Whether you’re moving to a new space or want to create an entirely different style in your favorite room, choosing between furniture can be a challenge. This guide will help you learn how to select the right combination of furniture for your home so you can create that familiar sense of comfort while expressing your unique style.
Understanding your goals for purchasing new furniture helps you save time and money, and gives you a clearer focus on the kind of furniture you already like.
For a successful selection, think about:
The more thought you put into selecting your new furniture, the more likely you’ll end up with pieces you genuinely enjoy.
There is perhaps no greater frustration than bringing home a perfect new piece only to realize it doesn’t fit exactly where you envisioned it. Even if you find a different way of arranging the piece, it’s disappointing to not have the opportunity to realize your dream setup.
To save yourself the trouble later on, take the time to measure your room. Better yet, measure it twice! And also be sure to measure your doorways, window lengths, as well as the fireplace. Remember, you’ll need to bring the furniture inside at some point, so it will have to fit through doorways and walkthroughs!
It’s also a good idea to measure each piece of furniture to determine their size relative to one another. A large sofa with a disproportionate coffee table may look out of place or offer less function.
Lastly, consider taking pictures of the rooms you plan to furnish. That way, when you partner with a design consultant or visit a furniture retailer, you can provide them with a better idea of the space you’re working with.
Coordinating colors is one effective way to ensure your furniture selections are complementary. Colors can help pair different styles of furniture to create continuity, as well as help create the right mood.
Complementing colors is especially helpful if you’re a collector of wood furniture and each piece seems mismatched with the others. You can paint each piece the same color or different colors that complement one another to help pair them together.
While using complementary colors will allow you to create vivid, colorful combinations, neutral colors can help you make a piece or part of your room stand out. Of course, you can also apply the same line of thinking to the color of your room’s walls and trim if you’d like to redesign a space entirely.
Choosing pieces with similar patterns, or items made from the same materials is another great way to successfully match furniture. For example, a rug with an intricate pattern may match best with a neutral-toned couch, armchair, or side table.
If you prefer dark wood coffee tables, consider balancing it out with a light wood end table, or vice versa. Furniture materials will have natural colors you’ll want to think about, but their similarities will help create a cohesive space.
For more than 40 years, The Reflective Designer has been helping our clients select the perfect combination of furniture that speaks to their taste and style. If you’re ready to learn how we can help you select the right furniture for your home, schedule a consultation with us today.
