Arranging objects – scattering

And now for Part 2 of my arranging objects series….  Scattering objects to the the edges of a table or mantle can  either create a visual mess or a striking composition using repetition.  Think about how you want to arrange a collection. What do you have in the collection that could be the star or the weightiest object? 

  Scattering objects to the edges of  can create a problem in two ways:

1. When you arrange objects in a vignette  and you spread the object 
   along the length of the tabletop from side to side you are pulling  the
   focus to the edges and the cohesiveness  usually falls apart. 

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Some
effort was made in this vignette to have a centre of interest by
placing the bell jar and the plant pick in the centre.  Unfortunately
height and colour in the plants take command and your eye runs both up
and off the edges.

 When you want to anchor your eye
the tallest objects  (several massed)  should be placed together.  The
shorter ones can  lead to the edges.  This vignette could be arranged
like the one below for a stronger composition.

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This
is a masterful display in one colour.  It has variety in heights and
shapes and the massing of the objects in the classic A formation anchors
the eye on the vignette. 

Luxe

This is the same solution as above, but the height is added using a dark wall and a painting that  anchors the vignette. 

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While
the objects in this vignette are focused toward the edges they are
connected by the large circular mirror/sculpture/  I would prefer that the taller objects bank the mirror and the shorter ones approach the edges.  This organization works too. 

 

       2.    Sometimes you group objects to one side of a tabletop and it creates
an unbalanced look. If the 

              objects are similar in height there is no
variety.   

Design for Living

This composed correction created variety in shapes, heights and placement. You could also reverse the placement and have the lamp on the right which would move the frame away from the other frames on the wall.

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Exception to the rule:
Although
this vignette is on the edge of the counter it is extremely well
placed.  It  connects with the strong black vertical  on the left and the black
rectangle on the counter.  All work together to create a vignette within
a vignette.

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