With the development of social life, housing is not only a place to live but also shows the value of the owner's social status. Therefore, there are many styles today. interior design different, in which Mix & Match style is highly appreciated for its uniqueness, and has gradually become a trend in recent years. So what is this style, what are its outstanding features, let's find out in the following article.
1. What is Mix & Match style?
Mix & Match Style Also known as spontaneous style, it is a very unique design style. Homeowners can freely create with a variety of colors, decorative furniture and interwoven arrangements, applied in many different spaces.
To put it simply, this style is a combination of many different styles, many different objects and colors, ... but still ensures harmony in design. Bringing a modern, comfortable and aesthetic living space, with the homeowner's own personality. This is an increasingly popular design trend and is favored by many people, because of its high applicability.
Mix & Match requires meticulousness and ingenuity from architects to ensure harmony between styles, between objects, paint colors and decorative patterns. Everything combined must express the uniqueness of this style and not be overshadowed by any other style.
2. History of formation and development of Mix & Match style
Mix & Match is an English phrase meaning to mix and match, this concept was originally used popularly and widely in the fashion design industry. It is the combination of clothing models with different styles and colors to create a more beautiful and suitable whole.
After a period of development and being accepted by many people, the Mix & Match style has been widely applied to many other fields, especially interior design architecture and home decoration. Since its inception, this style has been welcomed and appreciated as a new, creative trend that helps the space become unique and reflects the homeowner's personality.
3. How to Mix & Match in interior design to create harmony and appeal?
As shared, Mix & Match is a harmonious combination of many different styles, and requires ingenuity so that the overall look is not out of place or overwhelmed by another style. So how to apply the Mix & Match style to interior design in the most harmonious and attractive way? If you want to know, check out the ways below right away!
Use a variety of different materials
One of the characteristics of Mix & Match design style is the combination of many different materials. This combination is not fixed, it is very unique and you may not think that these materials can be combined together. For example, combining wood, metal with fabric, stone, vintage patterned tiles.
At first listen it may seem like they don't go together, but if you're clever it blends together and is truly unique.
Interior design with different sizes
Next, to create a space following the Mix & Match design trend, it is necessary to arrange the interior with different sizes to create diversity. You can replace the monotonous wall or the floor with a single color by combining tiles of different sizes, even different patterns for your house.
For example, using a wooden floor of size 15x60cm, 15x80cm combined with intricate patterned tiles of size 30x30cm, 60x60cm. It will definitely create an impressive and extremely outstanding space.
Random combination of interior & architectural styles
The last feature in Mix & Match style It is an impromptu combination of different design styles, creating perfect harmony. There are many styles that can be combined such as: classic with modern, minimalist with complex, ... stone table furniture combined with wicker chairs, simple sofa combined with colorful decorative pillows, ...
4. The most popular Mix & Match styles
Mix & Match In interior design and architecture, creativity has no limits, flexibly combining many different styles. Each combination brings a unique beauty, no two are alike. Let's refer to the Mix & Match style most popular below.
Brutalism style combined with Minimalism
Brutalism is a design style that tends towards rusticity, and Minimalism bold minimalism and sophistication. The intersection between rusticity and sophistication, minimalism has created an ideal space to enjoy a peaceful life.
Mix & Match in these 2 styles often uses furniture made from wood and stone materials combined with streamlined shapes that are not fussy or cumbersome. Making the space more airy and relaxing.
Modern style combined with Color Block
Modern and Color Block is the use of creative, dynamic color blocks in modern spaces. This is the true Mix & Match style for those who love boldness and strong personality. Choose furniture with definite shapes and created by straight lines. In addition, this design trend often uses colorful colors combined with white and beige to create highlights and impressions for the space.
Japanese style combined with Nordic style (Japandi)
The combination of the elegance and gentleness of Japan and the warmth and comfort of Northern Europe is the Mix & Match style that is very popular today. It brings the homeowner an elegant and sophisticated living space of Japanese culture, while at the same time blending the elegance, luxury and modernity of Western culture.
Indochine style combined with Retro
The blend of Indochine beauty and Retro nostalgic style is also one of the Mix & Match designs chosen by many homeowners, gradually becoming a trend in Vietnam. It can be said that Indochine and Retro are the two leading architectural interior styles in our country in the last century. Indochine carries the traditional features of oriental culture and the elegance of French architecture. Retro is a style that carries the beauty of romance.
The unique and harmonious combination of these two design trends has created a living space that is both modern, traditional and a bit nostalgic. The design often uses eye-catching colors such as moss green, red, orange, yellow, etc. combined with traditional furniture such as clocks, statues, sculptures, Dong Ho paintings, etc.
Tropical style combined with Bohemian
The last popular Mix & Match style that XHOME SAIGON wants to introduce is the liberal, free style of Bohemian combined with the tropical, fresh features of Tropical. In this style, the main colors used include: white, green, pink, etc. At the same time, green plants are used for decoration or colorful pillows on a simple sofa, creating a highlight for the space.
5. Important notes when using Mix & Match Style
When applying Mix & Match in interior design and architecture, you need to pay attention to the following points to create the inherent beauty of this style.
Combine different materials
The first thing to note when designing an interior in the Mix & Match style is to pay attention to the harmony when using materials with different textures and colors. This will help the space become more unique, more attractive and not boring.
Arrange furniture with uneven sizes
Arranging furniture with a variety of sizes is a characteristic of Mix & Match interior design. However, it must be skillfully combined to create a harmonious space and not be confusing. The designs must ensure that the space is still balanced, even when using items of different sizes.
Combine design styles
Although Mix & Match design is an impromptu combination of different styles. But not all styles go together, need to consider carefully before combining together. Be careful in mixing to avoid making the space messy or disjointed. At the same time, must ensure full functionality and convenience.
6. Typical Mix & Match style interior & architectural design
It is not by chance that the Mix & Match style is so popular today. In addition to the uniqueness of the spontaneous combination, it is also loved because it is suitable for many different spaces. Below are some Interior design template and typical architecture of this style, let's take a look!
Apartment design in Mix & Match style
Mix & Mat interior design is a great choice for apartments with limited space. It contains the essence of many styles combined together, both modern and unique. Using furniture with outstanding colors creates a highlight for the space to add personality.
Mix & Match cafe space
You can completely create a unique Mix & Match design for the cafe space. Use colorful waiting sofas, combined with simple wooden tables and chairs. Create a harmonious whole but still not lacking in the impression of the space.
Mix & Match villa model in Indochine and Traditional style
To create a luxurious space for a majestic villa, the living room combining Indochine and Traditional is the most suitable. This combination has brought the homeowner a simple but extremely luxurious and outstanding space.
7. Experience in interior design & architecture in Mix & Match style
As shared, Mix & Match style interior and architectural design requires high ingenuity and meticulousness. To create the characteristics of this style, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
Research and choose your style carefully
Before building any interior space, you must carefully study the design styles. To see which ones can be mixed & matched together without the interior being disjointed or confusing. At the same time, orient the style in advance to choose colors, materials and furniture later.
Create cohesion in design
The next thing to note is to create a connection between the elements in the interior space. Create harmony from colors, materials, patterns, etc. to bring consistency and connect the styles.
Don't mix too many styles together
Although Mix & Match style is an impromptu, creative combination, to avoid being unable to harmonize with each other, you should not mix too many styles at the same time. It is reasonable to only focus on about 2-3 styles.
Consider proportion and structure in space
Finally, when designing, you need to pay attention to the proportions of the furniture and the layout in the space. Because in the Mix & Match style, the furniture is often arranged with different sizes, if you do not pay attention, it will be easy to lose the harmony.
Conclusion
XHOME SAIGON has just shared with you information about Mix & Match style in interior design and architecture. This is a design trend with a lot of uniqueness and creativity, making the space unique and full of the homeowner's personality. If you need more advice on designs for this style, please contact us.
XHOME Saigon – Interior design and construction
XHOME Saigon belong XHOME Group with 16 branches nationwide. Confidently the number 1 interior design and construction company in Vietnam in terms of market share, human resources, quantity & quality of projects. Typical fields include design, construction, interior and architectural renovation, construction project management services, build a house package profession.
- Website: xhomesg.com.vn
- Phone: 0899199786
- Address: Floor 12, B1 – REE Tower, No. 9, Doan Van Bo Street, Xom Chieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Email: info@xhomesg.com.vn
