How Do I Mix Design Styles in My Home?
Can't decide on one particular style? You don't have to – instead, show off your personality by mixing things up
Want to stick to just one style in your home? Thought not. Most of us are drawn to a whole array of looks and design eras, and want to include them all. But how to do it without creating a chaotic mismatch of unrelated objects? Take a look at these rooms that combine styles beautifully.
Mix materials and coordinate colour
In this kitchen, the designers have gone all out on their chosen styles. The gold mirror couldn’t be more vintage, or more different to the almost futuristic Perspex chairs.
But while you’re creating contrasts, remember to tie it all together. Here, the monochrome colour scheme helps to anchor the two looks.
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In this kitchen, the designers have gone all out on their chosen styles. The gold mirror couldn’t be more vintage, or more different to the almost futuristic Perspex chairs.
But while you’re creating contrasts, remember to tie it all together. Here, the monochrome colour scheme helps to anchor the two looks.
Want to dress up a plain wall? Discover a range of chic mirrors in the Houzz Shop
Match metallics
The designers of this living room have balanced the space by using similar materials throughout. The mirror, coffee table, wall lights and pendant are an eclectic mix of Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary styles – but their metallic finishes help to bring them all together.
The colours are also a cohesive choice, with the large artwork above the sofa providing the starting point for a chic palette of blue, gold and grey.
The designers of this living room have balanced the space by using similar materials throughout. The mirror, coffee table, wall lights and pendant are an eclectic mix of Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary styles – but their metallic finishes help to bring them all together.
The colours are also a cohesive choice, with the large artwork above the sofa providing the starting point for a chic palette of blue, gold and grey.
Nail some neutrals
There’s a Shaker-style cabinet, an industrial table, a couple of midcentury chairs and even an old church pew in this cool dining space. The glue that binds them together is once again colour and finish.
A range of dark and light woods combine to add layers of texture next to the rough brick wall, while a couple of paint shades on the chairs and cabinets bring in some colour. The styles are eclectic, but the overall effect is rustic and modern.
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There’s a Shaker-style cabinet, an industrial table, a couple of midcentury chairs and even an old church pew in this cool dining space. The glue that binds them together is once again colour and finish.
A range of dark and light woods combine to add layers of texture next to the rough brick wall, while a couple of paint shades on the chairs and cabinets bring in some colour. The styles are eclectic, but the overall effect is rustic and modern.
Need a professional eye? Check out interior stylists in your area
Choose some show-off shades
Two stunning pieces of antique furniture look anything but old-fashioned in this bold living space. The reason for this is the vivid colour palette – shocking pink, grass green, striking purple and cool aqua provide a backdrop that brings the classic sofa and console table firmly into the 21st century.
Two stunning pieces of antique furniture look anything but old-fashioned in this bold living space. The reason for this is the vivid colour palette – shocking pink, grass green, striking purple and cool aqua provide a backdrop that brings the classic sofa and console table firmly into the 21st century.
Team minimalist with maximalist
Torn between clean modern lines and shabby chic charm? Well, you’re absolutely free to combine the two. Take a cue from this cosy space and be inspired on how to make it work.
A wall of sleek, high-gloss units provides a light, white contrast to the brightly coloured furniture and fabrics around the dining table. There’s just enough colour in the space to ensure it has plenty of character, but the neutral cabinets stop it from feeling too busy.
Find stylish dining chairs in the Houzz Shop.
Tell us…
Do you like to mix styles in your own home, or are you more of a purist? Share your ideas in the Comments section.
Torn between clean modern lines and shabby chic charm? Well, you’re absolutely free to combine the two. Take a cue from this cosy space and be inspired on how to make it work.
A wall of sleek, high-gloss units provides a light, white contrast to the brightly coloured furniture and fabrics around the dining table. There’s just enough colour in the space to ensure it has plenty of character, but the neutral cabinets stop it from feeling too busy.
Find stylish dining chairs in the Houzz Shop.
Tell us…
Do you like to mix styles in your own home, or are you more of a purist? Share your ideas in the Comments section.
Wake up with a view of this soothing floral wallpaper and you’ll feel Zen all day. But if you’re not an all-out fan of traditional country style, you might want to tone down the look a little. Here, a bright modern throw with vivid stripes and two zingy-hued candles on the mantelpiece are enough to mix things up and give the country theme a contemporary twist.
The key to combining trad and modern like this is to be bold with each style. In this bedroom, the classic photo frames and stylish candlesticks provide a striking contrast to the quirky contemporary elements.