Few people are born with a talented eye for interior design. Figuring out the trick to mixing modern and traditional furniture can seem a bit daunting. At Casa Eleganza, we understand the struggle. When you love a little of the old and new, where do you begin? Are you incorporating antique, mid-century, classic, or vintage elements into modern styles and aesthetics? Don’t worry. There are some tips that help you get started in your planning.
Tips & Tricks for Mixing Modern and Traditional Furniture.
Before you begin, ask yourself whether you want to tackle just one room, several rooms, or the entire house. If you are redoing two or more rooms, do you want them to harmonize with each other, or will each have a unique vibe? The latter is fun and lets your imagination run wild. However, it can create chaos without having binding ties.
Step one: Think of the area you’re working in as a blank slate. Start with neutral backdrop colors (beige, gray, white). This creates the perfect setting in which you can start adding parts and pieces.
Step Two: Keep your furniture and decorating choices balanced. If you’re going large, you need some items that are graceful, elegant, and gently contoured.
Step Three: Pair wood with metal, marble with iron, basically mix and match throughout the space. Move things around a few times. Take pictures. When you have a cohesive look, pat yourself on the back.
Step Four: Have one commonality intentionally chosen. It might be a color, pattern, or style that appears in different places, bringing everything together.
Step Five: For a dynamic look, combine modern lighting with classic Italian or Spanish touches. This holds true when juxtaposing art with mirrors, rugs, and other decorations.
Step Six: Look for a statement piece that can be your anchor for everything else.
Tip:
When redecorating your home, you don’t have to just toss out everything old. There are advantages to keeping key pieces, including sentimental value, comfort, and items received as gifts. Curate the interior from those starting points. Yes, you want to bring a breath of fresh air to your space, but if something tugs at your heart, keep it.
Step Seven: Every time you add one or more new elements, step back and reassess. Is anything competing in space? Move it to other locations.
Step Eight: Details matter. You don’t want too many knick-knacks, but a few carefully placed ones can support your theme, bring motion to the room, express your personality, and create interesting discussions.
Step Nine: Don’t overcrowd. Get clever with your choices, like a lift-up table with storage space beneath. You need white space for a clear flow of energy (think Feng Shui).
Step Ten: Test perspective. Sit on various pieces of furniture throughout the room. What can you see easily? Can people converse without twisting their heads? Most importantly, do you feel comfortable and at ease? You may find yourself making some shifts after this experiment.
Enlisting Help at Casa Eleganza
In the process of mixing modern and traditional furniture, you may hit a creative wall. Be it a living room, dining room, or home office, we’re here to help. Our customers commonly have mix-and-match questions, and at the end of the day, you want a space that makes you smile. Give us a call at 305-549-5550 or email our sales team if you have questions or would like more information about our goods and services.
