There are a lot of choices to be made when you start with the interior decoration of your house, starting which a style choice. You can choose to stick with one style, but you can also combine styles. One of the most popular style combinations is modern with classic. In this blog we’ll tell you exactly how to go about combining these styles!

Your interior is personal

Choosing a style is very personal, as is the combination of modern and classic. When you prefer a classic style it will have the dominant presence when determining your interior design. Consequently, the modern look will mostly be in the form of decorative pieces. It is important to remember that no choice is wrong! This is your interior and you need to feel at home. Your choices make your house unique!

How do you combine modern and classic?

In a modern classic interior you can always find a couple of landmarks. Classic elements like a fireplace, decorative arches and old window sills are preserved. With that in mind, the furniture that is chosen to match the style is often somewhat larger and heavier. These old furniture pieces match the classic image but have a more modern look. You can also combine modern dining chairs with an old, robust table. Elements that return often in this interior style are [classic candelabra’s] combined with [modern candleholders]. For example, the combination of [silver] and [concrete]. 

Decorating your table

Creating your table setting can also be done with a playful touch. Take for example the combination of modern and sleek tableware and classical items like a [serving stand], a silver coloured [serving tray], and classical [champagne glasses]. The combination of modern and classic gives your table setting a contemporary look!