When we renovated, I didn’t want our house to look like a catalog. I wanted it to feel lived-in, like every piece had a story. So instead of rushing to buy matching sets, we mixed old and new.
A vintage mirror over a modern console table. A family photo wall beside a clean, minimal sofa. A handmade rug we found on a road trip became the anchor of the room.
The result wasn’t “perfect,” but it felt honest. And that’s the thing about good design during renovation it shouldn’t erase personality. It should show it off.
Conclusion: The best design doesn’t scream for attention. It gently tells your story.
