What does traditional furniture mix with?
On One Hand: Mixing It UpTraditional furniture can be mixed with many other styles. Top designer Vicente Wolf’s signature style juxtaposes contemporary and antique pieces and pairs rough-hewn, weathered objects with elegant ones. These combinations, he says, highlight the beauty and individuality of each object and create layered, visually appealing rooms.On the Other: Less is MoreIn the hands of a talented designer, mingling furniture and accessories from different periods can achieve a casually blended look that heightens the room’s style quotient. But an inexperienced nondesigner may run the risk of creating a jumbled, cluttered space.Bottom LineStick with mostly traditional furniture and incorporate only two or three nontraditional elements, such as a contemporary glass-topped coffee table and a grouping of black and white framed photos. The room doesn’t have to be “done” in one day; you can add more later or swap things out.
