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What is accent furniture, and do you actually need it in your home?
If you've ever wondered what makes a piece of furniture an "accent piece" versus a regular furniture item, this video breaks it down in simple terms. I'll explain what accent furniture is, how it differs from your main furniture pieces, and how it can add personality, function, and style to any room.
Whether you're decorating a living room, bedroom, entryway, or dining room, understanding accent furniture can help you create a more polished and intentional look without spending a fortune.
| CHAPTERS |
00:00 INTRO
00:35 WHAT IS ACCENT FURNITURE?
01:56 HOW TO USE ACCENT FURNITURE?
03:33 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STATEMENT FURNITURE AND ACCENT FURNITURE
04:44 HOW MANY ACCENT PIECES DO I NEED?
06:11 DOES EVERY ROOM NEED ACCENT FURNITURE?
07:19 WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING ACCENT FURNITURE
08:35 OUTRO
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BLOG POST: "What Is Accent Furniture?" - https://diannedecor.com/blog/what-is-accent-furniture/
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Hi, it's Lindsey Diane from
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dianedecor.com.
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In this video, let's talk about accent
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furniture. If you've ever wondered what
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actually counts as accent furniture or
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how to use it without cluttering your
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room, you're not alone. Accent furniture
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is a design term that's used a lot but
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is rarely explained clearly. Is it just
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decorative? Do you need it in every
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room? And how is it different from
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statement furniture? In this video,
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we're going to talk about all of those
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things. So, let's get started with
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defining accent furniture. In simple
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terms, accent furniture refers to
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secondary furniture pieces [music] that
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add visual interest, contrast, or
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personality to a room.
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These are not main functional pieces
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like sofas or beds or dining tables.
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>> Instead, they are items that support the
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overall design. They add style, they add
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[music] texture, and they help create
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balance.
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Think about accent furniture as one of
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those finishing touches that really
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brings personality to a space [music]
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and helps stop it from feeling too
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generic or cookie-cutter.
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A carved wood bench in an entryway, a
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bold side chair in a living room, or a
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sculptural console table behind a sofa
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are all examples of accent furniture.
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These pieces often introduce a new
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material, color, or shape that breaks up
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the monotony of a space
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>> without overwhelming it.
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Accent furniture can be subtle or bold,
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decorative or practical, but [music] its
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primary purpose is visual enhancement.
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It draws the eye, anchors a design
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moment, or fills [music]
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a functional gap while contributing to
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the room's aesthetic. When used
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thoughtfully, accent furniture can
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elevate even the most simple space,
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making it feel layered, styled, and
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complete. [music]
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So, now that we know what accent
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furniture is, let's talk about how to
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use it. Using accent furniture
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effectively starts with understanding
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the role it plays in a room. Accent
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furniture should complement your primary
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furniture pieces, not compete with them.
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A good rule of thumb is to use accent
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furniture [music] to introduce contrast,
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whether it's through color, texture,
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material, or shape, while still staying
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cohesive with your overall design style.
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So, here's an example. In a neutral
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living room, accent furniture can add
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warmth and personality through a leather
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ottoman, a vintage side table, or a
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painted accent chair.
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>> In a more colorful space, accent
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furniture might serve as a grounding
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element, such as a simple wood bench or
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a metal frame stool that balances
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[music]
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your bolder choices. And when it comes
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to accent furniture, placement matters
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just as much as the piece [music]
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itself.
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Accent furniture works best when it
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fills in between spaces.
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>> So, beside a sofa, under a window, at
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the foot of a bed, or in an empty corner
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that feels unfinished. These pieces
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often provide light functionality. So,
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think of like extra seating or extra
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surface space to decorate, or extra
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storage options. When styling accent
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furniture, keep it edited and simple. A
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single lamp, a stack of books, or a
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decorative object is usually enough. The
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goal is to let the accent furniture
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shine without cluttering it or turning
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it into visual noise.
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What's the difference between accent
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furniture and statement furniture? While
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accent furniture and [music] statement
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furniture are often used
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interchangeably, they are not the same
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thing. Accent furniture is meant to
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support the overall design, whereas
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statement furniture is is to command
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attention and can be used [music] as a
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decorative focal point on its own.
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Accent furniture tends to blend into a
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space in a harmonious way. It, [music]
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again as we said, can introduce a new
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texture, a shape, or material, but it
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doesn't overpower a room. For example, a
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woven accent chair or a slim console
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table with interesting legs would be
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considered accent furniture because it
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adds character without dominating the
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design.
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Statement furniture, on the other hand,
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is intentionally bold. Think oversized
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sculptural chairs, dramatic shaped
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coffee tables, or brightly colored
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sofas. These pieces are meant to be
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noticed immediately and often define the
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room's personality. [music]
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So, now that we know what accent
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furniture is and how it differs from
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statement [music] furniture, let's jump
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into a few tips for how to use it in
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your home. How many accent furniture
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pieces should be in a room? There's no
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strict formula for how many accent
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furniture pieces belong in a room, but
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moderation is essential. In most spaces,
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two to four pieces of accent furniture
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is more than enough to create interest
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[music] without overcrowding the room.
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The right number depends on the size of
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the space and how visually busy your
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main furniture already is.
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In a small living room, one accent chair
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and a side table might be sufficient. In
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a larger room, you might include a bench
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or a pair of accent chairs and a console
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table without it feeling excessive.
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Accent furniture should feel
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intentional, not like filler. Each piece
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should serve a separate purpose, whether
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[music] it's function, decorative, or
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both. If a room starts to feel cluttered
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or visually confusing, it's often a sign
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that there are too many pieces of accent
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furniture [music] competing for
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attention. An easy way to go about
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editing your space for accent furniture
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is to step back and look at each piece
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and ask yourself whether or not it's
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contributing to your overall design. If
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you are able to pull away one piece
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[music] and your space feels calmer and
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more cohesive, it's likely that it
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wasn't necessary at all and you can just
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remove that piece.
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Well-chosen accent furniture should
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elevate a room and not overwhelm it.
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Does every room need accent furniture?
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Absolutely not.
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Not every room needs accent furniture,
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but most rooms benefit from [music] it
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in some way. Accent furniture adds depth
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and personality, which can make a space
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feel more finished and thoughtfully
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designed. That being said, the absence
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of accent furniture can work in a more
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minimalist or high-functional space
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where simplicity is the goal. In rooms
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like living areas, bedrooms, [music] or
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entryways, accent furniture often plays
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a crucial role. These are spaces where
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comfort, style, and visual interest
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matter most. A bedroom with only a bed
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and nightstand can feel flat, while
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adding a bench or an accent chair
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instantly creates dimension.
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>> However, in utility-driven spaces like
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laundry rooms and small bathrooms,
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accent furniture may not be necessary.
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In these cases, decorative accents and
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wall treatments can take its place.
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Lastly, let's talk about what to look
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for when choosing accent furniture. When
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choosing accent furniture, start with
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scale and proportion.
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>> Accent furniture should fit comfortably
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within the space without blocking
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walkways or overpowering your main
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furniture.
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>> A piece that's too large can feel
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intrusive, while something too small may
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look insignificant. [music]
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Then consider the material and texture.
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Accent furniture is a great opportunity
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to layer in materials that you don't
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already have. So, think about wood,
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metal, woven fibers, or upholstered
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finishes. This variety creates visual
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interest and keeps the room from feeling
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one-dimensional. Color is another
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important factor.
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>> Accent furniture doesn't have to be
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bold, but it should stand out slightly
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from your primary choices. This could
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mean a deeper wood tone, a contrasting
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fabric, or a subtle pattern.
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And then finally, you want to think
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about versatility.
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>> The best accent furniture pieces can
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move from room to room over time. A
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stool that works in a living room today
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might serve as a nightstand later.
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Choosing timeless shapes and neutral
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foundations ensures that your accent
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furniture remains useful and stylish for
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years to come.
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That's all for this video. I hope you
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found it helpful. If you did, please
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give it a like and consider [music]
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subscribing to my channel, and don't
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forget to visit me at diannedecor.com. I
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post all about home decorating ideas
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over there.
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>> [music]
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>> I thank you so much for watching, and
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I'll see you in the next one. Bye.
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