Home Accessory Shopping List: Check

When you’re out and about, certain items can catch your eye, making you stop in a store aisle and wonder if they should just hop right into your cart.  If you want to add some current accessories to your space to update or add some seasonal color, keep an eye out for stylish items on this shopping list:

Wall Hooks – They come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes, and they double as form and function hanging in an entryway, mud room, or hallway for bags, jackets, and umbrellas. 

Wall Clocks – They’re not just for an office setting.  Pick a bright and colorful one or a large, formal piece and throw it into the mix of what you display in frames and on canvas. 

Pitchers, Stoneware, and Vases – Both glass and ceramics continue to be great additions to little collections on display in clusters in a variety of spots, especially when they add pops of color to a room.

Lamps and New Shades – Gourd and pendant lamps are pretty popular now, as are drum shades.  Flank two lamps on a sofa table or buffet, or replace a dated tapered shade with its modern cylindrical cousin. 

Starburst Mirrors – Fanning out from the standard round or rectangular styles, starburst mirrors become reflective pieces of art all on their own when hung in any room.

Accent Tables – These contemporary side tables are scaled down from the typical four-legged versions and include sculpted metal and ceramic drum and stool versions.  Many are not really big enough for a regular lamp; just set them beside a side chair and offer a coaster or short stack of books topped with a small arrangement.    

 If you’re in the market for some larger pieces:

Leather Ottomans – In larger sizes, they take the place of a standard coffee table while still offering a foot rest and a kid-friendly soft edge design.

Mirrored Foyer Tables or Nightstands – Add some glamour to your entry or bedside with these neutral pieces that blend with many décor schemes while reflecting light and style into the space.

X-Bench – Two of these make the perfect resting spot at the foot of the bed or in place of a regular bench in your living room seating. 

Parsons Table – With sleek lines and an unfussy look, a parsons table is a classic choice for a new dining room table or even a slim table for a home office space or as a foyer table. 

 It’s always good to have a list to go by when you intend to shop.  Keep your eyes peeled for good deals and hot buys that can both update and dress up your rooms.  New style – check it off.  

 

DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star March 17th.