INTERIOR DESIGN/RENOVATION
Blending modern furniture with traditional or ethnic styles can bring out the best qualities of each. Adding accents of old to clean contemporary styling injects warmth and individuality, while trendy shapes and materials can free up a heavy, rustic feel. To successfully achieve this look it's important to place the pieces together carefully.
- For cohesion, find a common thread - it could be a fabric, colour or texture.
- Don't divide the room into part modern and part traditional.Blend pieces, but avoid too much clutter.
- An organised room imparts a calm vibe, so try to create systems for your belongings. Baskets and trays work well inside cabinets and for remote controls, while chests, boxes and shelves are ideal for toys, books and magazines.Visit IKEA and Howards Storage Solutions for storage ideas which can be used inside both contemporary and traditional furniture.
Originals, Tel: 6471 9918, www.originals.com.sg
Posted Apr 2010
