Mixing Woods
The trend today is to mix woods for an eclectic feel. Tricia Montanile gives tips on how to add a whole new feeling of comfort and style in a room by mixing woods.
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Beautiful rooms aren't always about perfectly matched pieces. Mixing furniture made of different kinds of wood gives a sense of effortless style while bringing warmth and individuality to a space.It used to be that you'd buy the same kind of wood for a room, but the trend now is to mix woods for an eclectic feel. Tricia Montanile gives tips on how to add a whole new feeling of comfort and style in a room by mixing woods:
- There really are no rules to mixing woods, but one thing to keep in mind is that every piece you bring into the room should tie in with something else that is there, whether it is in the same furniture style or relate to the upholstery or accessories in the room.
The dark base of this lamp ties in with the armoire and the lighter shade matches the end table, making the vignette work.We Recommend...
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