As you scroll through hashtags on Instagram or the smart feed on Pinterest, you may start to notice a pattern in the style of homes that catch your eye. Maybe you love having a log cabin look to your home or the sleek lines and abundance of windows in modern homes.
Or, if you’re like most people, you don’t have one style, but you have a combination of styles that you feel work depending on which room you’re viewing. This is where challenges come into play. It can be challenging combining styles without losing the character and charm of the original design concept – but it can be done.
Styles of houses to choose from
Homes come in various styles, once you pick which options you like, or elements from multiple, you’ll have a better understanding of where to start with styling your home.
The most common styles of houses include:
- Traditional
- Transitional
- Modern
- Contemporary
- Farmhouse
- Log Cabin
- Victorian
- Colonial
- Cottage
- Ranch
- Split-level
Combining multiple styles esthetically
Now that you’ve chosen which styles you like for a home, it’s important to find ways to combine them esthetically. Keep in mind, the outside of a home does not need to predict how the interior should or should not look. You can purchase a Victorian or colonial home and have modern and contemporary finishes.
How to combine styles to look natural together
Start with the floor, does the floor represent a style you prefer? If you can’t afford to remodel your home, how can you incorporate the floor into your overall esthetic? Next, take a look at the walls. If you aren’t a fan of excess trim or crown molding, remove it. You can also stain or paint the trim to give the room a new look.
Now that the base of the room is finished, it’s time to decide which furniture and accessories to add to the space.
If you’ve decided to modernize your home, choose furniture with clean straight lines. For farmhouse, cottage, and log cabin styles look at how and where you can add wooden furniture to your space such as with your dining room table, chairs, or coffee table.
The skies the limit when it comes to making space feel like it’s meant for you!
