7 decorating rules you can break

Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. When it comes to decoration, there are certain rules you can break And maybe even you should… And why not? It can be fun and if we know how to do it well we will be able to design a unique and different interior design. We open our minds and put creativity to work. These are some of the statements that we are going to dismantle. Let’s see what comes out!

1.- Do not mix different decorative styles

You may love the Nordic style and want to decorate your entire home in this way. But why can’t you mix it with another one that you also like? It is about designing spaces in which you can introduce elements of different styles that, well combined, offer a spectacular result.

We remind you of this article in which we talk about eclectic decoration and that can give you some clues on how to mix different elements.

2.- Do not use dark colors in small spaces

The standard tells us that light colors help us visually make a small space appear larger. But also using a dark color can help gain depth. Use it on one of the walls of the room, painting it in a strong shade or placing some wallpaper with a powerful print.

3.- Everything in its place

But what is that place? Who tells you that you can’t put a swing in your kitchen or a painting in the bathroom? In this I do believe that there are no rules, except your own. Let your imagination fly and place the decorative elements where you like the most.

4.- Do not mix prints

If you like to decorate with prints, the rule will tell you to place them on rather neutral backgrounds. But I encourage you to break it by mixing designs that, a priori, may not combine well at all. Although maybe yes.

It is a somewhat risky decoration because we can make the mistake of making not very successful mixtures. However, it is a matter of trying. Do it first in small doses, for example by trying mix cushions with different prints. You can combine stripes with polka dots and flowers with squares. And, if you dare, do it with larger surfaces. If they more or less have a similar style and color, it can look really good on you.

5.- Hanging and centered paintings

We have always placed the paintings centered with respect to the center of the sofa, the headboard of the bed, or any piece of furniture. Focused on each other. And hung on the wall. Well, let’s do something else. Hang them wherever you want, without taking measurements. Or don’t even hang them. I love how they look resting on the floor or on a shelf or piece of furniture. This way, you also avoid making holes in your walls.

6.- Do not mix antique and modern furniture

I invite you to break this rule and combine modern and antique furniture. You can create really wonderful compositions with a few contrasts spectacular. And many times there are old elements that age so well that they look fantastic placed next to other current ones.

7.- If the wallpaper is very striking, put it only on one wall

I have to tell you that if there is one of these rules that I would be afraid to break, it is precisely this one. I always tend to at least be more and, in this case, place a eye-catching wallpaper on all walls I think it would cost me a stay.

But maybe you’ll love this idea, so if you’re up for it, don’t let anything stop you from filling your walls with color and placing wallpaper on all of them.

And for you, which of these rules would be most difficult for you to break? Do you have anything else you would like to add?