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Juxtaposition
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Posted November
29, 2013 - 9:01am Updated November 29, 2013 - 2:03pm
Juxtaposition of
styles can create a total look to decor
Mixing old with new or juxtaposing elements works to draw
interest to both new and old items. Here a contemporary lacquer oval pedestal
table is accented with an Asian artifact. (Courtesy)
By STEPHEN LEON
Focus on Furniture
The sun had already begun to set in a brilliant cerulean sky
when I suddenly awoke from my reverie. I’d been sitting in my client’s
luxurious contemporary great room musing about a corner space that needed
something wonderful to complete the room’s overall design statement. It had to
be just the right piece. And now I was excited because I’d finally come up with
the perfect solution — juxtaposition!
In case you’ve never heard of “juxtaposition” before; let me
assure you that no, it’s not a piece of furniture. Well, not exactly. What
juxtaposition refers to is best illustrated by examples such as an old trunk
placed at the foot of a contemporary bed or a vintage dresser used with new
bedside tables. It basically offers what might be referred to as a “harmonious
marriage of contradictions” or put another way, the fact of two things being
seen or placed together with a contrasting effect. And when used properly, the
results can be inspiring.
Still confused? A further example might be the juxtaposition or
contrast (if you like) of furniture of one time period used in a building of
another era. An antique wardrobe, bed and a chaise displayed in a stark
concrete modern structure no doubt creates an interesting look while actually
softening the hard-line architecture. The reverse is also true such as
introducing contemporary art into a more traditional home. This use of
juxtaposition is one that appeals to my own personal design aesthetic. In point
of fact, contrasting effects are often used in quality design. That’s to say
that unity and diversity is all important in good design.
So go ahead and mix the old with the new. Doing so will help
your space take on a personality of its own. In my home there are numerous
instances where I’ve done just that. Combining antiques, vintage and Asian pieces
with contemporary furniture has been a great way to enrich my décor. But, as
far as I’m concerned, there’s a cardinal rule when mixing styles to create a
unified but contrasting look. You must remember to go drastically opposite in
your choices and not just slightly. Don’t allow yourself to back down and shy
away from disparate elements in the fear that they’re just too different. You
must believe in your heart, difficult though it may be, that several different
styles of furniture can actually create a total look.
There’s another caveat to follow as well when designing with
contrast. Although, as I just pointed out, that two styles work best when
they’re distinctly unique, you must try hard to see to it that the color
pallets as well as the textures still complement one another. That’s because
color theory and graphic design become more important when combining two styles
that are inherently different.
Following are some basic ideas for mixing and not matching that
will help to spruce up any décor:
■ Using end tables of different shapes, sizes and finishes will
add great character to your space and are much more visually stimulating that
any matched set could ever be.
■ Mix modern chairs with an antique table.
■ Mix wood and aluminum and oriental rugs and Kulims with modern
décor.
■ Use two or even three different chairs around a dining room
table.
■ Consider an antique table base topped with smooth modern
steel.
■ Think about contemporary furniture combined with Asian
memorabilia here and there in your home.
■ Antique cupboards used with functional stainless steel
workspaces can be united under an ornate chandelier for a wonderful look.
■ Use an antique buffet with an eclectic mix of midcentury
modern furniture.
■ A turn of the century French breakfront in a modern kitchen
can also be a great way to go.
■ Mix modern molded white plastic chairs and a vintage Kulim rug
and/or a Kulim rug used with Japanese/Asian retro pieces.
These are only a handful of suggestions in a sea of wonderful
possibilities for mixing the old and the new that will go far in helping you
make your house into a home. Designers like myself incorporate a mix of
modernity, culture (such as Asian) and vintage all the time because we know
that it’s a process that makes a home timeless as opposed to just a time
capsule.
In a word, there’s really great beauty to be found in
contrasting or juxtaposing objects. For centuries artists have known that the
juxtaposition of old and new can actually create an environment that’s
respectful of the old while at the same allowing the new to speak for itself
and thus enhance and enrich the entire design statement.
And this brings me back to my client’s great room and the
revelation I had for that special corner. Into that luxe contemporary space
I’ve introduced a tall and very elegant Asian cabinet brilliantly juxtaposed to
everything contemporary and voila — the entire space has taken on a new and
exciting dimension.
(By the way, there’s actually a store in Newport, Calif., called
“Juxtaposition.”)
Stephen Leon is a
licensed interior designer and president of Soleil Design; he has been
designing and manufacturing custom furniture and cabinetry for more than 25
years. He is president of the Central California/Nevada Chapter of the American
Society of Interior Designers and is a certified professional in green
residential design. Questions can be sent to soleildesign@cox.net.
Heather Bates
I call that kind of mix the modern update to British Colonial. Both are eclectic.(COMMENT)
AN ADVERTORIAL/ DISCUSSION but throws up some interesting
ideas:
Interior
Design: Modern vs. Old Or does it wok together?
A lot
of lovers for antiques furniture in the interior design scene are tempt to
bring to much imperial heavy feelings into their design.This includes heavy
rugs dark carpets 16th century chandeliers and so on. Especially here in
Germany, a country full of old building and lots and lots of history. On the
other hand I see the new art of contemporary design such like polished concrete
floors, uncovered concrete ceilings and materials like steel, glass, plastic.
Accents set by strong colored furniture with extraordinary shapes.
I know this pictures I am creating here are a bit stereotyped, but you still find this a lot in reality.
What I really love, is seeing a design where both components find their place. Some times it creates a lot of tensions, sometimes it just adds the warm character to a cold environment.
For me working with a very special material in a high-end market I am in the fortunate position of being involved in a lot of exciting projects.
We just had a project where a client is building a new graphic design office in Hamburg. They used original antique oak boards as a wall cover surrounded of concrete and steel and glass.
A stunning composition!!!
We will upload pictures on our webpage (www.knapp-online.de) once the project is finished.
This is just a small example of modern and old instead modern vs. old
I really would like to know what you think about this....
I know this pictures I am creating here are a bit stereotyped, but you still find this a lot in reality.
What I really love, is seeing a design where both components find their place. Some times it creates a lot of tensions, sometimes it just adds the warm character to a cold environment.
For me working with a very special material in a high-end market I am in the fortunate position of being involved in a lot of exciting projects.
We just had a project where a client is building a new graphic design office in Hamburg. They used original antique oak boards as a wall cover surrounded of concrete and steel and glass.
A stunning composition!!!
We will upload pictures on our webpage (www.knapp-online.de) once the project is finished.
This is just a small example of modern and old instead modern vs. old
I really would like to know what you think about this....
COMMENT:
interior designer
I think that old and modern together,
in balance, makes most exciting spaces. It is my favorite personal challenge
for interiors, too. I love that there is always a story behind the old pieces,
and they just work terrifically together with the new+modern, which also gives
'' the old'' a second life :) Will gladly see the project pics!
General Manager at
Greene Street Antiques
Specializing in Scandinavian antique
furniture, I feel that the Biedermeier and Art Deco furniture blends very well
in modern and old style homes. The simplicity of the furniture with beautiful
woods adds warmth and color to any space and this is why we have been very
successful with this style of furniture.
Web-shop at
Cler-inLove
Here we do a lot of Ibiza-style
houses witch have some old feautures in the construction and it is nice to make
a contrast with modern art and ilumination of designers. In furniture it is
also good to introduce some design items in a rustic home, My decoration-shop
itself is in an old townhouse with a patio with antic and modern accents. (
www.cler-interiores.com)
Student at Abu
Dhabi University
yes it does work you can have old
furniture with a modern style home let say for a corner you want it to look
luxury and modern so you add some new colors with a classic patters and it will
be ready but not every modern can be with classis
WestGroup Creative
There are many facets to our
multitude of cultures. So I believe that modern spaces benefit from being near
an old textile or artifact. We have textiles from peoples that as a tribe do
not exist any longer. We blend 2nd century BCE pottery with Ming Chinese
objects of beauty and cultural importance... with white leather couches, spot
lighting and colorful Senah rugs. People are blown away when they enter. FYI,
we also sell these and similar objects, having 2,000 textiles, mostly from South
and Southeast Asia. One was recently purchased by the Smithsonian. Others are
now in the homes of Hollywood celebrities and...
Luxury kitchen,
furniture designer/maker and photographer.
It all depends on the client and the
project!!!
We design and made to a brief based on the individual and the project please do take a look:
www.timwood.com
We design and made to a brief based on the individual and the project please do take a look:
www.timwood.com
CID
I am a designer facing a design I did
where Mixed vintage and contemporary opinions everywhere from great to did not like.
I love a mixture. Cool and warm Old and new. Feminine and masculine Opposites
bring a great fusion for design in my opinion. Especially in the home.
Managing Director
asart
Antique furniture and contemporary
art is a winner.
It just works so well.
It just works so well.
Site Manager for
Architectural works at MIMAR International , BIN-LADIN GROUP
Modern style reflects our life style
which feature of quick motion and simplicity, on another hand we found old or
classic style focuses on details. From that we can imagine how it is difficult
and needs high experience in mixing between the two styles
Vice President
Copper Lantern custom lighting
We work with a lot of clients who
want to mix old antiques with modern. I think as long as the finish is done in
an aged patina but with a modern flare they look great together. I have done a
barn conversion job where the interior structure was a rustic design but the
lighting we custom did was very modern but the finishes we used where aged rust
iron and dark copper they fit great with the modern decor. What is great that
modern does not have to be any more that sterile shiny or brushed look you can
be creative with antique finishes and metal patinas.
Tim Baratelle Copper Lantern Lighting
Tim Baratelle Copper Lantern Lighting
Marketing Manager
at HomeStory - Quick & Easy Door Installation
Yes modern and old does work well
together. We install new doors, usually in older homes, and usually replace all
or most of the doors. The difference is amazing and homeowners are pleased
their homes can be transformed within a couple of hours.
Owner, Just Your
Style
Having been fortunate enough to spend
quite a lot of time living in Europe, including Germany and Holland, I saw such
great juxtapositions of modern living, with antiques which looked and felt just
wonderful. Sitting deep in an antique couch while looking through a large clear
glass window, tile or concrete flooring - AHHH. Or, the other way around, where
the building is 16th century, and it's walls and floors are left as is (16th
century wooden stairs take some getting used to - you really must step in the
middle, not the edge, which is now nearly a knife blade), but the interiors are
modern, up to date plumbing, etc. I do this in my own homes, but it's a little
hard to sell in Traditional Sacramento! But, I try!
Thanks for the article, so "right there".
Thanks for the article, so "right there".
Director at
Artichoke
Hi Gill - this is a
contemporary installation we designed and installed into a Grade 2 listed
Regency House in Somerset, England. The most important thing about mixing old
and new is that there must be an extreme. The more extreme the difference, the
more powerful it becomes.http://www.artichoke-ltd.com/kitchens/contemporary-classical-bespoke-kitchen
CID
I am working in a project right now
in Venice California. The outside is distressed farm wood and I combined it
with a platinum Santa Barbara stucco finish. Completely extreme I love it. The
concept is vintage combined with contemporary luxury.
Consulting in Art
and Interior Design
Mixing modern with the old creates
interesting spaces. We are respecting the past, while simplifying the future.
The correct balance and the choice of finishes must be considered to make it
work well.
Tomrugs@aol.com
We mix antique and modern New
Shipment 100 plus new Oriental Rugs arrive this week.
112 William St
Newport RI
203-506-0388
Tomrugs@aol.com
112 William St
Newport RI
203-506-0388
Tomrugs@aol.com
Feng Shui
Consultant
A good combination of old and modern
makes a house interesting.
Independent
Interior Design Professional
Eclectic interiors always reflect
unique and interesting collections and combinations of furnishings. The best of
old and new, combined with skill, creates spaces that are truly authentic and
full of personality.
proprietor at
Dovecote Decor Online Furniture, Lighting and Acessories: dovecotedecor.com
We recently interviewed Alexa
Hampton in her Hickory Chair space. She is a highly articulate AD top 100
designer. Her showroom shows exactly how to mix modern with traditional--Fresh
Traditional.
http://dovecotedecor.blogspot.com/2013/11/high-point-furniture-market-october.html
Best,
Liz
http://dovecotedecor.blogspot.com/2013/11/high-point-furniture-market-october.html
Best,
Liz
Kari Ruud
int.ark.NIL. Hotell- og Restaurantdesign
In different projects the house an
location have a history to tell.
I love to take care of the story mixed with new design and comfort.
Some of them you will find in my homepage: www.kari-ruud.no
FB: facebook.com/kariruudintark
I love to take care of the story mixed with new design and comfort.
Some of them you will find in my homepage: www.kari-ruud.no
FB: facebook.com/kariruudintark
Sales Manager at Thomas Kanpp Historische Baustoffe GmbH
Thank you all for your comments! I am
absolutly passionate about great designs. Because our company is specialiced in
a very unquie material, I am in a fortunate position to find suitable products
for great projects and interior designs. I have had a look on your webpages and
the projects you have done. It is so great to share passions like this. It is
allways inspiring to see great results by great designers and craftsmen. Just
have a look at the link Andrew Petherick shared in this discussion. Beautiflull
artwork in perfection!
I would love be involved in projects such like this. If you are interessted in a unique material for your upcoming project, please let me know. We produce custom made flooring, wall coverings and furniture made from antique oak. With this material you can create great tensions, add warms to cold inviroments and install a piece of history in your project. If you are interessted in samples or further information, just send me a mail to gill.hartkopf@knapp-online.de
I am looking forward to create with you.
I would love be involved in projects such like this. If you are interessted in a unique material for your upcoming project, please let me know. We produce custom made flooring, wall coverings and furniture made from antique oak. With this material you can create great tensions, add warms to cold inviroments and install a piece of history in your project. If you are interessted in samples or further information, just send me a mail to gill.hartkopf@knapp-online.de
I am looking forward to create with you.
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