{"id":159,"date":"2019-12-20T17:05:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T22:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2020-01-08T10:21:57","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T15:21:57","slug":"mix-furniture-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/20\/mix-furniture-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips on How to Mix Furniture Styles the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does your home consist of antique furniture handed down from your grandparents, along with some contemporary pieces? If so, the good news is that you can easily mix different styles to create a stunning room. In fact, a home that’s layered in different furniture styles, as well as several time periods, can be downright interesting. However, it won’t be that dynamic if your furniture pieces aren’t tied together. Here are six tips on how you can successfully combine various furniture styles and eras the right way.<\/p>\n

1. Understand the Different Styles<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, it’s important to have a general understanding of the main types of furniture styles. Once you have an understanding of each style, you’ll be better equipped to combine them cohesively. There’s the traditional style, which emerged from the original country styles. Another popular style is the transitional look, which is a mixture of traditional and\u00a0contemporary d\u00e9cor and<\/span>\u00a0furniture. There’s also the maximalist style. This style is a blend or mesh of several styles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Decide on a Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n

One way to combine different styles of furniture is by using a common theme. For example, if you live in the city but long to have a mountain cabin in the woods, you could opt for a vintage\u00a0bed,<\/a>\u00a0along with contemporary furnishings. Just make sure your pieces depict a mountain or woody theme. Using a theme for a room is an especially ideal way to decorate a kid’s bedroom.<\/p>\n

3. Use Repetition<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best ways to combine furniture styles is by using repetition. By repeating the same items within a space, you can create a feeling of uniformity. For instance, having a set of chairs next to a different style table can make a room look more coherent.<\/p>\n

4. Stick with a Limited Color Palette<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be sure the pieces of furniture is a room tie together, limit the number of colors. It’s actually best to stay with neutrals. By having a neutral palette, your items are less likely to compete with one another. When you include tones or colors that are similar, you can draw your furniture pieces together better than if you had several colors. If you want to add a little splash of color to a neutral palette, you could always add something colorful, like greenery, or brightly-colored houseplants.<\/p>\n

5. Make Sure Your Furniture Is Balanced<\/strong><\/p>\n

Balance is huge when it comes to mixing furniture styles. If most of your pieces are of a contemporary style, you could use a piece that’s of another style, such as traditional furniture. Avoid dividing up a room so that it looks as if one side is one style and the other side is another style. Instead, look at each item and give it a “buddy” piece. This way, you’re balancing your items as well as your textures. As a result, this makes it easier for the eye to move around the room.<\/p>\n

6. Consider Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n

When arranging furniture, it’s critical that you consider scale, which pertains to proportion or the comparative size of items within a space. For instance, you shouldn’t put an oversized couch between two dainty end tables. Therefore, when pairing different pieces together, consider how they complement each other, regarding scale.<\/p>\n

Other Tips and Warnings<\/strong><\/p>\n