For instance you can freshen a traditional or dark solid wood bed with pretty linens throw rugs and a modern mirror above the bed and select updated colors for your room.
Mixing dark wood and mirrored furniture.
Mixing in darker wood tones with lighter fixtures can give depth to a room.
If you have a wood bed try mirrored metal stone painted wood glass or lacquered nightstands.
For instance if you wanted to create a dramatic professor s library for a room with wood paneled walls you may start collecting objects that serve the theme.
Introduce two toned pieces bringing in a piece that is composed of multiple materials is an easy way to cheat the system.
Another way to mix and match furniture styles with ease is to envision a theme.
Furniture stores and catalogs show matching wood furniture because they re selling those sets.
If you have light wood floors and a dark wood table a bright area rug serve as a natural transition.
In a real room a skillful mix of different wood finishes looks far more stylish but the process isn t always intuitive.
Pair light wood floors with furniture that has a deep chocolate stain.
Mixing in other hard surfaces like marble metal granite mirrors and glass can have a similar effect.
Purposely contrast the floor and the furniture to make an impact.
You may consider adding light colored upholstered chairs or fun lighting to incorporate everything together.
The variation in texture will also create interest and make the room more inviting.
To keep the look cohesive here are 11 tips for mixing wood finishes.
Don t think about matching furniture color to furniture color.
The trick to embracing traditional furnishings in a lighter cottage space is to mix things up in the room to lighten the mood rather than getting rid of the furniture or.
The dark pieces do not have to match.
Congratulations on the new home.
Create interest by mixing the materials of the furniture.
Hire a hardwood flooring professional to update the stain on your floors.
The dark wood still sounds like it could work with your new kitchen.
They should complement each other.
Use this same concept for a choosing a dresser.
I ll call this the anchor piece because i kind of consider my little sitting area side table to be the piece of furniture that brings the other furniture pieces together and bridges the gap of inconsistencies between the nightstands and dresser.
Instead think about coordinating your furniture with the rest of.
Mixing a dark wood like ebony with a light wood like lime will always look chic and intentional if you re starting with a wood floor and are adding new wood tones a table chairs etc.