Can I mix different styles of home décor accents?
Yes! You can absolutely mix different styles of home décor accents. In fact, it can be one of the best ways to define your unique style and express your personality. Home accessories are the finishing touches that make the most difference in your overall look – they instantly add your perspective along with interest, color, texture and depth. When choosing accent pieces, start with designs you love. Once begun, you can then take an approach of looking for commonalities, like color and materials, that help tie them together. For example, if you’re pairing a sleek, modern table lamp with an ornate, vintage mirror, consider using coordinating or complementary finishes and materials to create harmony. Or sometimes it's actually juxtaposition that will achieve your visual aim – create a striking, sophisticated look by styling an antique brass lamp like the Bassett Sheldon floor lamp with high contrast black-and-white artwork.
Bassett’s handcrafted wall baskets offer a richly textured option to intermingle with other wall décor like artwork, mirrors, and wall-mounted shelves. The natural, woven composition of the baskets adds a grounded warmth alongside smoothly modern pieces.
Whatever your aesthetic, accenting your wisely chosen core furnishings is what gives your home its distinctive character. With your mind’s eye turned both inward and out towards your ongoing personal journey, your home will tell your story, from yesterday into today and ready to include tomorrow.
How do I use décor and accents to refresh and update my room?
One of the easiest and most effective ways to update any room in your home is with a fresh approach to home décor accents and accessories. Using the season as motivation, swap out accent pillows and add cozy throws to redefine the mood of your space with new textures, colors, or patterns. Try tossing a group of Heirloom Velvet accent pillows onto your sofa or sectional for some indulgent sumptuousness. Or opt for the artistic flair of our colorful Solar pillow.
To enhance your overall aesthetic anytime, add mirrors and strategic lighting to further the mood and ambience of your spaces. Being careful to consider what you will be reflecting, perhaps this is the time to opt for the striking leaner mirror you’ve been eyeing – nothing like a little drama and sophistication for a décor boost! Use any mirrors (or even a mirror gallery wall) to reflect and augment the light of new table or floor lamps. Lighting is such an important factor in defining your space, and any change in lighting is a rejuvenation of your aesthetic.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to introduce a new area rug for a foundational update to your room…or even outdoor living space. Add pizzazz to your living room with a patterned rug or cozy up your bedroom for the cooler seasons with a plush shag rug. With hundreds of styles, colors, and materials to choose from, you can transform any room in your home with one, well-chosen area rug.
Artwork is a décor accent that lends itself to a more evolutionary approach, an accessorization process that is often more of a collection or curation. That means every day is the right day to add a new piece of art that speaks to you – and for you – in your living space. But you can also introduce seasonal or holiday theming to your artwork, adding a few pieces and even (re)arranging them in a way that brings verve and a fresh perspective. For example, consider creating a gallery wall of framed prints, paintings, and dimensional décor that addresses the season or your mood. Whether you’re a person who likes frequent experimentation or carefully planned change, consider your display of artwork a window onto your spirit.
To get more tips and inspiration, read 6 Ways to Refresh Your Home Using Accessories.
How do I choose wall art and décor that complements the design of my room?
With so many choices, choosing wall art and décor can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming. But this is one aspect of your décor where you should lead with your heart before subsequently leaning into solid design principles to make the most of your emotional journey.
As you consider how to select or where to place a piece of art, you can start by assessing the color scheme of your space. You’ll often find that your artwork selection tends to harmonize with existing hues in your home – most of us have inherent color preferences that resonate across our walls and even into our closets. That resonance makes it easy to assign art placement in the same way we would any other furnishing or item of décor. But sometimes – and especially if your space is defined by neutral tones – adding a colorful art piece can provide a high energy focal point with its contrast.
Art has an interesting relationship with your room's overall style. If your furniture and décor leans to modern, that style preference may see you opting for a vibrant contemporary abstract or black-and-white photographic print. If your style is more traditional, you may have a tendency to choose art with classic themes and styles, like botanicals and florals. This is, however, one area of interior design where rules are made to be broken – where the collection, curation, and arrangement of items is perhaps more important than the individual piece, and each of the individual pieces may not all “belong” to the overarching design plan in your home.
Of at least equal consideration, placement of your wall décor IS as important as the art piece itself. While we all understand the basic rule of thumb that denotes large artwork as the ideal choice for a focal-point wall (above a sofa, bed or fireplace) and small to medium-sized wall décor used in less spacious areas, that really is just a starting point for your wall as it becomes a canvas for your expression.
If all that still feels a bit overwhelming, then please take us up on our open invitation to call on the expertise of our Bassett designers, here to help you transform your space into its most artful interpretation of home.
