For an environment with a mixture of contemporary and traditional furniture is a pleasant
approach to achieve a traditional, sophisticated look. By having the right style, texture, and color
you can have a home or office that is at once modern and classic. Blinds, cushions on the couch
and wallpapers add to the decor. The following is how to have the furniture contemporary and
antique and mix these elements to achieve the old world appeal.
1. Start on a blank foundation.
Start with a neutral color palette if you want to make it look comfortable. The best palette for
mixing new and old elements is a beige, pale grey, or muted white. The neutrals also allow
patterned or textured drapes, wallpapers and seating to take over without overwhelming the
room.
For instance, pairing a traditional damask wallpaper with a minimal couch provides a chic
juxtaposition. Neutral curtains, too, can set larger statement items if you want to bring the space
together and attractive.
2. Harmonizing Proportion and size.
When blending genres, keep the proportion and scale in mind. If you want a neutral look, blend
bold, traditional pieces such as a tufted leather couch with sleek, contemporary objects such as
small tables. You can even use accents such as curtains and wallpaper. An antique wallpapered
room can be juxtaposed with crisp, contemporary sofa cushions, so they’re both accentuated in
the right balance.
3. Decide on a dominating style.
If you mix modern and vintage furniture, one should rule. Modern or traditional, however you
choose, will need to fill the remainder of the space by around 70% and the other style by 30%.
This gives you a cohesive environment in which details like wallpaper and couch cover can
perfectly coordinate the two.
So for instance, if modern is the dominant type you could have modern furniture,
modern-looking furniture, and something classical like upholstered sofas in traditional fabrics
and patterns.
4. Pick Statement Pieces.
Everyone needs some type of centrepiece and mixing new and old pieces can be a very
attractive way to get an effect. For example, a vintage leather sofa is able to be paired with more
recent furniture such as geometric lamps or abstract paintings to become a focal point. In the
same way, traditional velvet curtains or textured wallpapers can provide a wonderful canvas on
which minimalist furniture can be placed as the centre of a room.
5. Mix Textures and Materials.
It is the trickiest way to pair up both current and vintage looks, mixing textures and materials.
Classic materials such as wood, leather and velvet work well with contemporary glass, metal
and crisp, polished edges. A glass coffee table and a classic sofa upholstered in a thick
material will complement each other, as can tighter curtains on an exciting pattern wallpaper.
Old-fashioned floral wallpapers to pastel colours, for instance, teamed up with more recent
metallic or wooden pieces of furniture to establish a marriage between the two times.
6. Add curtains and fabrics.
Curtains and sofa covers are one of the ways that you can give your decor a more classic
appeal. To feel grand, go for elegant, full-length curtains made of classic fabrics like silk, velvet
or linen. These can be paired with contemporary furniture or upholstered couches in neutral,
minimalistic patterns.
The same goes for contemporary sofa lining in rich or muted colours to go with old, fancy
curtains or wallpaper. The contrast of different fabrics gives the image texture and weight, and
both styles benefit from it.
7. Put up wallpapers for dimension.
Wallpaper is an excellent way to marry contemporary and traditional furniture as well as adding
color and pattern to an environment. Wallpapers with floral or damask designs in neutral colours
are more conventional choices. Put these with contemporary furnishings and décor to make it
pop. For a livelier room, combine bright, geometric wallpapers in patches with natural
wooden furnishings.
8. Stick to a Bold Color Scheme.
Choose a similar colour scheme as it will unify the contemporary and antique pieces in your
area. In case you have old furniture with rich hues, try contrasting it with contemporary curtains
or couch cushions in pale tones or metallic finishes. This keeps the space balanced and
uncluttered.
For instance, if your sofa’s upholstery is classic dark leather, choose pale modern curtains and
clean classic wallpaper to round it out and avoid it being bulky.
9. Eliminate Contrasting Element.
It’s crucial to bring both contemporary and traditional pieces, but you don’t want to overwhelm
the room with a ton of variations. So, let one mode reign supreme and blend it in with grace and
weight. The furniture should be mostly new, but for a timeless effect, try velvet curtains, vintage
fabrics or subtle patterned wallpaper.
10. Personalize and experiment.
Last but not least, don’t be afraid to try new things! The most important aspect of incorporating
contemporary and traditional furniture is personalisation. The curtains, couch cushions and
wallpaper you place in your home should be a reflection of your tastes and life. Make your room
feel different by mixing unexpected items — a contemporary leather sofa with a vintage curtain
or an old sofa against a dazzling contemporary wallpaper. It is meant to be fun in an
environment that is timeless, inviting and individual.
You could meld modern and classic furniture to create homes that are balanced, beautiful, and
timeless. You can transform your space by selecting curtains, sofa upholstery and wallpaper
that will look great and fashionable for years to come.
