Kiki Phukan Design

As a decorator and Stager, I understand the importance of creating vignettes around a home to add charm and personality. Side tables, or end tables as they are sometimes called, are a perfect way to add this designer magazine-quality touch to a room. It is a small piece of furniture with great purpose. Apart from the fact that we need a side tables to put down our food, drinks, books and remotes, they allow us to create interesting and unique displays of our favorite items and beautiful belongings.  The right place to start is to pick the perfect side table. Based on the rest of the furniture and the types of colors and finishes used, the side table should complement and not compete with the other items in the room. I like side tables with a unique touch adding a decorative element to an otherwise functional mix of furniture.  Some samples of stylish and versatile side tables:  In my research to find a wide array of side table decorating arrangements, I was f...

We cannot deny the importance of symmetry in nature; our faces are symmetrical and so are snowflakes. Our brains are hardwired to perceive symmetry as attractive. For this reason, in interior decorating symmetry plays a very important role. Certain rooms are better suited for a symmetrical arrangement than others. A wall with a fireplace or window in the center can be used to create a symmetrical arrangement. Most bedrooms work well with a symmetrical arrangement. The images below demonstrate how furniture laid out symmetrically can create cohesion and universal appeal.