15 Props That Are Tops With Stylists
These go-to items pop up in well-appointed homes all over Houzz — and they've got surprising practicality on their side
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If your decorating is almost there but still missing a final touch or two, you may need a few of the top props on Houzz. These popular items are the cherries on top of beautifully appointed rooms. Don't get them twisted; these items are not just decorative or used only by professional stagers. They are things you'll read, clean with, prop your feet on, drink, munch on, brew tea in ... and the list goes on. Take a look at how the pros are using these items in spaces all around Houzz.
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Pellegrino bottles. This is the most popular consumable product for a serious pantry, cabinet, refrigerator or kitchen counter staging. Running a close second are classic Campbell's soup cans.
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Firewood. We've had the conversation about the damage firewood can do many times, but we can't help but be drawn to the familiar texture of split logs. Just make sure they are bug free and truly dry before you bring them indoors.
Check out stylish log storage for contemporary homes and for traditional homes.
Check out stylish log storage for contemporary homes and for traditional homes.
| TV screens lit up with a classic. Stagers and interior photographers are paying close attention to what's on screens these days, whether it's a Star Wars scene that goes with a room or a classic that will draw you in. |
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Sheepskin throws. Whether tossed over another rug, a sofa or dining chairs, these soft throws cozy up a space.
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See more sheepskin throws in action
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The Tom Ford book. This fashion tome, published in 2008, is an archive of the amazing way Ford took a fusty old Italian company and made it relevant again. Weighing in at over 10 pounds and giving off a strong black and white graphic, it's a go-to staging book. If you want to give your guests a jolt, leave it open to one of the sexy photographs.
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Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies. These products' clever graphic design is the best thing to happen to laundry room staging since those Borax boxes worshipped by Warhol.
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An Alessi teapot. This kettle with pop art sensibility, designed by architect Michael Graves, is the number-one object used in kitchen staging. Running a close second is an eclectic traditional one by MacKenzie-Childs.
| A KitchenAid standing mixer. While white and stainless are very popular, these often add one of the only pops of color to today's white kitchens. Running a close second is a Le Creuset pot, as seen on this stovetop. |
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| Dogs. Does anything make you more drawn to a room than an adorable pooch smizing at you? Of course, if you are a cat person, replace dog with cat. |
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Lemons. Fruit always packs a colorful punch. Don't feel like these fruits are limited to the kitchen; you can stage the dining table, console table or coffee table with a lovely bowl of lemons, limes, apples or oranges as well.
| A Vilac car. This stylish toy car from France is one toy you'll keep out in the open when you're neatening up the house. See more Vilac cars around the house |
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| Orchids. Entryway consoles, coffee tables, dining tables and bathroom countertops can all be enhanced by these exotic blooms. Second place goes to sunflowers. |
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| Big leaves. If you're not into blossoms, try using just one or two statement leaves in lieu of a bouquet. Look to elephant's ear or palm leaves for a coastal modern look. |
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Leather animals. These charming props add texture and are unexpected sculptures in a room. They also double as ottomans.
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| A blazing fire pit. These not only look great but create wonderful outdoor spaces where you can warm up with your pals while toasting marshmallows. |
Ideabook published on Jan. 21, 2013.
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