5 interior design objects...(part 2)
4.3.2019
Translation: machine translated
... that could feature in design books. You're probably wondering how I know all these tricks? When I was a stylist, I had to fine-tune flat decors before the photo shoot. Here you can find out more about my observations and the tips I've gleaned for my decor.
When it comes to enhancing a space, whether for publications, books or online catalogues, decorators are called in. Together with the photographers, they think of a way to enhance a piece of furniture, for example. As I've been in this profession for some time, my interior is different from that of most of the people around me. My motto at home? What you don't want to see in a photo doesn't belong in the flat either, as if it had to be staged in an interior design magazine. So that you too can become a decorating pro, I'd like to share my knowledge with you. Did you miss the first five tips? Read this article! But now it's time for the next five!
1. A question of atmosphere
As before every photo shoot, for my flat, I created a digital moodboard for my decor. In it, for each room, I put furniture and accessories to match the materials and colours chosen. In fashion, this could be a lipstick reflected in one of the colours of the outfit. In interior design, for example, it's the little touches of brass here and there provided by objects in the room that, through the effect of repetition, create a harmonious whole.
2. Misappropriated objects
The solution that first comes to mind isn't always the most aesthetically accomplished. For my kitchen utensils, ceramic vases supplant plastic or metal containers. As I don't have a dishwasher, I leave them to dry in there before putting them away.
3. Putting quality first
What makes you want to 'beam' at a photo featuring a bed or sofa? For me, it's the idea of comfort, which I associate with natural fibre fabrics. As with my clothes, when I'm decorating, I pay attention to this aspect. Couvertures et coussins sont donc tout aussi douillets en vrai que dans les magazines.
4. Organised clutter
To make a photo of an interior look as authentic as possible, add personal items here and there. The trick? It's to gather a few together in one place to avoid clutter. And trays with raised edges do just that. What's more, they're there to call you to order when you tend to leave things lying around too much.
5. Fine books
Flipping through decorating books like "Raumwunder", you realise that designers like to arrange books in nooks and crannies. And I have to admit, it's just for decoration. So it's not surprising that some people, like my colleague Natalie Hemengül, wonder, and rightly so, whether it's OK to stack books as decoration. There's nothing awkward about it I think. I love them in magazines, I also love them, with their beautiful bindings, in my home. Some sources of inspiration, like Instagram or Pinterest, only exist in digital form, so I like to have my favourite reading material to hand.
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Header image: For a harmonious whole: create a moodboard with an overview of all the components of the room!
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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