The Mix Of Modern And Traditional

  I found this photo on the website of the British magazine Homes&Gardens. It takes my breath away. Beautiful furniture in a beautiful setting has that effect on me.

The lines of the furniture are wonderful with the pattern of the wallcovering.  The colors blend and unify the design.  What I like the most about the setting is the mix of modern and traditional styles. The element that makes the mix work is scale. The balance of shapes and sizes is key to creating this wonderful setting.
Without the proper scale and proportion your design plan is lost. The size of the painting over the sofa is proportionally correct. The scale of the wallpaper pattern works with the scale of the curves on the sofa. It all matters and it all contributes to this beautiful setting.

A Beautiful Hallway Perfect Scale

I love the look of this hall/entry arrangement. The mix of patterns is perfect. The reason it is perfect is scale. The scale of the patterns used is in the correct proportion. The toile on the wall, the floral on the table and the stripe on the floor have a cohesiveness that makes the setting work. Another important aspect in scale is how color is used. The neutral background with the strong color in the foreground keeps the mix of patterns from being too busy. A beautiful hallway. What do you think? Is this your look?

photo from http://www.homesandgardens.com/