It might be made easier if you have certain places where you can place objects, and a little inventory type thing containing all your objects:

> Character walks up to chest of drawers event.
> Enters the event.
> Menu pops up asking if you would like to place ITEM NAME HERE on the chest of drawers.
> Choose yes and the event graphics changes to the item you've placed.


A bit limited for the player for the moment, but that can always be changed if you plan on doing later versions of things.