3 common mistakes when decorating with design objects – and how to avoid them with style

Some design objects are like a good perfume: they don't scream, but they can't go unnoticed.
And yet, even the most sculptural pieces lose their impact if you don't know exactly where – and how – to place them.

Contemporary decor is no longer about abundance, but about conscious choice. And a single object, placed incorrectly, can break the balance of an otherwise perfect room.

1. Too small, too shy

A statement piece placed on a long dresser or in a generous space, but which seems "lost" there, loses its charm. The attempt to be subtle turns into a lack of presence.

Style remedy:
Think in volumes. Do you have an airy space? Then ask for an object with visual weight. A tall lamp, a generously proportioned vase, or a bold ceramic piece doesn't weigh down — it balances.

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2. Rigid symmetry

Two identical vases, two perfectly aligned lamps, two shapes breathless between them. They look good in furniture magazines from 10 years ago, but current design is more about subtle tension and calculated imperfection.

Style remedy:
Replace “mirroring” with asymmetrical, yet balanced compositions. One tall piece + one low. One glossy texture + one matte. Let the space breathe — and tell your story.

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3. Put in the shade (literally)

A design object placed in a dark corner is like an evening dress worn without light. No texture, no shape, no matter how spectacular, can be highlighted without light.

Style remedy:
Choose areas with natural light or complement with a discreet ambient spotlight. An Artema piece, for example, is designed to work with light – not to sit hidden.

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In the end, the rule is simple:
A good object is not just beautiful. It is alive. It needs space, light, context.
And, most of all, it needs you — to choose it, to place it, to let it shine.

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Our suggestion?
Don't collect objects. Select. Invest in a piece that makes a difference. And build a universe around it that resembles you.

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At Artema, we believe that design starts with a simple question: What do you want to feel when you walk into the room?