There is a professional secret to differentiate your decor without doing too much or spending a fortune.
When you ask for decorators of decorators what they consider to be a lack of taste in the house, many cite the standardized interiors that follow the trends of the moment to the letter. “I don’t want to have the same interior as my neighbor” is one of the sentences that come back the most when customers discuss their aspirations with interior decorators and architects. But then how to stand out without calling on a professional and without spending fortunes in original parts? Pros have a very simple secret that helps them find perfect harmony between functionality, low price, trend and character. The good news is that everyone can apply it and that it does not prevent any from adopting the trends of the moment or going to the decorative brands at low prices.
The decorators do not sulk the big decoration brands, but they know how to integrate them perfectly so that it does not jump out. To give an interior an effect “decoration magazine” rather than “catalog”, they put a lot on a tip that allows you to forget the somewhat standard aspect. By calling on the concept of mix and match, they create a subtle balance between old and modern, new pieces and chinled elements, contemporary forms and traditional materials. Rather than buying the same shelves seen everywhere, decorators favor vintage or old furniture found in flea markets, garage sales or on second-hand platforms. These pieces, often more robust than current industrial furniture, are not necessarily more expensive. And above all, they bring this unique and authentic side.
Once a base in place, we can add more trendy elements – cushions, lighting or carpet – to stick to the desires of the moment, while retaining a unique interior. Ideal? Devote around 30% of the decor to found pieces. This ratio is enough to break uniformity while creating a harmonious contrast.
This rule is simple, but effective. It allows you to adopt trends without falling into uniformity. A new sofa can surround itself with voucher furniture, while modern accessories refresh an old buffet. The result? An interior that looks like no other.
