More Unifying Tips

Art ties the two rooms together.
Modern pieces by New York artist Melissa Meyer hang in both rooms. The contemporary art in the relatively traditional space of the dining room adds a sense of youthful irreverence while respecting the classical bones, creating a perfect blend.

Fabrics and wallcoverings don’t have to match exactly, but they should be complementary. The stripe of the dining room wallpaper is picked up by the bands of color in the living room draperies. It doesn’t have to be so literal, folks. Your eye will naturally notice even tiny similarities. A repeated pattern or the smallest touch of the same color in two rooms will instantly bring them together.