Personal Collections...Inspiration

I recently shared a post on personal collections and the interest that they can lend to your home, in addition to the sentimental value.  I want to share several photos I discovered that best demonstrate my advice on displaying your collection together, as well as approaching your collections as a "curator."

Below is a wonderful and realistic example of a collection of vintage clocks! 

modern living room design by san francisco architect John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

I really love this image because not only is it well done, but it is a great idea.  For anyone who enjoys the  beauty of decoupage, collecting and displaying the pieces in this manner creates quite an impact.  I have always LOVED John Derian's pieces.

eclectic bathroom design

eclectic living room design by portland photographer KuDa Photography

As you can see, it is possible to have collections of virtually any item and transform any space with  thoughtful curated arrangements.  Of course, not all collections are displayed as those featured, but seeing these images can help to inspire and offer visual guidance on the benefits of editing and the impact created by group displays!

In addition, for those of you who have many "collections" and your items are strewn all over your house and garage or stored in boxes...you may need to rethink your perspective on collecting.  Although it is perfectly understandable in some cases to store collections or pieces from a collection, Remember  that there is a BIG difference between collecting and simply acquiring. 

You could open up a door for yourself, to simplify and clean out those items that mean so much to you that you cannot even find them or even recall their significance....  hmmm.