Mixing decorating styles may seem like a complicated task to execute, but it is actually easier than you think. If you are a fan of the shabby chic look but your spouse is more of a traditional type, you might wonder how to tie the two together. You want to create a space that can be viewed as a whole, rather than having items strangely spaced apart or separated completely. Consider these tips:
Having too many colors in one place can make each piece in a room feel as if it stands alone rather than meshing with the rest of the room. Instead, you should have multiple items in the same (or similar) colors to bring the room together. By using only a few colors throughout your home, each room in the house will feel unified, regardless of the difference in decorations.
Two contrasting periods of furniture can look great together when they are made from the same wood or the same shade. If you have wood pieces that fit perfectly in a space but don’t quite match one another, consider staining them to bring them closer to the same shade.
A consistent shape, pattern, or design utilized throughout the space can help tie pieces of decor together in a room, preventing a scattered appearance. It will also help unify the variety of styles. You can also maintain a consistent look by using the lines of a sofa or chair to repeat throughout the room.
Choose a theme or look to go for, like coastal or mountain lodge. It doesn’t need to be over the top, just a guide to bring the room’s elements together. This is especially helpful for children’s rooms. As long as your decor goes along with the theme, just about any style will work.
If there is something you want to incorporate into your decor but it just doesn’t quite mesh with the rest of your surroundings, make it the focal point of the room and build the rest of the room around it. Rather than sticking out like a sore thumb, this piece will turn into an interesting conversation starter.
Keep in mind that no design rules are set in stone; you can bend the rules, or even break them, as much as you please. Your home is a reflection of your personality and consists of all the things you love, so make it your own.
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