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How to Mix Design Styles Effectively

June 25, 2015 by prisminteriors

design styles

Mixing styles is an up-and-coming trend that is full of comfort and coziness. Sleek, matchy matchy looks can be very modern, but they may not be the most realistic in a home that is full of activity. Lucky for those of you who are more on the eccentric side, or who want to find a way to demonstrate the unique features of your style, mixing styles allows you to pick and choose various preferences and combine them in a stylish way. Prism Interior Designs offers beautiful solutions for Calgary interior design that can help you make the most of this trend! Follow some of these tips to learn how to mix design styles in your home.

Unify Colours

Choose a central colour or a colour theme that can be found in several pieces to help bring the room together. If you choose to include patterns in any of your textiles, make sure that they have similar colour combinations. You want the look to be cohesive – not crazy! This being said, don’t be afraid of using colours that pop! Especially in kitchens where the tones tends to be more neutral, find ways to bring small bursts of colour to the space. Paintings, chair cushions, and place mats are examples of where to start.

Mix Traditional with Contemporary

The easiest way to mix these two eras of design is to update traditional pieces. Refurbishing traditional furniture by adding bright new upholstery or updating an antique chandelier is the perfect way to mix the styles. Another effortless combination (especially in kitchens) is sleek, contemporary appliances in contrast with traditional solid wood cabinetry. This contrast in styles makes for a remarkable look!

Limit the Amount of Styles

Mixing different styles is great, but too many different styles can overwhelm the senses. Choose two or three styles that appeal to you, and find the similar elements in each of them.

Mind the Size

Keep in mind the scale of the décor in the room. You don’t want oversized objects to overshadow the more delicate ones, so it is important to find a balance. If you’ve chosen to include bigger, more overpowering objects- make sure that they fit with the rest of the room.

We hope that these tips can help you make the best of this new trend. The rooms in your home should be a reflection of your personality. What better way to do this than combining all of the styles that make you YOU? Calgary interior design companies such as Prism Interiors are here to help! Give us a call to get things started so that we can help you build the home of your dreams.

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