HOW WE BLEND OLD & NEW PIECES FOR A COLLECTED DESIGN IN YOUR HOME
Do you ever struggle with determining your design style? Maybe you love a new trend but find yourself snagging that unique find at your favorite vintage shop. Only to get home, unsure of how to incorporate it with your beloved modern pieces from Pottery Barn. Not to mention those sentimental pieces you’ve held onto from your childhood home. Rest assured, you can curate a collected design to incorporate both your old and new pieces while maintaining cohesiveness and visual interest.
Tip #1: Intention is Everything in Collected Design
My team and I are passionate about helping clients tell a story with their home. Every component in a space matters, as do the stories behind the pieces. When assisting clients in design, the emphasis is often on capturing a desired feeling rather than just achieving a specific aesthetic, weaving together pieces that achieve the narrative and purpose of the space. Picking items with intentionality starts with getting to know the client, and understanding the story they want their home to tell.
Tip #2: Rules Should Be Followed in Eclectic Design
Design rules exist to be broken, but in spaces blending old and new elements, maintaining a balance is essential. We suggest incorporating small pops of color in neutral spaces to add vibrancy. A general rule of thumb is to find common elements when incorporating old and new pieces. By following certain styling rules, you can achieve a beautiful design with diverse design elements.
Tip #3: Texture is a Powerful Tool in Blended Design
When dealing in antiques, flea market finds and heirlooms, we often recommend that the defining element should focus on texture rather than color. To best highlight antiques, avoid using colors that compete with your pieces. Instead, you can curate ones that compliment them. The result will be a cohesive space that is unique to you and holds visual interest.
Tired of feeling like your eclectic taste has no design direction? We want to help make it polished and purposeful. Let’s connect!
See y’all soon,
Hailey
