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

Some design objects are like a good perfume: they don't scream, but they can't go unnoticed.
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 conscious choice. And a single misplaced object can upset the balance of an otherwise perfect room.

1. Too small, too shy

A statement object placed on a long chest of drawers or in a generous space, but which seems "lost" there, loses its charm. Trying to be subtle turns into a lack of presence.

Style Remedy:
Think in volumes. Got 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 clutter - it balances.

2. Rigid symmetry

Two identical vases, two perfectly aligned lamps, two breathless shapes in between. It looked good in the furniture magazines of 10 years ago, but today's design is more about subtle tension and calculated imperfection.

Style tip:
Replace 'mirroring' with asymmetrical but balanced compositions. One high piece + one low. One glossy texture + one matte. Let the space breathe - and tell your story.

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 form, no shape, no matter how spectacular, can be enhanced without light.

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

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

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

If you want a personalized recommendation, write to us.
At Artema, we believe design starts with a simple question: What do you want to feel when you walk into the room?