Blending contemporary and classic

Few people would care to live in a property that's a museum-like representation of a single design style. What makes a home a home is when a living space reflects the many sides of someone's personal experiences, loves and tastes. So don't be afraid to let your rooms reflect this and create your own individual style.

Classic elegance never looks out of place, so you can safely team the timeless style of a G Plan sofa with more contemporary living room furniture and know that they will work together. Alternatively, one of our more modern sofas could work well in a living room populated with more aged items. Antique mirrors can look stunning in a minimal setting.

Pattern and colour offer similar scope for mixing and matching. The use of bold traditional patterns can be an arresting counterpoint to areas of contemporary flat colour. The soft, indulgent texture of velvet and chenille sofas can work well in a lounge full of wood, brick or steel. Glass accessories always enhance a room and sleek, modern designs are a great way to give a contemporary twist to traditional spaces.

Just remember to keep things simple and don't try to mix and match too many things. Less remains more.