{"id":2137,"date":"2018-12-03T09:40:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T09:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2137"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:54","slug":"how-to-merge-two-or-more-distinct-interior-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/how-to-merge-two-or-more-distinct-interior-styles","title":{"rendered":"How to Merge Two (or more) Distinct Interior Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2559\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/373.jpg 910w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/373-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design<\/p>\n<p>If you share your home with a partner or friend it\u2019s important that the space reflects both of your personalities. It might seem tricky to find a way to blend divergent styles, but today I\u2019m highlighting simple ways in which you can merge two or more distinct interior designs to suit shared living. Live alone and have a penchant for different styles? This blog post is for you, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rinse and Repeat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To achieve a unified look in your home repetition is important. When blending two or more styles together a repeated colour scheme, texture or specific pattern can be utilised to bring different looks together. For example, if one person likes a lot of rustic wood furniture and another prefers sleek lines and black accents, splashes of green can help to soften and blend the two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessorise Strategically<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To allow for a flowing design that is easy on the eye be sure to evenly distribute your accessories and any statement pieces. It\u2019s likely that if you live with a partner or friend you\u2019ll have an eclectic collection of \u2018stuff\u2019 so by dotting these around the house, rather than creating a cluster effect, you\u2019ll create a quirky but aesthetically pleasing home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Visual Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most important thing to remember is to choose decorative items of a similar proportion. Doing so will add a pleasing symmetry to your mismatched space. This allows for varying tastes to come together and still appear cohesive. For example, if you hang a large statement mirror, hang a framed print or wall hanging of a similar visual weight on the opposite wall to create that much-needed balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do Try This at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling to find styles that work well together why not give these tested interior designs a try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rustic farmhouse meets contemporary styling; try blending faded wood furniture with sleek lines and bold lighting.<\/li>\n<li>Traditional minimalism and opulent glamour makes for a surprisingly successful pairing; inject a metallic colour scheme into your sparse space for a subtle hint of warmth and luxury.<\/li>\n<li>Mid-century interiors blend well with just about anything; pair that chunky wooden table with ghost chairs and statement lighting for a rustic mid-century mash-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design If you share your home with a partner or friend it\u2019s important that the space reflects both of your personalities. 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