Softening Your Table-Tops Part 3

Glad you could make it back for more ideas on table-top softening.  If you missed the first two parts be sure to take a moment and read about those tips too.  Who knows, you may just have a few tables in your home that are in need of a little "softening" right now.

Today...we start with moss spheres.  These are really hot right now and work great to bring a little "softening" to your table-tops. They come in a variety of sizes so I'm sure you can find the right sizes you need.  Smaller ones like these can be put in one of your lovely bowls (even in colorful porcelain bowls) and displayed on one of your tables. 

Or just simply place one atop a stack of books...

Then...the large ones can be displayed just free-standing like these here on the bottom shelf.  I know the top has a floral which softens it, but these spheres do the trick on the bottom...can you tell?  It just has a "softer" flow about it.  I think these are great!

Now let's go ahead and give you another "softening" tip...did you know that adding fabric benches under your tables can also do the trick...well, take a look.  Now, I know this table does have some greenery to soften it, but I wanted to use it to show you that the fabrics also soften the effect. What do you think?

Here's one without any floral or greenery...only hard surfaces.  See how the fabric does indeed soften the entire area?


And now this one to end our series on softening your table-tops...this one has three of the softening "tricks of the trade" all put together.  The floral (or here...greenery), a sphere (even though it isn't a moss sphere) and upholstered benches under the table....all of which make for great ways to "soften" any table. Oh, and we could certainly add a lovely tassel to this bust...or just lay it around the base of it...and then we'd have all four  of our "softening tips!  Don't ya think that would add a bit of flair to him too? Yes, I could see it!

I certainly hope we have given you a few simple tips that you can try in your home. Let us know if you have a favorite that you use!

Be blessed and have a...

"Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits: The Lennoxx, Traditional Home, Decor Pad, Little Blue Prints, Decor Pad, House Beautiful. 

"Softening" Your Table-Tops Part 2

Now for more tips on "softening" those table-tops! Today we will look at ways to use tassels to do the trick...yes, tassels. One way is to attach a tassel to the accessory, such as this box shown here.  Another great way is to simply lay the tassel on a stack of books...it's a great look and you will see how the tassel really does "soften" the area. Try it! 

Or you can hang the tassel on the furniture piece itself to soften the look...it really sounds to simple to be true, but it is.

And now for a way you may have already tried...on a lamp. Even though this photo has flowers as well, the tassel alone would have softened too.

Or just a fringed lampshade...

Here is yet another trick...drape the tassels around your porcelain accessories or even at the base of your candlesticks!

Remember I said earlier to lay one on a stack of books?  Well, here the tassel was just tied around some standing books...a great look and it gives that "softer" look to the whole table!

Now you have two ways so far to soften your table-tops. What do you think...will you try any of these?  Stop back by later for Part 3 with another great "softening" tip you can use. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a...

"Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits: Between Naps on the Porch, Unknown Image, Knotting Hill Interiors, Southern Living.


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"Softening" Hard Surface Areas - #1

Have you ever really looked at your table-tops in your home and noticed whether or not the surfaces just looked "hard"?  Hard... meaning all hard objects and nothing to "soften" the look. This happens to be one of our pet peeves in design and is really an important element that is so often overlooked. We always try to "soften" these hard surfaces in each of our design projects we do. Today, I will feature Part 1 as we begin a little series in which will give you a couple of easy tips in how you can give a little TLC to your table-tops that will completely change the effect in your room. 

Take a look at what we mean by a "hard" surface look here...

Now, keep in mind, I am NOT critiquing this wonderful design, by a world famous designer I might add, but just using this as my example of design without "softening". OK, now that I have that clear...

The first way is to simply add flowers.  Most of the time, in our designs, we don't use real flowers, but if you happen to perhaps have a green-thumb and want to use fresh flowers, then by all means....do it!  Take a look at how even artificial flowers just seem to make the tables a little more..."Simply Irresistible"...and soft.

Notice how flowers were used on more than one table in the same room (and even on the bed!)...it's not too much, but very pleasing to the eye. If you eliminated the flowers here you would have left only lots of "hard" surfaces on that far wall.  

Even just the smallest touch of flowers will do the trick!

Don't be afraid to mix flowers with stems...and stagger the heights...what a great look here!

A lovely variety is used here to "soften" the look in various spots around the room.

Hopefully, you can easily see how such a simple accessory as a floral arrangement can truly "soften" the table-top and make it much more 'easy on the eye'...and help bring an inviting feeling into the room.  Stay tuned for more tips in Part 2 of our series to help you "soften" your table-tops.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Photo Credits: Elle Decor, Tobi Fairley, Danielle Oakley Interiors, M. Elle, Kendall Wilkinson.

*I TRY TO CREDIT ALL IMAGES, IF THERE ARE ANY PHOTOS OR IMAGES HERE THAT ARE NOT CREDITED CORRECTLY OR YOU WISH THEM TO BE REMOVED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GLADLY OBLIGE. THEY ARE BEING USED HERE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING INTERIOR DESIGN. THANK YOU!