Mixing Modern and Traditional
Blending Past with Present
With all the media that you are exposed to everyday, it is hard to design your home with such an influx of information. There is a simple remedy to the problem: seek assistance from an expert. Todd Slaughter, Designer and Principal of Kreiss Austin, is just that – an expert who has supplied simple instructions to revamp your home.
Just like life, design repeats itself, so it comes as no surprise to Slaughter that retro designs like the 60’s clean simple lines are returning, but mixed with modern pieces to create a transitional look. This is an ideal time to take an expedition to the attic or storage to excavate a family heirloom and unite it with modern pieces that you have recently purchased. This utilization of furniture is the perfect way to reduce and reuse in your home.
Changing accent pieces is an effective way to bring a new personality to your home without taking extremes. Keep different art, pillows, rugs and plants on rotation so you can harmonize your home with your persona. If you are looking for ideas to rejuvenate your home for the summer, “light, bright and fresh,” is what Slaughter hears from his clientele.
Painting the walls is always a solution for a more drastic alteration, but plan ahead so repainting does not become habitual for every change in trends. Keep the walls simple with neutrals like beige or taupe, as they pair well with any color you may want to accent with now or in the future. For the upcoming months, naturals and pastels like sea-foam green and light blue are in the lead for summer 2011. If drama is your desire, reupholstering your furniture is a sensible alternative, especially when your furniture is still in great condition. “It doesn’t make sense to go buy brand new furniture when you already love what you have,” says Slaughter.
Without any guidance, designing can be a struggle for those who are remodeling their home. Slaughter cannot stress the benefit for homeowners to seek an expert to handle the intricacies involved with an interior. “Clients try to redesign their home all the time then realize that they were unable to achieve the desired look, and end up hiring a designer in the end,” says Slaughter. It is in the client’s best interest to hire an industry leader due to their understanding of design and layout. Additionally, they can complete the assignment efficiently and properly.
Remember to keep it simple by using neutral colors for your home and intigrate color with décor and accents. Also, take a look at what you may already have; mix pieces from your collection with old ones that might be hiding and waiting to be reused.
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