Table tops for elegance
Jul 09, 2010
IF you are avidly interested in having collections in your room, displaying them attractively will make you and your visitors enjoy them.
BY HARRIET BIRUNGI
IF you are avidly interested in having collections in your room, displaying them attractively will make you and your visitors enjoy them.
For example, a table in one of the living room corners can be spiced up with a display of table-top collections. The display must not necessarily comprise valuable items, but simple everyday objects such as pebbles, shells, ornamental rocks, pieces of china teamed with bonsai and plants.
Adding one or two framed family pictures in stand alone frames enhances the splendour. A collection of any choice adds individuality to a room. However, one displayed on a table rather than hung on a wall is more flexible since you can easily alter the layout or replace some of the items depending on your taste.
Arranging the display
Although there are set procedures for a perfect display, you can still be successful. Approach the display as an artist might approach a still-life composition.
Size and proportion
If the collection comprises items with different sizes, try to balance them. It is easy to achieve a pleasing display if the items are linked, for example, by subject, colour, texture or even size.
You can still create a stunning display of items that are not linked or related. Unlike wall hangings that require hitting nails in the walls, a table-top collection is easier to assemble and move about as many times as you want.
For a charming assortment, objects can be safely positioned on a table against a wall.
To blend in well with the interior patterns, a richly coloured floor-length tablecloth, with a matching over cloth, may be used to draw attention.
Choosing the table
Before you choose the items you want, consider the nature and quality of table on which you hope to place them. The table should be stable and placed where it will not be bumped into.
In addition, the measurements and dimensions of the table should rhyme with the size of items to be displayed. This is vital because few and tiny objects may get lost on a large and imposing table.
Likewise, big items may over crowd a delicate table. Practically, you can only find out whether your choice works by trying it out.
For example, a set of tiny thimbles arranged on one side of the top of a large chest of drawers may work well, while the same items may seem to disappear if they are more spread out. The smaller the objects, the closer the items in the collection should be for complementality.
You can arrange ceramic ornaments into groups with a similar colour and shape to give a pleasing collection. If you have coloured and scented candles to show off, bring them out at this point.
Tall candlesticks together with framed paintings in the background can creatively frame the arrangement of the collection. Alternatively, use china boxes and figurines for your table collection.
These can be blended with indoor plants since many china plates have nature themes of shapes or drawings on them. Whichever items you collect, you cannot go wrong. Your table-top collection will always add a sparkle to your bedroom or living room interiors.
IF you are avidly interested in having collections in your room, displaying them attractively will make you and your visitors enjoy them.
For example, a table in one of the living room corners can be spiced up with a display of table-top collections. The display must not necessarily comprise valuable items, but simple everyday objects such as pebbles, shells, ornamental rocks, pieces of china teamed with bonsai and plants.
Adding one or two framed family pictures in stand alone frames enhances the splendour. A collection of any choice adds individuality to a room. However, one displayed on a table rather than hung on a wall is more flexible since you can easily alter the layout or replace some of the items depending on your taste.
Arranging the display
Although there are set procedures for a perfect display, you can still be successful. Approach the display as an artist might approach a still-life composition.
Size and proportion
If the collection comprises items with different sizes, try to balance them. It is easy to achieve a pleasing display if the items are linked, for example, by subject, colour, texture or even size.
You can still create a stunning display of items that are not linked or related. Unlike wall hangings that require hitting nails in the walls, a table-top collection is easier to assemble and move about as many times as you want.
For a charming assortment, objects can be safely positioned on a table against a wall.
To blend in well with the interior patterns, a richly coloured floor-length tablecloth, with a matching over cloth, may be used to draw attention.
Choosing the table
Before you choose the items you want, consider the nature and quality of table on which you hope to place them. The table should be stable and placed where it will not be bumped into.
In addition, the measurements and dimensions of the table should rhyme with the size of items to be displayed. This is vital because few and tiny objects may get lost on a large and imposing table.
Likewise, big items may over crowd a delicate table. Practically, you can only find out whether your choice works by trying it out.
For example, a set of tiny thimbles arranged on one side of the top of a large chest of drawers may work well, while the same items may seem to disappear if they are more spread out. The smaller the objects, the closer the items in the collection should be for complementality.
You can arrange ceramic ornaments into groups with a similar colour and shape to give a pleasing collection. If you have coloured and scented candles to show off, bring them out at this point.
Tall candlesticks together with framed paintings in the background can creatively frame the arrangement of the collection. Alternatively, use china boxes and figurines for your table collection.
These can be blended with indoor plants since many china plates have nature themes of shapes or drawings on them. Whichever items you collect, you cannot go wrong. Your table-top collection will always add a sparkle to your bedroom or living room interiors.