For the past year, I’ve been promising myself, and others, that I will be sending out a newsletter – well, here it is!

During the 30 plus years that I have been an interior decorator/designer, I have learned so much. I am looking forward to sharing my ‘tips’ with you. I’d love to hear from you, so please do not hesitate to email or call me.

Museums and art galleries use this ‘rule of thumb’ when hanging art – hang the art so that the center of the art is 57” to 60” from the floor.

Paint the back area in a ‘strong’ color. Consider using one of the following decorative accents in the nicho:

- hang framed art or decorative iron piece
- hang a wall sconce with a pillar candle
- place a piece of sculpture in the nicho
- put up glass shelves – add a collection of perfume bottles or small vases

When placing accessories, place 3 objects together. Consider a bowl, a candleholder and a small pot of ‘silk’ greenery on any surface. On tall pieces of furniture - do the same – and increase the size of the objects and ‘silks’.

For great impact and interest, hang a row of 3 (or more) pieces of ‘art’ with the same theme. Consider using photos, calendars or cards that are inexpensive and interesting. Purchase ready made matting and frames.

Use unusual objects on your fireplace mantel. For example, antique books and old cameras create an unexpected ‘look’.

Decorate the space above your windows and doors. Consider:

- hanging art or an architectural piece
- hang plates
- place a shelf with some favored objects and add ‘silk’ greenery
- hand paint or stencil the wall i.e. scrolls or ivy

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Sandy Schargel
Sandy Schargel Interiors
Albuquerque, NM