not always ‘better’ – you don’t want to feel as though you’re
navigating an obstacle course just to enter a room!
– Consider how you would like your space to function by asking yourself
questions like: ‘will this room be conducive to a sitting area as well as an
entertaining area from time to time?’ and “how many people would I like
to seat comfortably here?” Accessorize according to these tips and you are
she to have a beautifully appointed space.
– And the last, but definitely not the least layer in the cake of design: the
final accessories.
– These are the items that transform “a” space into “your space”.
– Think family photos, momentoes, even a place setting of Grandma’s fine
china.
– While these items may seem random or insignificant on their
own, properly showcasing them can make their personality ‘pop’ and your
space come alive.
Adding yellow for that extra
“POP”!

45. Mixing green, metallic and lots of texture to complete the
look!
– A professional can help with selecting and styling your
accessories to achieve the maximum impact. I often
work to incorporate a client’s own personal items into
a particular space, perhaps by creating a grouping
with similar objects and colours. I’ve also used
accessories to help define an area -introducing an
ottoman or bench seating near the front door to
define a foyer, or a sofa table and lamps to visually
separate a living room from a dining room.
– The best way to accomplish your design goals is by
treating each phase of the decorating process equally.

46. Accessories cannot be overlooked or treated as
an after thought – they truly can make or break
the look and feel of your home.

47. THANK YOU