When you read that title, you may be thinking – “I just bring in the new furniture and set it up.” And yes, that’s certainly true! But sometimes new furniture doesn’t seem to ‘fit’. It gets the cold shoulder from your existing pieces, looking just a little out of place. So now what?

Here are a few guidelines to help new furniture look beautiful and appropriate in your home.

1. Celebrate Contrast. There is nothing wrong with blending vintage and new, modern and traditional, rugged and delicate. In fact, putting them together creates an interesting juxtaposition. If your new modern hall table seems ‘wrong’, add a gorgeous French Provincial velvet chair beside it – suddenly it’s magical.
2. Limit Your Palette. If you’re furniture choices are diverse, limit the number of colours in your space. For example, if your pieces include a mix of woods, styles and even metals, keep everything else simple. Stick to two colours for paint and accents; repeat them in your linens, draperies and upholstery. The furniture will take centre stage!
   

   River Run Bedroom Collection available at Stoney Creek Furniture

3. Repeat Shapes, Patterns and Finishes. If you haven’t made that furniture purchase yet and you’re wondering if it will work, look for commonalities with what you already own. This builds a style foundation. Is the wood the same colour as other pieces in the room? Are the legs the same style? Is there a feminine curve on the sofa arms that echoes your round coffee and end tables? It doesn’t have to match – there just needs to be familiarity to create harmony.
4. Focus on the Unique. If your new piece is one-of-a-kind – an eclectic rebel in your traditional midst – make it the focal point of the room. Don’t try to blend it in, give it a place of honour and recreate the space around it.
5. Choose Base Pieces Wisely. Base pieces are the anchor of a room and your home. They set the tone for your style and theme. It’s prudent to pick timeless classics. Then you can add ‘flavour’ with accent pieces, one-of-a-kind finds and accessories.

Speaking of Furniture Classics… The new River Run collection is a perfect example. It’s decidedly traditional but still very chic. The pieces are solid and substantial with straight lines and subtle design accents. It’s a wonderfully casual look, even a touch rustic. The feeling is warm and inviting.

Crafted of rubberwood solids and flat cut elm veneer in a hearthside finish, River Run radiates quality. Custom-designed dark oil rubbed bronze hardware and turnbuckle elements help create a ‘lived in’ appeal.

River Run is an ideal furniture collection to build your home around. With furniture like this as your base – you can experiment with other pieces confidently to create an exciting, dynamic living space!

River Run is coming soon to Stoney Creek Furniture. Be sure to come by and experience it!

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