Mixing Styles In Interiors

<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintWBg6xHbZ6oYipo5fyZ2tVkc3-Dhyphenhyphen_zICzUF8CxAFu3o_trrhx9e5pq5bPS7eAtup6Iyibdrl-98CYFxEXE26kkwQbm8MnEocJOZYLOcoJbUvZjx-5prp1gu3DoQdykqIc_l5LJnJWQ4/s1600-h/arsl06_dizier.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250505549412303842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintWBg6xHbZ6oYipo5fyZ2tVkc3-Dhyphenhyphen_zICzUF8CxAFu3o_trrhx9e5pq5bPS7eAtup6Iyibdrl-98CYFxEXE26kkwQbm8MnEocJOZYLOcoJbUvZjx-5prp1gu3DoQdykqIc_l5LJnJWQ4/s400/arsl06_dizier.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Courtesy of Architectural Digest<br />Room by Jacques Saint Dizier<br />Photography by Mary E. Nichols<br /><br /><br /></span></div>Are you set in one way of decorating? Are you fixated on one style or a specific period? All beautiful English country homes and estates are filled with pieces from almost every continent and numerous countries, from France to the Baltics. It is never surprising to find a souvenir from Italy nestled beside a Chinoiserie piece. Showcasing décor that tells a story, where you’ve been and where you’d like to go, is a sure-fire way to make a space your own. Incorporating antiques is a simple way to bring a rich history to a room. A well-worn and lived-in interior is often best.<br /><br />In a room with multiple periods, antiques and modern pieces can work together, however there is a technique to creating harmony with different styles. The key is to take note of color, size and shape.<br /><br />The room above is a Napa Valley home designed by California-based <a href="http://www.saintd.com/">Jacques Saint Dizier</a>, who was one of <span style="font-style: italic;">Architectural Digest’s</span> “AD 100.” He incorporated a Mission-style desk, a William and Mary side table, a Chippendale arm chair and a 1950’s dome light fixture. For most, mixing these pieces would not come naturally. They do, after all, span almost 300 years. But the room works because the size, shape and color make for an eclectic yet cohesive room that provides function and comfort. I’ve also included below a few more rooms that demonstrate mixing styles effectively.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWZ509TzNGH-cryMbcfI5AauJTH_RUxJg4SYE3vgKcSwKFs0XYeNF8PKqvSsr615m68LmNvrfvFt7ssOPw1uzruyUPZwEMnyBblPV50wSVn1Ihk-_Lg8TCH5fH7NTlyeUORdGMPKgxpud/s1600-h/arsl07_mindel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250505550964022482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWZ509TzNGH-cryMbcfI5AauJTH_RUxJg4SYE3vgKcSwKFs0XYeNF8PKqvSsr615m68LmNvrfvFt7ssOPw1uzruyUPZwEMnyBblPV50wSVn1Ihk-_Lg8TCH5fH7NTlyeUORdGMPKgxpud/s400/arsl07_mindel.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Courtesy of Architectural Digest<br />Photography by Michael Moran<br />Room by Shelton, Mindel & Associates</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_huyz1MLxLiZc_0__rusjqcYti1kIe-Xp0e9zNlRRWB1EWZKZaW-eOfAT1419xRA9C3hv2Mv0fgcHrY5MgnEKT8NI2pjGINFDhxDL6jYXuTvCNp04X9ceRcZMHs2QKZx3CUWBMDgS-fvh/s1600-h/arsl16_bedrooms.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250505549914782802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_huyz1MLxLiZc_0__rusjqcYti1kIe-Xp0e9zNlRRWB1EWZKZaW-eOfAT1419xRA9C3hv2Mv0fgcHrY5MgnEKT8NI2pjGINFDhxDL6jYXuTvCNp04X9ceRcZMHs2QKZx3CUWBMDgS-fvh/s400/arsl16_bedrooms.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Courtesy of Architectural Digest<br />Room by Carleton Varney</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PHYrRvFpDyjsTY1Qj4TlXyp8eRwdVShPudePVx69bANwBGExDC9z5M0Vr03WGnt0jjmMeSOTaYcAewfxhkkAKwJns-5PbhIK0vF3aWFV_LRIw1o402uOPT2rqAHNO3QkCt_khX4uuvUZ/s1600-h/GeorgeIMGSML.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251605504258054658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PHYrRvFpDyjsTY1Qj4TlXyp8eRwdVShPudePVx69bANwBGExDC9z5M0Vr03WGnt0jjmMeSOTaYcAewfxhkkAKwJns-5PbhIK0vF3aWFV_LRIw1o402uOPT2rqAHNO3QkCt_khX4uuvUZ/s200/GeorgeIMGSML.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Contributed by <a href="http://www.bondandbowery.com/">George Evans</a>, Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.bondandbowery.com/index.php"> Bond & Bowery</a>.<br />Read all of George's posts <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/George%20Evans">here</a>.<br /></div></div>

Mixing Styles In Interiors

Courtesy of Architectural Digest Room by Jacques Saint Dizier Photography by Mary E. Nichols Are you set in one way of decorating? Are you f...

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Introducing ::Surroundings:: Contributor George Evans

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90mEO3Vlt0oWwNesVixBGKxlyPZiIKI_m1gQ28bHdsqmTeJr5MnrGxvdKWBMJ92bVVtcfVu0V32Xl6GxIIcPJJsPlR0Ew7DzVHEQ4zRq5odhhzrum-k7UEKE2iw_zBG-bra7I6v9pGYjV/s1600-h/GeorgeIMG_2133.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251604170017640994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90mEO3Vlt0oWwNesVixBGKxlyPZiIKI_m1gQ28bHdsqmTeJr5MnrGxvdKWBMJ92bVVtcfVu0V32Xl6GxIIcPJJsPlR0Ew7DzVHEQ4zRq5odhhzrum-k7UEKE2iw_zBG-bra7I6v9pGYjV/s200/GeorgeIMG_2133.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />I am so happy to welcome George Evans as a new contributing blogger on ::Surroundings::!<br /><br />A design-savvy entrepreneur, George has spent the last 20 years importing and exporting from Europe. He specializes in 18th- and 19th-century European furniture, lighting, objects, sculpture and fine art. George divides his time as a private New York City dealer and between his two showrooms in Lambertville, NJ—G. Evans Ltd. Antiques and Antiques on Union.<br /><br />In August 2007, George launched<a href="http://www.bondandbowery.com/"> Bond & Bowery</a> with fellow antiques dealer Elliot Spaisman and seasoned marketer and business executive Ben Spaisman, with backing from a group of industry professionals. Bond & Bowery provides antiques and fine art businesses with a one-stop online destination for the best pieces and art works from all periods and styles. Integrating the latest technology with decades of best practices, Bond & Bowery offers buyers and sellers unparalleled access to the global marketplace.<br /><br />Stay tuned for George's first post on the topic of mixing styles in interiors.

Introducing ::Surroundings:: Contributor George Evans

I am so happy to welcome George Evans as a new contributing blogger on ::Surroundings::! A design-savvy entrepreneur, George has spent the l...

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