5 Design Style Crossovers We Can’t Get Enough Of

They say opposites attract, and when it comes to finding your personal interior design style, we couldn’t agree more. While not every style has its perfect match, we rounded up a list of styles we think perfectly complement each other. Neutral maximalism? Sign us up! Old money charm with a rustic flair? Yes please.

From maximalism to midcentury, these design duos make for an intentionally curated design aesthetic fit for any room in your home. Keep reading to learn which design crossovers we’re begging to see more of in the future.

1. Neutral Maximalism

You might think neutral and maximalism are opposites, but this design crossover proves even the most different styles can blend to make a cozy, homey space. With a neutral color palette of white, cream, gray, and black, this living room doesn’t look like a maximalist space at first glance. But, with different patterned chairs, sofas, and area rug, the room becomes design-heavy (in the best way).

If you want a maximalist style in your home but don’t want the decor to feel overwhelming, try sticking to a neutral color palette. Instead of using over-the-top colors, play with different patterns, textiles, and textures. Fill empty wall space with neutral artwork, and use a clustering technique when styling tables and mantles.

2. Rustic Old Money

This design crossover mixes two seemingly opposite styles—rustic decor and the old money aesthetic—to create a cozy and refined look. Where old money style is luxe and classical, rustic design is warm and worn-in. Here, rich colors complement natural wood and chain links in this rustic and old money kitchen. The dusty blue cabinets and traditional veined marble bring the perfect amount of old money class, while wooden elements, like beams, shelves, and a dining table, warm up the room. Smaller rustic details, like the paneled walls and chain link light fixtures, add subtle doses of harsher, rustic elements to the otherwise traditional space.

To successfully mix these two styles, stick to an old money color palette of rich blues, greens, and neutrals, and accent with rustic pieces and finishes throughout your space. Incorporate natural materials and metals to juxtapose the traditional color scheme.

3. Midcentury Western

To blend funky midcentury style with raw and rugged western style, focus on what the two have in common. Natural materials like wood, leather, brick, and stone, are all shared between the two design aesthetics. Use furniture and decor elements that incorporate these materials to create a cohesive space. When wrapped in leather, a low-sitting sofa (a trademark of midcentury design) fits right alongside a western-esque feature fireplace. Similarly, while the terrazzo top of the coffee table is very midcentury, the natural wooden legs make it blend seamlessly with the rest of the room.

For other decor items, mix pieces from both styles while sticking with a similar color palette. Pair curved ceramic vases with an arched lamp and terrazzo coffee table in the same color family. Add cacti, wood logs, and a pair of cowboy boots for an extra western touch.

4. Retro Eclectic

These two design styles go together so seamlessly that it’s hard to tell them apart. Because anything from previous decades can be considered retro, the design style follows virtually no rules, making it a great match for the laissez-faire style of eclectic design. Here, the two work together to create a lived-in and personalized sitting area. A burnt orange chair complements cherry wood cabinets—two very ’70s, retro design choices. The shelves are stocked with collections of glassware, vases, books, and vinyl records in all different shades, tying in the orange hues from the chair and cabinets.

To mimic the playful look, don’t worry about having an overly-curated home. Instead, have fun with your design choices and use furniture, decor, and art pieces that bring you joy. Incorporate retro colors and patterns to give your space a retro feel, and decorate with personal collections of books, records, or souvenirs.

5. Industrial Farmhouse

This style crossover is the design equivalent of sweet and salty. Warm and vintage farmhouse design gets an edgy twist when mixed with industrial elements, making for a perfectly balanced space. In this dining room, classic farmhouse elements like shiplap walls, natural floors, and a big, wooden table are paralleled by a sleek industrial light fixture and painted metal chairs.

Because farmhouse and industrial design share similar color palettes (neutrals, navy, rust, deep green) this style crossover is fairly easy to recreate in your home. Focus on investing in or thrifting larger farmhouse-style items like tables, chairs, and sofas. Incorporate industrial style through the details that tie the whole space together. For example, use metal hardware on kitchen cabinets, install industrial-esque sconces and light fixtures, and leave raw materials, like exposed brick and natural wood, exposed.