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Your home is a reflection of your personality. By mixing furniture styles and home decor trends, you can create a unique home which matches your aesthetic sense and tells the world more about you. Learn how to effortlessly combine elements from different eras and styles without being overwhelmed with our top tips: 

Colour harmony or colour clash? One fear we all have about combining different styles of home decor is that the room will look cluttered or unorganized. Sticking to a uniform colour palette helps give a room coherence and harmony. Try neutral tones for a sophisticated look. Experiment with a contemporary style velvet sofa in a dull gold colour with a vintage style gold plated end table. Matching the type and shade of wood used in a room with the colour of upholstery goes a long way in determining the overall look and feel of a room. Dark tones like oak and mahogany look great when combined in a single room with warm tone upholstery like a leather sofa. On the other hand lighter tones like walnut, which have a more relaxed and casual feel, and look balanced with cooler tones like whites, greys, and light blues. .

Experiment with the sofa: Instead of getting a full sofa set for your living room, try mixing and matching pieces from different sets. A classic, modern modular fabric sofa is a good base which can be complemented with one-of-a-kind accent chairs and lounge chairs for your living room. This creates an eclectic look and is a great way of showing off your personal style.

Use ‘misfit’ as a statement: We all have that one piece that doesn’t really go with the rest of the home, but we love it too much to get rid of. Instead of trying to hide it away in a corner, make it your statement piece by keeping it in focus. Keep the surroundings muted, and let this piece become the start of the room. A mirror finish cabinet with your modern dining table can become an instant showstopper. Try out a victorian chandelier in your contemporary home.

Throw in repetition for balance: To create visual consistency and balance, try repeating patterns or styles of accessories throughout the room. Having similar styles of smaller home decor items around the room repeats a pattern which is easier on the eye. Look for one type of decorative style which can be used in pieces. Rustic gold details on pieces like a decorative tray, candle stands, and decorative cheese platters can be kept around the living room.

Play with scale: Scale refers to the comparative size of objects in a place. While mixing furniture and styles, think about how objects take up visual space and how they can be contrasted. A heavy, fabric sofa can be paired with a more dainty and sleekglass top coffee table.

Mixing and matching different styles can be a daunting task but with some practice and thought, it can be a great way to transform your home. Remember to have fun with your home and personalize popular trends and styles as per your own needs. The great thing about choosing an eclectic style is that you can start giving your home a makeover one step at a time, and small changes can go a long way. Visit the best furniture stores in your city, look through online furniture stores and keep experimenting.