{"id":55361,"date":"2015-07-06T06:15:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T06:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/homeguide\/the-smart-way-of-mixing-modern-and-traditional-decor-in-your-home\/"},"modified":"2015-07-06T06:15:30","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T06:15:30","slug":"the-smart-way-of-mixing-modern-and-traditional-decor-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/homeguide\/the-smart-way-of-mixing-modern-and-traditional-decor-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The smart way of mixing modern and traditional d\u00e9cor in your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two is always better than one, as some people say. This saying would most likely relate to home d\u00e9cor where featuring a single d\u00e9cor style would tend to become monotonous after a while. Opting for a mix of two styles can help create a difference that is both visually captivating and easy on the eye.<\/p>\n

Unlike the common notion that mixing two styles, namely traditional and modern d\u00e9cor, together will result in chaos, there are many ways in which you can mix these two styles in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Accordingly, here are some tips that can help you with that.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to balance them<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The trick to mixing two different d\u00e9cor styles with ease is not maintaining a perfect balance between the two. That\u2019s right! A 50:50 ratio for both modern and traditional d\u00e9cor would only lead to a cluttered space that does not provide any meaning. As such, you need to opt for an unbalancing act between the two, placing more emphasis on the more dominant style.<\/p>\n

Find out which d\u00e9cor style would need to be dominant in the room. Then choose an 80:20 ratio wherein 80% of the room\u2019s d\u00e9cor features the dominant style, while the remaining 20% reflects the supporting style.<\/p>\n

Choose colors that complement both d\u00e9cor styles<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choose wall colors that complement both the traditional and modern d\u00e9cor styles. This will enable you to expand or shrink the balance on either side without creating visual clutter or confusion. One color that would suit both styles is grey which can highlight traditional patterns while enhancing the look of sleeker modern d\u00e9cor items as well.<\/p>\n

Choose pieces that share attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rather than choosing individual d\u00e9cor pieces for each style, consider opting for pieces that share similar attributes of both styles. Strive to maintain a balance between the traditional and modern d\u00e9cor this way. For instance, a modern accessory like a floor lamp would work well in a traditional space while an antique chair will look completely at home in a modern space. However, this would be possible only as long as you don\u2019t juxtapose extremes from both styles.<\/p>\n

Alternate between contrasts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Many interior designers would tell you that the secret to mixing two d\u00e9cor styles and getting away with it as well lies in alternating between the contrasts. They advocate that the perfect mix of traditional and modern home d\u00e9cor lies in complementing soft with hard, blocky with leggy and round with square.<\/p>\n

Choose Simple Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Avoid cluttering the room with too many items of both d\u00e9cor styles. Don\u2019t opt for more than three pieces to decorate any surface. In the case of a transitional space, treat each item individually and simply tie it to a decorative accessory. This will help you offer plenty of visual attractions from both d\u00e9cor styles without overcrowding the space.<\/p>\n

The rule of the thumb in this case is to accent a modern room with a few traditional accessories and vice versa. Limit the traditional\/modern influence to accents in the case of the supporting style, thus highlighting the dominant style while still giving a little amount of space for the supporting style to shine through. For instance, hanging a traditional painting in a modernistic dining room would combine both d\u00e9cor styles in an appropriate manner, offering enough space for each style to shine through as well as complement the other.<\/p>\n

Blur the lines between both styles<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In addition to opting for accents with similar attributes, consider blurring the lines between both traditional and modern d\u00e9cor styles. This can be easily achieved by introducing subtle style changes to each d\u00e9cor. For instance, you can top an antique lamp with a modern shade, or showcase an abstract artwork in an ornate frame. These tricks will help both styles blend in effortlessly; creating a striking amalgamation that will make the room stand out for sure.
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Fancy adopting both the traditional and modern d\u00e9cor styles in a room? Then make use of these tips to create the perfect balance between both styles, thus creating a d\u00e9cor that is both modernistic and traditional without looking too cluttered or messy.<\/p>\n\n

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