Looking to bring in timeless furniture design while making a statement in your home? Introducing mixed material furniture is an excellent way to infuse your living space with personality and style. By blending luxurious and durable materials like mango wood, acacia, marble, and metal, you can achieve a look that’s both timeless and distinctive.
”With the cool and contemporary marble surfaces paired with the rich texture and warm woods, our new Stowe and Islington ranges add a touch of understated elegance to your home.”
Erica Foster, Head of Buying at Oak Furnitureland
When it comes to styling these unique pieces there’s plenty to play with. Here are some lifestyle-inspired tips to help you make the most of your modern furniture.
Colour cleverly
Islington coffee table | Clouds metallic rug
Let the materials themselves inspire your colour palette. Take cues from the subtle grey tones of mottled marble as seen in this Islington marble top coffee table or the warm array of brown hues in acacia pieces and mango wood furniture.
Islington side table | Islington large TV unit
Be inspired by the natural surroundings these materials would have once found themselves within, such as calming greens like khaki or sage and earthy neutral shades to harmonise.
Stowe Round Side Table | Seymour Sofa
For those looking to add interest, inject pops of retro-inspired colours like teal, mustard, or orange in your accompanying furniture and accessories for that extra flair.
Embrace texture
Islington 1 drawer bedside table | Islington 5 drawer tallboy | Clouds metallic rug
Balance the inherent hardness of wood, metal, and marble by including soft, tactile textiles into your decor scheme. Opt for natural fabrics such as leather, brushed cotton, or linen to add warmth and comfort to your space. Layer textured rugs to soften the look of the room while maintaining its chic appeal.
For bedroom styling, an upholstered bed like this winged headboard design from the Islington collection is the perfect way to bring softness in contrast to sleek marble top bedside tables.
Time to shine
Islington 5 drawer chest | Islington double bed with winged headboard
To enhance mixed material furniture even further, throw in some hints of metallic through your lighting and home accessories to really elevate the look. Whether that’s subtle accents like a desktop tray or vase to bigger pieces of lighting and hardware. This approach will echo the metallic details in the furniture as well as reflect the beautiful materials they are laid upon or next to.
Stowe storage coffee table | Stowe large TV unit | Seymour sofa
Brass works especially well with these warmer wood tones or look towards glass accessories as another way to keep things light and reflective.
Natural connection
Islington side table | Islington coffee table | Islington large TV unit
Maximise the natural beauty of mango wood furniture, acacia pieces and marble design by integrating elements of nature into your home. Position your furniture in the space intuitively to make the most of natural light from nearby windows and provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Stowe large sideboard | Seymour sofa | Clouds metallic rug
Additionally, consider scattering houseplants to bring life and vitality inside, further complementing the organic feel of your furniture.
Reflective beauty
Islington dressing table | Isla velvet dining chair | Evelyn mirror in gold
Strategically place mirrors throughout your space to amplify natural light and create the illusion of space. Mirrors not only help bounce light around the room but also accentuate the layers of colour and texture in your mixed material furniture, adding depth and dimension to your decor.
Artistic harmony
Islington 6 drawer chest | Hamilton chair | Clouds metallic rug
Art can add personality and visual interest to your space, tying the room together in a cohesive and harmonious way so let the style of your furniture inspire your choices. Whether it’s art deco or mid-century modern influenced, select pieces to echo this design, such as geometric prints that mimic the lines of your furniture or abstract pieces that complement your colour palette.
Islington dining table with 6 chairs | Islington large sideboard
Alternatively, turn your gaze towards artwork with a more free-form approach to contrast with the harder lines of the wood, marble and metal materials for a more relaxed look.
Stowe large TV unit | Seymour sofa | Seymour storage footstool
Follow the curve
Islington desk | Clouds metallic rug
Introduce rounded silhouettes into your furniture and accessory selection to complement the curves of your mixed material pieces. Whether it’s a curved sofa, a comfy desk chair or decorative objects with soft, organic shapes, embracing curves can create a sense of fluidity and movement in your space, enhancing its overall visual appeal.
By following these styling tips, you can transform your home with mixed material furniture, creating a space that’s both stylish and inviting. Head to the Oak Furnitureland website to browse the full ranges and be sure to follow us on Instagram and tag us at #OakFurnitureland and #GrowYourHome in your posts to show off your updated spaces!
