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Creative Vignettes

Cathy Hobbs

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August 6, 2026

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Design Insights

Whether in groupings or sets, vignettes provide an opportunity to bring in small arrangements of décor that can help bring nearly any space to life. From entries to side tables, consoles and dressers, vignettes offer an opportunity to infuse interesting decorative elements that will help make a space shine.

Top Ways to Create Vignettes

  1. Look to group decorative elements in pairs or sets of three this can offer a nice rhythm as it relates to your décor.
  2. Create vignettes of similar colors, monochromatic looks can be modern and fresh.
  3. Infuse metallic elements such as brass when looking to incorporate a sense of luxury.
  4. Include “surprise” elements that will help make a vignette feel unique and different.
  5. Create vignettes from harmonious but dissimilar elements in order to have items feel cohesive yet unique.
  6. Use vignettes as an opportunity to bring in color and texture.
  7. Include florals and greenery in vignettes to add both color and texture.
  8. Use vignettes as an opportunity to showcase “favorite finds” or a unique memento.
  9. Consider books as elements to include in vignettes.
  10. Use bookshelves and shelving as opportunities to display vignettes.

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