Tired of playing it safe and following the rules? Take a trip on the wild side and rebel. But, of course, as with any good design advice, we’ll caution you as to which rules cannot be broken without being stopped by the style police.
Proceed with caution...
The Style Police Say
All furniture in a room should be from the same design period or style.
Ignore the Warning
A well-designed room should layer colour, texture, pattern and pieces from different periods to create a beautiful timeless look.
The Style Police Say
You should never mix different wood tones in a room.
Ignore the Warning
Follow in the footsteps of Jason Urrutia of Urrutia Design and mix-and-match wood tones in your home to create interest. Remember, too much of one type of wood makes a room feel boring and too matchy-matchy.
The Style Police Say
All of your dining room chairs should match.
Ignore the Warning
There is no need to have six identical chairs in a dining room. Ana from Ana Donohue Interiors experimented with different chairs and paired them with a bench to see how well they complemented each other. Bravo Ana—we love this look!
The Style Police Say
You need a good lighting plan.
Proceed with Caution
A good lighting plan can make or break a space. It is essential that all rooms in your home have a well thought-out lighting plan. Without good lighting, even the best of designs will fail.
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