The Crooked Notch’s Guide to Mixing Styles Without Making a Hot Mess
, by The Crooked Notch, 1 min reading time
So you love farmhouse charm, but you’ve also got a soft spot for modern minimalism. You want rustic wood tones and sleek black metal. Welcome to the world of style mixing, where rules are meant to be bent, and personality always wins.
Step 1: Pick a “Lead” Style
Choose one style to set the tone for your space, then let other styles play supporting roles. For example, start with a farmhouse and sprinkle in modern accents.
Step 2: Repeat Elements
If you’ve got a wood tone in one piece, echo it somewhere else — a picture frame, a side table, even a lamp base.
Step 3: Balance Textures
Mix smooth finishes with rough ones, shiny with matte. A glossy ceramic vase on a reclaimed wood table? Chef’s kiss.
Step 4: Color is Your Friend
A consistent color palette ties mixed styles together.
Step 5: Trust Your Gut
If it makes you happy, it belongs. Period.
Pro Tip:
Our warehouse is a style-mixing playground — rustic hutches next to modern sectionals next to vintage side tables. Come play.