When creating a master bedroom, you want it to feel complete and balanced. For many, that doesn’t mean relying on the traditional bedroom set to create a sense of harmony. More and more people are interested in curating their master bedrooms with mismatched furniture or pieces from different collections, styles and times. This can be a daunting task, as it can be hard to figure out how to balance bedroom furniture pieces that have such different designs. We’ve found a few simple ways to create a unique, yet cohesive bedroom that you’re sure to feel at home in!

So where do I start when mixing and matching bedroom furniture?

As with any room, the perfect way to start is with one piece that you absolutely love. Whether it’s your grandmother’s antique bedroom dresser, an intricate chest of drawers or a vintage rug, find a piece that speaks to you. This doesn’t mean that you have to mimic this style in every single piece of master bedroom furniture that you pick! It just means that you are making sure that this piece will flow cohesively in with the rest of your pieces, and that it won’t feel like you just dropped it in after designing the room. Picking that one piece will help you be able to start balancing visual weight, understanding your color scheme, and thinking about other design principles that can lead you on some great paths while creating the space.

Vary Texture

Opt for different textures of aesthetically similar pieces. Pairing a wicker basket with an end table of warm wood, or a fluffy neutral blanket with a gorgeous accent chair will draw your eye around the room without requiring huge changes in color or pattern. This is a great tip to follow if you are a fan of neutrals, or plan on keeping one color throughout a room. Varying the material and texture of your space will give a lovely layered look that will make your master bedroom feel all the more cozy.

Vary Styles

Another strategy is picking different styles of furniture that mesh well together. For example, a farmhouse end table might look gorgeous next to a glam vanity. Modern and visually interesting couches could look perfect on top of a vintage ornate rug. The key is making sure there are specific things that tie these pieces together. A great way to do this is looking at the hardware. Pick drawer pulls and handles that are similar or at least are created out of the same material. Utilizing the same brass pulls throughout an entire master bedroom will create a subtle cue that will tie each piece together without requiring a matched set. You can also use similar color schemes to tie pieces together as well. Mismatched end tables that are the same color of blue may look perfectly in-synch, without any work.

Vary Color

On the flip side, you can pick similarly styled pieces in varying colors to add a contrast that still feels interconnected! By using pieces of one style genre while being a bit more free with the colors, you can achieve a look with great visual interest without the room feeling too busy. Mixing furniture colors also makes finding the pieces you love a bit easier, as you aren’t spending your time comparing paint swatches and making sure each piece is exactly the right shade you need. Feel free to mix and match wood pieces as well, even if they are varying shades. However, do make sure to pick a dominant wood tone. Warm woods look best with other warm woods and vice versa. Putting a cool colored wood next to a warm toned wood might look a little disjointed.

Two-Toned Tips

If you’re nervous about mixing materials, lean on two-toned or two-material pieces. This could mean pieces that are both wood and metal, fabric and metal, wood and glass, etc. That way, at least one material will easily tie in with an already incorporated bedroom furniture piece. Plus, you are introducing a new medium into the space. This works especially well with industrial furniture pieces, as many of the style comes from the mix of natural-looking wood and exposed metal.

Repetition, Repetition, Repetition

One tip you’ll find repeated throughout this whole blog is one of the main things to consider when mixing and matching bedroom furniture and styles: repetition. In order to get a bunch of mismatched pieces to form a cohesive and unique unit, you’ll need to repeat specific motifs over and over again. Whether it’s hardware, color or maybe even a specific flower, you’ll need to have a few elements to incorporate throughout the space. This gives a sense of cohesion to pieces that may not even have been created in the same century. In this case, it does do good to repeat yourself!

Best Bet Bed

One great piece for any mix and matched bedroom set? An upholstered bed. Yes, an upholstered master bed works wonders for continuing a sense of cohesion in a space that needs a visual center. While there are many styles of upholstered beds available, they carry a classic feel that won’t soon look outdated. However often you switch out the style of your pieces, an upholstered bed can still feel like it “fits” in any bedroom.

Master bedrooms that feature a mix of styles, colors and textures can result in a personalized space that still looks put together. The idea of putting an entire bedroom together from scratch may seem like a big job. By tackling it one piece at a time and taking the time necessary to find the perfect pieces, you can be sure to create a room that is exactly what you’re looking for!