What is the purpose of an accessory?
To add mood (beauty) and harmony to a room.
Define: Objet (“OHB-zhay.”)
It is a shortening of the French phrase, objet d’art, which means “object of art.” That is, an object whose main purpose is to be decorative.
What are two factors to consider when using accessories in a room?
Color and scale
What are the three points when analyzing accessories?
1) Select accessories appropriate to the mood you want to create.
2) Accessories should be chosen to harmonize in color and scale with the other objects around them, and with the dimensions of the room itself.
3) The quantity of accessories you use in any room should be in harmony with the rest of the furnishings.