How to Blend Design Styles
Here at Moore House we’re always blending design trends together. It helps our interiors feel gathered, layered, and collected and feel less like a museum or period movie set. We want our spaces to look beautiful, but also be comfortable and functional for our busy lifestyles. Without comfort we have…really nothing useful.
We’re working on new design project—a craftsman style home that we’re balancing the history and beauty of its features while updating it to reflect our clients’ lifestyle. Think blending moody patterns in a modern yet Scandi vibe. Our interpretation of Scandinavian is cleaner, lighter, minimalist, and has a nod to color blocking. Craftsmans have more detail and paneling, are moodier, and often have tonal color palettes; yet they’re not as well thought out in their proportions. So they can feel a little overpowering.
The way we’re blending these styles together, is by bringing in Scandinavian elements of clean lines, modern, and minimalist influences, but blending that Craftsman detailing and moodiness. So the furniture pieces we’re sourcing marry these styles. We’ll also be bringing in a touch of art deco. Art deco usually has a blend of modernity and vintage shaping that will tie in the Craftsman style. Think crisp, clean bleached oak floors with some dark paneling and a bit of art deco curvature to the furniture, modern lighting, and artwork with a nod to cubism. It’s all about blending the lines and shapes to bring in the Craftsman style while simplifying the color palette to pull in the Scandi influence.
Shop some our picks below to get the look for yourself!
01/ Boucle Couch
Lending a subtle cozy texture that’s less overdone than sheepskin accents that are typically used in Scandinavian design styles.
02/ Vintage de Sede Leather Armchair
Dark leather offers a nice contrast and its lines feel more modern and less traditional.
03/ Vintage Toureg Mat
The weathered look will hold up well to foot traffic in a busy living room space.
04/ AD100 book
A coffee table book that’s a classic.
05/ Red Marble Coffee Table
Stone still feels cool and sleek, while its red hue adds some warmth to the room.
06/ Faux Magnolia Bud Branch
Convincing fake branches work all year long without needing to be replaced.
07/ Volcanic White Large Papavera Vase
Look at the curves on this beauty.
08/ Marble Task LED Floor Lamp
We love its sleek profile and timeless appeal.
We can’t get enough of this color, in a textured velvet it’s undeniable.
02/ Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
We sourced this more affordable take on this classic shape!
03/ Black Marble Table
The fluted base of this table is gorgeous—the striations in the stone put it over the top.
04/ Muted Peach Indian Rug
The prettiest soft peach tones and subtle pattern in this beauty.
05/ Live Beautiful book
The lifestyle inspo we all need on our coffee table.
06/ Dried Bell Grass
Dried florals and leaves add wilt-proof texture.
07/ Little Gem Vase
We love its simple shape and neutral glass tone.
08/ Sculptural Pendant Light Fixture
This little beauty adds tons of antique inspired charm.
Image by Erin McGinn.
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