Many homeowners believe that being matchy-matchy is the best way to accessorize their interior designs. However, that is not the case at all. In fact, that couldn’t be more further from the truth. Decorating, in all of its authenticity, is all about creating a blend of various contrasting design elements, trinkets, and baubles. They don’t always have to match your theme, or your current style, or even the color scheme of your interior designs. So today, we’ll be sharing 5 pro-tips you can use to mix up various decoration styles.
1. More than one style
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The first step to mixing decoration is by acknowledging this one simple fact: you don’t have to use only one single design style in your home. In fact, using different elements from popular design styles is the best way to create interest in your homes. For example, if you love the sleek simplicity of the modern style, but also admire the edgy uniqueness of the industrial look, then you can have prominent features of both styles in your homes. Industrial piping can make a great contrast element within a simple modern interior design.
2. Think adventurously
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Another thumb rule to remember while decorating your homes is this: don’t be too matchy-matchy. Yes, sometimes finding the perfect match can be exhilarating, but is it really interesting? Not at all. Instead, try using interesting patterns. Match cheetah prints with plush velvet, sheet curtains with cotton tops, etc. You’ll definitely feel more alive in such an ambiance.
3. Complementing styles
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While merging different styles in a simple interior design can be adventurous, don’t forget to be practical about it. It’s best that you have at least one common denominator between the various design elements of your space to make it seem cohesive. It can be a color or a pattern or even a material.
4. The 80-20 rule
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The 80-20 rule is going to be your scale in determining how much of a single style can you implement in a certain space. If you’re working with 2 different styles, then one is the primary one, and the other one is the secondary one. According to the 80-20 rule, 80% of the space needs to be decorated with the primary style, while 20% can be accented with the secondary style.
5. The law of grouping
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When you’re accessorizing your space, the main thing is creating groups of different decorative items and matching them according the size, color, and texture. They don’t need to match at all, but having similar characteristics is key while creating decorative clusters like this.
