Sometimes there is nothing better than a classically styled room, especially in an older home with rich details. Even a classic room, however, calls for a few touches of modernity to firmly root it in the present. There are many ways to mix in a traditional style and updated details, however, so we’ve collected a few examples of rooms that pull off the balance perfectly. See them in the slideshow!
How To Mix Modern and Classic Effortlessly

Supplement ornate vintage furniture with something from our favorite mecca of clean lines. The white color helps the bookcase fade into the wall.

The off-perfect placement of the frames matches the curvilinear lines of the space while black and white add a graphic element.

Complement traditional upholstered seating with a modern glass table.

Heavy carved wood detailing and a crystal chandelier get brought to life with mid century modern furnishings.

A modern mix of colors and quirky placement update a traditional faux-canopy bed.

Old world glamour meets industrial chic when floor-to-ceiling curtains, ghost chairs, and metal filing cabinets mix.

This outside of the box thinking really updates the space. Would you paint your favorite quote on your wall?
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