Recent interior design trends have focused on one primary era or design scheme.
Mid-century modern furniture and accents have dominated the magazine covers
and home shows as decorators have worked with their clients to bring this trend
into their spaces.
Yet, what to do about the beautiful antique chest from your grandma or the
dining room table you inherited from your mom? These pieces of history seem to
have no place in modern design and have been relegated to storage units and
garages over the past decade. Well, it’s time to pull them out again as design
trends are moving away from stark modern schemes to a warm, eclectic look.
The main principle in merging design styles is to focus on one unifying element—
like warm wood tones or the high sheen of gold accents—and then look for pieces
that suit that theme. For example, a gold-gilded mirror with baroque detailing can
complement a room filled with neutral furnishings with gold or silver-toned
accent pieces. The unifying element is the color and sheen of the mirror. Mix and
match your wood antiques with modern furniture of the same kind of wood or
hue. Add oriental-style rugs, traditional paintings, and interesting vases against a
backdrop of subtle sofas and industrial accents for a unique look.
As with all décor, the room and style should reflect the owner and their lifestyle.
Start with a few pieces and look for ways to meld them into your living spaces.
There is no reason to reject the past simply to have a stylish home.
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