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Use the rule of three: one tall piece, one medium and one low, in a mix of materials such as ceramic, metal, wood or glass. Gather them on a tray or a stack of books so the group looks deliberate. Step back and remove one piece if the arrangement feels busy, which it usually does.

Take one or two colours from the rug, cushions or art and repeat them in accessories, then add one contrasting texture, such as rough stone among smooth surfaces or matt ceramic next to glossy lacquer. Scale matters too: a large room needs a few bigger objects rather than many small ones.

Group the pieces together rather than scattering them through the house, which turns many small objects into one considered display. A dedicated shelf, a glass-fronted cabinet or a tray gives the collection a frame. Rotate items seasonally so the display stays fresh without growing ever more crowded. Groups in odd numbers look most natural.

On coffee tables, consoles, mantelpieces, open shelving and bedside tables, the surfaces your eye naturally rests on. Leave everyday working surfaces, such as kitchen worktops and desks, mostly clear. Place your favourite pieces at eye level, where they will be noticed, and keep fragile objects away from busy walkways. Leave some surfaces bare.

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