Whether it's from scoring furniture people leave by the curb to getting hand-me-down pieces, you most likely have furniture in your home that doesn't match. This means you're probably having a terrible time trying to match so many different pieces to make one well-designed room.
But don't worry; You don't have to match all your furniture — blend it instead! We'll show you how you can style any room with your well-loved mismatched furniture and still love how it looks!
Color, Color, Color
One surefire way to bring any room together is to focus on the colors since color is one of the main things we notice in a room. But there are several different strategies you can choose to make the room pop, including:
- Make a Cohesive Color Story: Look at the recurring colors in the room and find a large piece of art or rug that incorporates the majority of the colors to make your space feel more cohesive. Then layer with colorful pillows, throws, lampshades, etc.
- Color Repetition: Pick an upholstery color, rug color, or color in a photo and repeat it somewhere else in the room in another piece of furniture to make your design look more purposeful.
- Complimentary Colors: Bring two complementary colors (and any color variations) together and use a neutral color to tie them together along. Or look for contrasts, so if you have lighter walls, use darker furniture, but if you have darker walls, go for lighter-colored furniture.
Link the Elements
If you're looking around and feel like your space feels unbalanced, you can try linking the elements in the room to create cohesion. For instance, if you have a couch with matching pillows, you can put those matching pillows on the chair or loveseat that doesn't match and link them together. Or, if you like a color or two on your rug, choose pillow patterns with a similar color to link them together.
But you don't have to limit yourself to pillows. You can try linking your space with prints, chandeliers, shades, and other items that echo with each other. You can have a bold, trendy, and creative new room with minimal effort.
Make A Statement
If you feel like your mismatched furniture doesn't give you much to work with, then go bold with a large statement piece. Make the piece, whether that's a large piece of art or home décor, the focal point of the room and let it distract the eye from your unmatched furniture items. You can even create an eclectic vibe with funky photo frames or other non-traditional items to give your space some character.
Another way is to make a statement with your design style. So if you have a contemporary-styled room, you can add a classic piece of art to create an exciting clash of style. The same concept also applies to using a contemporary work of art in a traditional-styled room.
Select A Theme
Even though your furniture doesn't match, they probably have more in common than what first meets the eye. If you find a common trait among your furniture, like a pattern, color, or style, you can turn it into the theme. Having the same theme helps unify the room.
For instance, if you have a woodland theme, you could have furniture with different types of wood placed throughout the room. Or, if you have a lot of found objects, you could go for a Boho-chic theme with a seaside feel. And if you want to create an old-school study feel, you can pair a wingback chair with any color upholstery, hammered brass baskets, and secretary desk together.
The possibilities are endless!
Revive Hand-Me-Downs
No doubt you have a few pieces that you've inherited from family or from friends who outgrew it. But no matter the case, you don't have to throw those pieces out — just give them a little TLC!
If you have a chair or dresser you really love, you can rework it in your space by giving it new paint, changing out the hardware, or reupholstering. Try matching the color with one of the overarching colors of the room, or go for neutral to make the piece stand out.
Find the Balance
If you have furniture with different materials, don't worry about matching them. Instead, find the balance! Think of the materials in terms of contrasts to create a layered space that looks intentional.
So, if you have a table with a sleek stone surface, you can balance it out with furniture with more rustic materials. Like if you have marble or travertine, you can balance it out with cane or rattan. You can also complement furniture with a shiny black wood finish with lighter woods to create contrast.
Don't be afraid to use glass, metals, velvet, or other patterns as you modify the room.
Add Some Greens
You can never go wrong with adding a plant or two in your space. The plants bring life to every space and make any room look more cohesive. Try mixing plants of different sizes and place them strategically around the room so it accents all your furniture.
Look for low-maintenance plants that work with the environment of your home, whether that means low natural light or increased humidity. But if you don't have a green thumb, then faux plants work just as well!
Find Something New!
Even with all the furniture you have in your home and storage, you might not have enough to put together a cohesive look. Sometimes your mismatched furniture just won't go together, no matter how hard you try. But that's alright — that just means you have the opportunity to buy new furniture that matches from the get-go, and Stucky's Furniture and Appliance has what you need.
If you have any questions, please give us a call! Our staff has the expertise you need to turn your house into the home of your dreams!