Object Composition

Objects are placed, not arranged. Their relationships to one another and to the space create visual narratives that unfold over time. Each object contributes to the whole while maintaining its individual presence.

Placement Principles

Objects are positioned according to scale, material, and visual weight. Large objects anchor compositions. Small objects provide detail and texture. Medium objects create transitions.

Groupings follow odd numbers—three, five, seven—which feel more natural than even groupings. Objects are clustered but not crowded, with breathing room between elements.

Art Placement

Artwork is integrated into the overall composition rather than isolated. It relates to furniture, objects, and architecture, creating visual connections across the space.

Hanging height is calibrated to the room's proportions and viewing angles. Art is positioned to be seen from seating areas, not just when standing.

Artwork integrated into room design

Surface Compositions

Tables, consoles, and shelves become stages for object arrangements. These compositions are viewed from multiple angles and must work from all perspectives.

We consider height variation, material contrast, and visual rhythm. Objects are layered—some forward, some back—creating depth and interest without clutter.

Books and Objects

Books are objects as well as content. They provide color, texture, and scale. Arranged with other objects, they create rich, layered compositions that feel personal and lived-in.

Consult on composition

Transformation Through Composition

Objects, when carefully composed, transform surfaces into curated displays. A simple console becomes a gallery. A shelf becomes a narrative.

We work with your existing objects, adding and subtracting to create balanced, meaningful arrangements that reflect your taste and lifestyle.

Object composition transformation