Mix it up…but stay TRUE!!!
Almost without exception, I steer away from the matchy-matchy. I bet you have seen exactly the type of design that I’m preaching about. Matching side tables to go with the matching chairs that sit in front of the fireplace with the matching candlestick lighting fixtures …the wood color and type throughout matches and …oh sorry…I’ve bored myself to sleep…*yawn*..wake me up when you can tell me something interesting:)
Now, don’t get me wrong, there are most definitely times when having some matching sets not only works, but works well. I am talking about the design that screams boredom and lack of imagination and creativity. Somewhere along the line the fact that mixing not only design styles and genres, but also wood finishes and types, furnishings in the same space and everything else that goes into a space got lost.
Remeber when you’re putting your room together that, unless you are making the concept of the space true to a specific style or era, you can easily mix it up…just be thoughtful. Naturally, you should choose only a style of furniture that suits and appeals to you . When you’re mixing those different styles, just make sure that the pieces compliment each other. Styles that are similar in scale, texture and lines will go well together. Mixing light and dark woods in the same room is a very pleasing contrast.
The bottom line is: Be CREATIVE and use your imagination and if you get stuck…CALL a designer:)