Decoration Myths—what is Really True?

You don't want to make any mistakes when decorating and keep hearing about absolute rules for decorating, for example, that you shouldn't combine gold and silver. Then today we want to disprove a few myths about interior design and the combination of colors and patterns. Old myths about interior design are no longer relevant because today you can basically do whatever you like. You're asking yourself the question: Can you combine silver and gold, mix different shades of silver? Does silver living room decoration work? We think: Yes! And we'll show you which silver decorations make living rooms shine elegantly. It's best to start reading right away and start decorating your house or apartment.

It is an unwritten rule in interior design that light colors makes small rooms appear larger. We don't want to change that, but the reverse conclusion that dark colors make every room appear smaller and more cramped is not necessarily true. In fact, dark tones such as grey, black or dark blue are currently on the rise in interior design trends, both in terms of furniture and home accessories and in terms of wall color. No wonder: dark colors conjure up a very elegant, intimate and mysterious ambience and are a welcome change from all the bright white of recent years. However, you really shouldn't go for a dark tone-on-tone look, especially in small rooms, otherwise, the whole thing quickly looks too gloomy and cramped. Instead, it's important to play with nuances, create contrasts and make the most of lighting conditions. Different textures and structures bring life into the room, and mirrors and large, open windows let in plenty of light. You should also make sure that the darkest parts of the room are right next to the window or are illuminated by different light sources. Precious metals such as gold, silver or copper are a wonderful, elegant contrast to dark grey and blue.

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For a long time, it was frowned upon and considered impossible to combine different patterns. Fortunately, this boring attitude is a thing of the past and is one of the decoration myths that we want to debunk here. Today, we know that stripes can look wonderful with checks and dots with diamonds. We cheerfully mix jagged chevron prints and playful flowers, horizontal and vertical bars, circles and triangles, animal print and polka dots—and thus achieve an impressive, individual effect and a personal touch in our four walls. However, there are a few rules to follow when mixing things up so that the overall result really looks harmonious and coherent. The different patterns should definitely come from the same color family and the rest of the furniture and accessories in the room should also pick up these colors. In general, eye-catching patterns go best with clear and reduced shapes and silhouettes. Stripes are the most popular and tried-and-tested print partner because their calm uniformity creates a calm counterpart to more eye-catching patterns.

As a rule, works of art and pictures on the wall look best when they are hung at eye level, i.e. at a height of around 1.60 m, and thus speak directly to the viewer. We know that rules are there to be broken. That's why we don't care about this stuffy rule and hang our pictures as we like. Opposite the sofa, for example, works of art look much better when they are hung a little lower, as people usually look at them from there while sitting down. Pictures are most impressive in groups anyway, and there are several ways to display them. Whether you hang them neatly and harmoniously following certain edges and lines or mixing them up seemingly randomly is entirely up to your personal taste. But individual pictures don't necessarily have to be hung at eye level either. Depending on what furniture and home accessories you add, a work of art can look very interesting a little higher or lower.

In fashion and interior design, the myth that precious metals should not be combined has long persisted. Wearing or decorating with gold and silver together? Absolutely not! Fortunately, this decoration myth is also a thing of the past, because gold and silver, or one of the two metals in combination with copper or bronze, looks great and gives every outfit and every interior that certain something. The contrast between gold and silver creates a very fresh, modern look with its combination of warm and cold. To ensure that the lively mix of precious metals does not appear too decadent, experts recommend using different textures and clear, straightforward shapes. The interplay of matt and shiny looks very stylish and reduced silhouettes take away the opulence of the precious metals and instead give them a modern, understated elegance.

For most of us, green plants and beautiful flower arrangements are an essential part of a perfectly decorated home. Unfortunately, not everyone has the famous green thumb or enough time and leisure to properly care for and look after their floral roommates. This is why artificial plants are a popular alternative, although decoration fans often raise their eyebrows and frown. For a long time, artificial flowers and plants were considered cheap and unattractive—one of the outdated decoration myths that is no longer true. Today, there are deceptively real-looking models made from a wide variety of materials that you cannot identify as artificial copies even when you look very closely. So if you want to save yourself the hassle of watering, fertilizing and looking after them, you can turn to fake alternatives and still enjoy a green oasis in your own four walls.

People often tell themselves that furniture should be placed against the wall to create a feeling of spaciousness. Sofas and beds, in particular, are often pushed against walls because they give the feeling that they need something strong and protective behind them. Experts recommend breaking with such interior design myths and instead arranging the furniture in a completely different way. Modern sofa landscapes, for example, are very flexible and do not necessarily have to be placed together against a wall in a stuffy harmony, just like walls of shelving. Just move your couch far enough away from the wall that you can easily walk past it, and you will have completely new angles, perspectives and possibilities.