Emma and Samir met each other in med school and knew they were meant to be with each other. Fast forward a few years, they were both feeling comfortable in their careers and decided to take the next step in their relationship. I’m talking about buying a house together.
Buying the house was the easy part for them. When Emma showed Samir the Pinterest board she had been curating with rooms she liked, she wasn’t expecting Samir to react the way he did. Turns out they couldn’t agree on anything on the aesthetic for their new home.
Samir, with his love for clean lines, modern aesthetics, and a penchant for minimalism, was envisioning a sleek and contemporary living space. Emma, on the other hand, reveled in the warmth of rustic charm, vintage pieces, and an eclectic mix of styles that echoed her love for history and nostalgia. Their individual design preferences were clear, but the challenge was in harmonizing these diverse tastes into a cohesive vision for their shared space.
So like most couples who have different personal design styles, they decided to park the idea of buying new furniture for their home until they had a chance to figure it all out. Weeks turned into months, and despite the initial excitement of their new home, the couple found themselves surrounded by the familiar set of mis-matched furniture in their home. And their home was far from successful, professional couple feel they wanted their home to exude.
We hear similar stories from our community often. So today, we’re going to talk about how to blend different personal design styles in your home. And yes, I promise you’ll hear more about Emma and Samir’s story too.
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Why Your Personal Design Style is Important
Your personal design style is a powerful tool for self-expression. The way you choose to decorate your home reflects your personality, interests, and values. It’s a visual language that communicates who you are without words.
Just as your clothing style is a form of personal expression, your design choices contribute to your identity. Developing and embracing a personal design style helps distinguish your space from others, making it uniquely yours.
And surrounding yourself with a design style that resonates with you can contribute to a sense of comfort and well-being. Being in a space that aligns with your aesthetic preferences can positively impact your mood and overall satisfaction with your living environment.
Your personal design style is not just about aesthetics; it also influences the functionality and practicality of your space. Tailoring your design choices to suit your lifestyle ensures that your home is not only beautiful but also serves your practical needs.
That’s not all. Having a distinct design style gives you a sense of ownership over your space. It fosters a connection with your home, making it a place that feels truly yours. This sense of ownership can contribute to a greater investment in maintaining and caring for your living environment.
This is why understanding your personal design style is an important step in your home designing process.
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Understanding Your Personal Design Styles
Design styles are like notes in a musical composition. They come together to create a harmonious melody. Modern, traditional, eclectic – each has its own tune, and your home is the grand stage where these tunes can blend together seamlessly.
At Daakor we believe that your design style is unique to you. It’s likely a combination of a bunch of different design styles. So how do you figure out your design style?
Close your eyes and envision a space that feels like “you.” Is it sleek and contemporary, or does it echo the charm of bygone eras? Understanding your design DNA involves recognizing the elements that resonate with your personality. It’s about deciphering the patterns, colors, and textures that make you feel truly at home.
Or you can take our design quiz right here! That’s the easiest way to find your design style. Once you take our quiz, you’ll be able to learn more about each style that makes up your personal style.
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Benefits of Blending Personal Design Styles
Blending personal design styles is an important skill in the decorating process that you’ll need to master even if you’re not part of a couple. That’s because you’re likely attracted to more than one design style. For example, our design style quiz gives you the top 3 design styles you are attracted to.
Blending different personal design styles isn’t just a fancy notion; it’s the secret sauce that elevates your living space from ordinary to extraordinary. When you blend styles, you’re not adhering to the constraints of a singular design narrative. Instead, you’re weaving a tapestry that tells a story only you can tell. This amalgamation of diverse styles creates a visual symphony that is uniquely yours. A space that stands out in its authenticity and allure.
You know how we say change is the only constant in life? Taste evolves, trends change, and life unfolds in unexpected ways. The beauty of blending styles lies in its adaptability. Your home becomes a living, breathing entity that can effortlessly evolve with your shifting preferences and the dynamic landscape of design trends.
And then there’s blending personal design styles of two or more people that takes all of this to a whole new level of uniqueness and authenticity in your home. This is where our clients Samir and Emma were at. Trying to figure out how to blend their unique design styles into a home that resonated with both of them.
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Finding Common Ground
Let’s go back to our music analogy. In the enchanting symphony of design, where individual tastes play their unique notes, finding common ground is like the conductor’s wand, orchestrating a harmonious blend.
Begin your quest for common ground by first identifying shared elements within your respective design preferences. Is there a color that both of you adore? Perhaps a mutual appreciation for natural materials or a penchant for statement pieces? Identifying these shared threads will form the foundation of your cohesive design narrative.
Colors have the magical ability to tie diverse elements together. Consider adopting a unifying color palette that compliments both design styles. Opt for furniture pieces that can effortlessly transition between styles acting as the chameleons of design, adapting to the evolving narrative of your shared space. For example, you can incorporate elements that speak to both modern sensibilities and vintage charm without clashing.
Just like what makes a good relationship work, finding common ground often involves a gentle dance of compromise. Embrace the art of negotiation, where both partners contribute and make concessions. This isn’t about giving up your personal style but about creating a space that beautifully melds your distinct tastes into a cohesive and balanced whole.
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The art of blending personal design styles is not about erasing individuality but about celebrating the beauty that emerges when different styles meet. Finding common ground is like discovering a hidden language between your preferences, a language that speaks of collaboration, unity, and the shared joy of creating a home that is uniquely yours.
So what happened to Emma and Samir? They used our design style quiz to learn more about their unique design styles and enlisted our assistance to help them blend their personal design styles into a home that is uniquely theirs.
