Guest Picks: Accessories for a Curated Look
20 treasures and artful pieces to give your home's interior a "collected" feel
Today everyone aspires to live in a curated space. Curated homes are the ultimate reflection of the owner's taste and personal experience. They are filled with treasures, carefully collected and artfully displayed.
Luckily, curating your own collection doesn't require years of traveling or antiquing. It's possible to pull together an eclectic range of unique pieces from the comfort of your laptop. Look for handcrafted or unexpected items that tell a story and look like art in their own right. With a unified palette — in this case, neutrals, brass, woods and a little turquoise — and some thoughtful editing, your curated look starts to come together. I've gathered some products to get you started.
— Lucy from Four Walls and a Roof
Luckily, curating your own collection doesn't require years of traveling or antiquing. It's possible to pull together an eclectic range of unique pieces from the comfort of your laptop. Look for handcrafted or unexpected items that tell a story and look like art in their own right. With a unified palette — in this case, neutrals, brass, woods and a little turquoise — and some thoughtful editing, your curated look starts to come together. I've gathered some products to get you started.
— Lucy from Four Walls and a Roof
Prescott Iron Oval Mirror
Set the tone from the entryway with a mirror that looks like a collector's item. This oval shape is a fresh spin on sunburst mirrors. I would pair this with a mid-century console for an individual luxe-retro look.
Rectangular Table
This handcrafted table would be perfect for displaying smaller treasures, and it's a work of art in its own right. I'd use it to inject warmth and character into a living room.
Sea Urchins, Resin, White
I'd perch these cast resin sea urchins on top of a stack of books on the coffee table.
Mother of Pearl Opium Tray
A tray is a curator's best friend. Corralling several items onto a tray instantly gives them a more collected look. I'd choose a tray in a pale color, like gray or white, so that the accessories stand out. And, because I'm obsessed with mother of peal inlay, I'd opt for one of these beauties.
Antique Zanzibari Etched Brass Tray
This antique brass tray has a unique design and intricate etching. I'd use this on top of an ottoman instead of an end table.
Framed Original Abstract Drawing, Black and White by Tahlia Day
No curated home would be complete without original art. Small works like this can be propped on a shelf or mantel for a more casual look. Choosing art is very personal, but I would opt for an abstract ink on paper and pair it with varied ceramics in similar colors.
Grogan Task Lamp No. 1
This play on the traditional task light would be perfect on a table with stacks of books. I love that this lamp is so functional, and yet it is like a sculpture in its own right.
Etch Candleholder, Brass
This tealight holder is a modern design but is reminiscent of traditional pierced tin lanterns. Just a few of these dotted around the living room would create an amazing display.
Mystic Collection Turquoise Rug
A rug completes a room, and this one is pretty special. It's made of re-dyed remnants of traditional Turkish rugs, so it is one of those pieces with a real story behind it. I love the version in pale gray, but I would use this stunning turquoise one for a truly jaw-dropping living room.
Modern Dressers Chests And Bedroom Armoires
A good curator cycles her treasures with the season and the occasion, so a roomy cabinet for storing those that are out of commission is essential. This chest is perfect. It has a mid-century appeal and would work in any space. I'd use this in a dining room and display a couple of large vases on top for good measure.
John Lewis Lidded Cube Jar, Aqua, Medium
This lidded jar looks like an antique because of its variegated color and crackle glaze. But it's actually a very reasonably priced piece from a major retailer. I'd mix eras and geographies by displaying two of these on the previous cabinet.
Candelabra Three - Discontinued
The trick with well-curated spaces is finding unexpected objects that prompt conversation without looking too contrived. These unusual candle holders, made from brass plumbing fixtures and pipework, are a witty focal point for a dining room.
Marbella Owl Napkins - Set of 4
Textiles that are almost like art are perfect for curated spaces. These owl napkins are designed to look great folded, rolled or flat.
Tom Dixon Beat Light - Stout
The Tom Dixon Beat Light range is very distinctive, but you can also mix the different shapes to create a look all your own. I particularly like the Moroccan vibe of this version and would pair it with a simple round walnut dining table.
Amber Crackle Tumblers
Mixing china to create an eclectic table setting has been popular for years. But I think mixing glassware can be just as effective, and the overall result is more polished. These crackle glass tumblers in amber would work well alongside traditional wine goblets and gold-rimmed champagne glasses next to an all-white place setting.
Large Teardrop Vessels
Natural materials and beautiful craftsmanship are a great way to inject subtle personality into a modern space, such as a kitchen. I am hankering after one of these hand-turned Sheesham wood vessels for my kitchen shelves.
Quartz Votive
Kitchens can use a little sparkle too. I still think quartz tealight holders have a magical appeal, even if they are more ubiquitous these days. I would light these when entertaining.
Cloisonne Chrysanthemum Pull
Ordinary bedroom furniture can be transformed with unique hardware. I would use these Art Nouveau–style drawer knobs to give a plain dresser some additional character.
Sona Vessel 4.5"
Even little bowls for collecting odds and ends can be treasures in themselves. These bronze and gold bowls look like they could be museum pieces — or like they've come straight out of the vaults of Gringotts.
O Lamp, Antiqued Brass
Symmetrical lamps are one of the easiest ways to pull together a space filled with different styles. I like these O lamps in pairs because of their classic shape. They would be elegant on either side of a bed.
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