Click to enlarge. As you unpack your moving boxes, try placing your art, lamps and accessories in one room, preferably in groups of like items or color. When hanging your art, place complementing subjects together, or group works by the same artist. You can create interesting arrangements by mixing in plates and other objects. Whether you are putting the final touches on a mantle, creating a tablescape or filling a curio cabinet, remember to group your collections together for the greatest impact.
Contrast gives punch.
Hard-covered books are great tools for creating varying heights. This list will be much shorter if you have indeed maximized the use of your existing furnishings. When heading to the real stores, take the arm protectors from your sofas and chairs. They make convenient, portable color swatches. Also take a small piece of your carpet, an extra tile or piece of counter top when possible.