One of the biggest dilemmas when decorating a home is how to arrange the accessories, be it a bookcase, shelf or nightstand. Here's a three-step system that will transform your boring or cluttered spaces into charming vignettes! Harmony and Contrast When arranging the space with accessories, you need to keep in mind that the most important thing here is to avoid boredom! It has less to do with the objects you choose, but how you choose to display them. So that order doesn't make your neighbors doze off, remember to balance harmony (things that seem to go together, like similar colors or patterns) and contrast (things that make things different by being different... line Straight, etc.) You want your arrangement to have a bit of both. Perhaps you can achieve harmony by repeating a square shape or purple, and then add contrast by placing a smooth candlestick next to a rough basket. Scale and shape Make sure the items you use are the scale of their new home... you don't need a