Whether the members of your household have different tastes, or you yourself have a somewhat eclectic style, balancing those differences when styling your space can be tricky. But it’s not impossible. With some creativity and confidence, you can mix and match until your heart’s content, achieving a balanced look without losing cohesion.
To get you started, this guide will give you tips on creating the right foundations (such as home flooring), combining traditional with modern, adding textures, colours and more to balance your home’s style. These ideas will help you to push the barriers without compromising on what you love. Let’s take a look.
Finding the right floor to unite your style
The foundations of a room are important to get right when mixing and matching styles. To create a clean backdrop that anchors the space, sticking with neutral colours and tones will support the other elements, rather than having them fighting against one another.
Hybrid flooring is a great choice if you like to change up your style or mix different aesthetics. It’s designed to mimic timber, making it the perfect choice for blended designs. This flooring style is also highly durable and low maintenance, helping it easily withstand the day-to-day life of busy homes.
Mixing traditional with modern flair
Many people are torn when it comes to choosing between traditional and modern décor and design; but they can work perfectly together. Balancing old-world elegance and contemporary simplicity can add depth, character and timelessness to a home. So how do you do it?
It all comes down to sticking to a cohesive colour palette across your pieces. Neutral tones with pops of colour can work well as they won’t overwhelm the space. But aside from just colour alone, it’s also important to pay attention to their undertones. This means cool tones like blues and greens are best paired with other cool tones. In the same way, warm tones like reds and yellows work best with other warm tones. By focusing on these details your space will feel well-thought out and intentional, rather than disjointed.
Combining textures for visual interest
Layering textiles can be an interesting way to blend different styles. By mixing hard and soft textures with smooth and rough surfaces, you can create a balanced and tactile feel to your space.
Like mixing traditional and modern flair, varying textures can help a room have a more cohesive look and feel. For example, a lot of smooth surfaces, like leathers, stone and marble in a room can quickly feel cold and unwelcoming. So, adding a rustic wooden side table, a cosy wool throw or even some velvet curtains can add an element of warmth. The reverse can be applied too. If the room feels cluttered, using clean, sleek decor and finishes can help add a touch of modern into the mix. Think minimalist coffee tables, modern lighting fixtures, or glossy metallic frames for a contemporary edge.
Using colour to bridge different styles
When mixing styles, the right colour scheme can make all the difference. If your space is feeling a little mismatched, take a look at the colours you’re using. By choosing a dominant colour with a few complementary hues, it’ll be much easier to create a harmonious look.
Accent colours can also be used strategically to tie different elements together. A good way to do this is by selecting different decor with subtle hints of the same colour, matching them to a larger focal point. You may have a feature wall or a lounge in a bold accent colour, so adding artwork, rugs or other pieces with little pops of that colour will create a more cohesive look.
Balancing patterns and prints
Patterns and prints can easily clash, creating a chaotic feeling in a space. They compete for attention, and disrupt the overall harmony. When adding patterns into a room, consider what colours and prints are already there, and what would blend together seamlessly with what you have. For example, if you have deeper tones, pastel florals may not look right, but deeper red and green floral prints could work wonderfully.
Playing with patterns and prints is also a great way to express your personality. Nothing says fun quite like a bold geometric or abstract artwork, or patterned textiles like rugs or curtains. It can also make a room feel more energetic and playful – perfect for breathing life into spaces that may feel otherwise flat or uninspired.
Final thoughts
Blending styles should be fun, not stressful. By using these tips to create a plan before you begin styling your space, you can achieve a balanced look, even when merging drastically different looks.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and soon you’ll have a well-balanced and inviting home.
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