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Once you\u2019ve established your base layer, you can begin to \u201cdishevel it a bit,\u201d as Hyman puts it\u2014adding in those imperfect touches that make the arrangement feel lived-in and effortless. \u201cLayer with intention and a touch of asymmetry,\u201d AD100 designer Brigette Romanek<\/a> shares with Vogue<\/em>. \u201cPlay with height, texture, and scale to bring depth and character, but don\u2019t overthink perfection\u2014a little imbalance makes a space feel more inviting. Offset a striking vase with a small stack of books or an unexpected decorative piece to keep the arrangement dynamic and personal,\u201d she adds. This can be done by adding in sculptural objects\u2014like a tall hand-thrown vase or marble sphere\u2014or quirky flea market finds.<\/p>\n In fact, a mantel is the perfect perch for smaller decorative pieces or meaningful knick-knacks. \u201cI don’t like having clutter in my kitchen, so the mantel is the place where I will have little trinkets and pieces I have collected over time\u2014it sort of tells a story,\u201d shares British designer and founder of MG&Co., Matilda Goad<\/a>. AD100 designer Heidi Caillier<\/a> agrees, \u201cI love to style little treasures I\u2019ve procured while traveling. They are great conversation starters.\u201d<\/p>\n Conquer also emphasizes keeping the material story top of mind when adding in objects. \u201cWhat really brings it to life is the material conversation; the unexpected pairings you couldn’t have planned,\u201d she says. \u201cA raw cast object beside something polished, a textured-matte glaze beside reflective glass. Rough against refined, ancient against contemporary. Those frictions are where the eye lingers.\u201d<\/p>\n Hunting Season<\/p>\nThe Oval Tray in lace trim<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n