The Elements of Style
My business name and my Blog name (Elements) is a word I can not escape….It defines my style.
Its one of those words that can be added to most of my sentences when I am describing how to bring different looks ,items or feels together.
That’s right, as long as you mix Elements I think you can get one major style happening for you and your home that then becomes personal.
You can get any interior designer or decorator to come in to your home and tell you how to put your home or room together that a magazine will want to take a photo of (if they are good at what they do).
But if they are fantastic at what they do they will try and incorporate something personal from you and generally its 1 Element that will do it.
If you are the decorator then you may know what I am talking about.
But if they are fantastic at what they do they will try and incorporate something personal from you and generally its 1 Element that will do it.
If you are the decorator then you may know what I am talking about.
It could be wood, metal, texture, colour or a piece of furniture or home wares but it is that 1 Element that makes your style evolve into your own.
I would say it could also be an antique or vintage piece that you want to mix with your other contemporary items…they can work, don’t right them off before trying.
I would say it could also be an antique or vintage piece that you want to mix with your other contemporary items…they can work, don’t right them off before trying.
It could possibly become your launching pad to having the confidence to take on your own room decor makeover.
Let me use the image below as an example…
Soft full curtains with a slightly masculine feel
Granite Fire place fabric window seat and leather sofa
Fur Cushions
Wood Table
Plastic dining chairs
and
Flowers
A complete mix of different Elements but together they make the room personal and homely.
A complete mix of different Elements but together they make the room personal and homely.
Some of the major stylists have recognised that its also a reflection of the times that we will be mixing our Elements of designing styles. The trend will be to mix and match the old stuff that is still useful with new accessories that are affordable and add a little something to the space. Excessive and extravagant spending of cash and throwing away everything old as it does not match the new look will be a thing of the past.
In general, there will be a trend to carefully create a ‘anything goes’ approach, going forward it’s all about the mix and how you combine individual, these elements. The right classic 19th century piece will mix with certain vintage finds from the ’70s and ’80s and with pieces designed this year. This whole thought process will help define more opted home styles and stop this one way of decorating idea.
Now, go forward with conviction in your style and decorate with a knowledge that its possible that anything goes.
Within reason ;)
such beautiful rooms!! i love interior magazines but must admit they do make me question myself and my style and with so much visual beauty i always am in the mood for change within the home!!
its tricky to get that individual style and balance when there is so much out there!!
Hi, Loving your blog, I followed you from Maria’s Colour me happy. im an aussie aswell & started blogging to document the building of my home. I love your study pantry ;0) What a fabulous idea!!!
Cheers
Anastasia…You are right, it is hard to define your style and stick with it…I think once you do find it, you know how to make it work for you no matter what “trend” comes and goes its just a matter of adding and subtracting.
Thanks for popping in.
Trish I popped over to your blog also….Some great inspiration. Thanks for stopping in and checking out my pantry ;)
Hi, new to your blog. I love your attitude towards decorating. When I graduated from college and got my first place the “everything must match” theory was still the thing. I love rooms that look put together over a period of years, filled with items the homeowner loves.
Thanks for visiting Karen, I love seeing how excited people get about adding their own little pieces to make their space their own…
Love your site!The images are perfect to show how you can mix it up and add a unique piece that draws you in! (Especially a dramatic work of art!)
Karena
Art by Karena
I’m following you now too and looking forward to reading your lovely blog!
I am feeling happy that we are moving towards an ‘anything goes’ era, because I do love so many different aspects of so many different styles. And we are always evolving in our own styles as well! Lovely post, thank you for visiting my blog!
Nancy
There are some beautiful rooms shown above . I love the idea of creating a design using the concept of elements as opposed to colour schemes. Very interesting way to look at it. Thanks for posting this post.