OBJECT COMPOSITION IN CREAM

Definitely leaning on maximalist design, this arrangement tries to strike a balance by sticking to a neutral palette against a neutral backdrop. While filled with objects, ample space to place a drink and coaster down on either side of the table is considered.

When decorating in the round take into account the vantage points people will view the vignette from. Think of this as a kind of 3D view point where the design needs to make sense from either angle you view it from.

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ITEM LIST

▢ ROUND TABLE

▢ POTTED PLANT

▢ STOOLS

▢ HURRICANE CANDLE LAMPS

▢ DECORATIVE SCULPTURE

▢ BOOKS

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Choose an area to place your table.

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While it has can have a specific orientation, round tables will need to look cohesive even when viewed from what is essentially its ‘back’ portion. Considering this, we placed a round copper pot filled with tropical plants. The reddish tones of the wood complement the rusty tones of the pot. In addition, the round shape of the table is echoed in the cylindrical shape of the pot.

Round table, vintage. Potted plants, Market Market. Copper pot, by Javanese artisans.

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Step 3: I added two cream toned suede stools I had made-to-order from LCP Home that tuck partially underneath the table. I chose the suede and the ivory trim on the side of the stools. The creaminess of the suede is balanced by the lightness of the linen curtains, in a similar shade. The stools peek out of the tabletop somewhat awkwardly, but because they are a pair, they balance the composition out. I like this awkwardness because it feels organic.

While I love things that come in sets, there is a certain charm about slowly collecting things for the home. As nice as it is to be able to purchase everything in one fell swoop, our tastes might evolve over time, and the things we collect can remind us of certain moments in our lives. These pieces were collected with a lot of thought, over time. It can’t remember where I read this, but I agree with an article I read where someone said that it is nice for things to look as if you pulled them out of your grandmother’s attic. For me, home and family are synonymous.

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Two glass hurricane candle lamps from Restoration flank each side of the table, creating a parallel with the two stools. Like the potted plant, they are cylindrical in shape. When doing artfully arranged set ups like these, it is important for me, to have things that create symmetry.

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Books and a sculptural candlestick by Sarah Odedina atop some catalogues from Christie’s and Sotheby’s.