Have you ever stopped to think about the elements you love. Do you have those elements in your home?
When I was consulting one of the techniques I used to get a better idea of what the client truly loved was to have them pull together 5-7 items that they had for more than 3-5 years that they truly loved. It could be clothing, linens, furniture, textiles, just about any thing as long as they truly loved it, and had it for more than 3-5 years years.
The reason for doing this technique is we can all talk ourselves into liking the newest trend on the block, but if it is not a true love we will tire of it within a two year period, and move onto something else. That is why I use the timeline of 3-5 years as part of the criteria.
Once the client has pulled together their items in what I like to call an informative vignette, I would then look at them, and I would study, style, texture, color and scale. This one vignette would help give me a direction on how to guide them.
This can also be a fun exercise to do for yourself just to make sure you are making choices from your heart, and not just your eyes!!
Over the years I have honed in on my decorating style and have a list of elements that I need to have in my home to make it comfortable for me.
Over the years I have honed in on my decorating style and have a list of elements that I need to have in my home to make it comfortable for me.
Here is my list:
Stripes
CHECKS
BLUE AND WHITE
BLACK AND WHITE
GREEN AND WHITE
SOFT CREAM OR MAIZE
WHITE PAINTED MILLWORK
BASKETS
CUTTING BOARDS
BOTTLES
CHECK FLOORING
WOOD FLOORING
Lots of light both with lamps and natural light
REFLECTIVE SURFACES/MIRRORS
SHUTTERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
A TOUCH OF BLACK IN EVERY ROOM
I think this can prove to be a very important, and helpful exercise to help you really hone in on what you should have in your home to make it your very own personal style.
When I am looking on Pinterest I often will look at a few boards of a pinner to get an idea of what they truly love.
I must admit some people are all over the map, there really is no consistency in what they are pinning.
Then there are other pinners that you can immmediately peg their style, they are very consistent.
When you look at your own boards, if you pin, do you see a consistent pattern?
I do a lot of pinning for my blog, but if you take a look at my boards I do believe you will see a pattern in what I truly love.
What elements do you KNOW that you have to have in your own homes?
“Enjoy the Process!” Of:
Making a vignette with your very favorite elements!!
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