Don't think just because you are past the age of announcing your age, that you have to start throwing things in the garbage or giving them away to ungrateful relatives, family, friends, co-workers, or retired persons.
Case in point, posted below are a few photos to learn from because we can feel comfortable in what some perceive as clutter. But arranging the items correctly, with a few basic colors grouped together is the key.
Surrounding yourself with things you have collected over the years makes you feel secure in your environment and makes you happy to be home. Don't be pressured to pare down:
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| The famous Iris Barrel Apfel's New York apartment. Notice the basic colors at the bottom of the photo. You can use a neutral tone as a base, layer color on top. You can block out your own color scheme the same way, choose your favorite colors, then arrange your furniture, rugs, lamps, and treasures accordingly. |
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| Notice the color blocks at the bottom of the photo, so you can see the colors and how they are used in the room. Have too many books? Just stack them as part of the decor using pretty side tables and a pretty focal point. Don't think of it as clutter, it is your personal design and it looks good and is interesting to the eye. |
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| Don't be afraid to put furniture in front of the fireplace, especially if you have limited space. Again, notice the neutral base with color on top, notice the books to the left stacked neatly on a low seating area. This room is pleasant and contains small treasures that bring interest to the room. |
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| Don't be trapped by a fireplace, use it, use the area in front and around it. This area shows a pretty black and white design with colorful flowers and objects on the mantel. The area looks like it is used, not just a display area, it is functional. |
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