October 20, 2017
If you enjoy flipping the switch on your home decor style every now and again, then choosing versatile furniture pieces is definitely the way to go!
By incorporating pieces that are adaptable to a multitude of styles, you can change and rearrange your décor style and keep it fresh without having to buy a ton of new furniture all over again.
Here are 8 items of furniture that go with most décor styles!
Interior Designer: Dsgnpholio Consultancy Sdn Bhd
These ultra-classy tables fit in both lux and stripped styles! With the cool, chill vibe of marble or stone, you’ll be able to match it to light or dark colour schemes.
Interior Designer: Movent Signature Design
These tables tend to fare well with eclectic, Asian, Mediterranean and industrial décor. Do choose marble tables in mid-sizes and natural tones to keep it in tune, without overpowering other pieces.
Marble Coffee Table, RM772.24 on Taobao
It's no surprise that Taobao is a treasure trove of pocket-friendly furniture buys. And this rounded marble coffee table is no exception. Available in a variety of finishes (from stark black marble to creamy Calacatta), we can definitely see it working its magic in Scandinavian, Modern or Minimalist-themed homes!
Interior Designer: Archiplan Interior Design
Super sophisticated and always in fashion, cultured Chesterfields bring an instant air of class without even trying. How do you make it work with a multitude of décor styles?
Interior Designer: X Two Concept
Just add embellishments or apt pairings. For a new take on Scandinavian décor, add warm white coverlets or faux white fur throws. Industrial? Pair with a rustic, old-wood coffee table. For modern décor, opt for a neutral toned sofa, graced with a warm rug!
ARDENBORO 3-Seater Sofa, from Hauslife
Some of us might find leathered Chesterfield sofas a tad too dark and heavy for our decor. For something a little more lighthearted and comfy, check out this upholstered fabric alternative from Hauslife.
Interior Designer: Klaas Design & Build
Most décor styles could benefit from the splash of colour expressed by Turkish rugs, especially black-and-white themes, neutrals and monochromes.
Interior Designer: M Innovative Builders
We love how these rugs emphasise structure as well for contemporary, modern, eclectic and traditional décor styles with its geometric motifs. So go ahead and lift ‘plain-ish’ décor with a Turkish rug! Do choose rugs with traditional red, blue, turquoise or gold for an unexpected pop of colour.
Turkish-Style Carpet, from RM100 on Lazada
For a little oriental elegance, this intricate Turkish-inspired rug will jazz up the dullest of spaces - without breaking the bank.
Interior Designer: Anith Design Studios
It’s modern, it easy to work with and it goes with (almost) anything! Boxy sofas are the perfect anchor pieces that hold your living room together. You can find it in most colours, fabrics, textures and sizes, making it a very versatile piece indeed. Don’t forget to add punchy accent pieces to liven up and emphasise your décor style.
NEJLIKOR 3-seater sofa, RM3,869 from Joy
There's always room for changing lifestyles and household sizes! Think for the long term and get this 3-seater sofa that provides plenty of sitting room. Using solid Ash wood for the body, you can count on this hardy sofa to follow you through the years.
Interior Designer: IQI Design Concept
For warmth and homely comfort, nothing does the trick like a neutral-coloured rug. Best of all, it can be paired with most types of furniture without garishly clashing.
Interior Designer: Dot Works
For a balanced modern or contemporary look, pair with darker toned sofas. For a minimalist, industrial or Scandi look, keep your couch light too and kick up brightness with sheer drapes!
SAFACALIFORNIA Dark Grey Shaggy Rug, RM582.40 from CantikWall
A wonderful contrast in terms of texture and colour from the usual short-piles, this highly flexible rug style works with all types of interiors for a cosy, comfy look that's heaven on the feet as well.
CARPENTAL Sisal Brown Coffee Rug, from RM724 from CantikWall
For a more earthy, natural aesthetic, this mellow looking piece made of sisal wood from retalier Cantikwall ticks all the right boxes. Washable rugs? Yes. That, plus its high quality and resistance to all sorts of water stains.
Interior Designer: SQFT Space Design Management
Not only do mirrors have the ability to reflect more space in smaller areas; they also complement most interiors. The trick is to look for the right frames! Plain or unadorned frames look great with Scandinavian, minimalist, contemporary and modern décor. Wooden, embellished or carved frames match with industrial, eclectic, French, artsy, and again, Scandinavian decors.
KARE Wire Coachella Round Mirror, RM1,199 from Lazada
A little rugged, a little ritzy, this brushed metal showstopper adds a hint of vintage glamour to any type of interior style. With a mesmerising criss-crossing grid stretching far out from the mirror glass, the mirror also doubles as a fetching wall decor piece.
Nissedal Mirror, RM199 from IKEA
If you're looking for something that amply reflects and is fuss-free, IKEA's Nissedal mirror does away with the unnecessary, paring the item down to the basics and making it a dream complementary decor piece for any type of home.
Since this chair gives of an old-meets-new vibe, you can work it into plenty of décor styles; from traditional to modern as well as retro, transitional, western, mid-century, and European.
It’s slim, sleek legs marvellously fit with smaller spaces and even for larger rooms, where its svelte style gives off an expansive impression.
Two-Seater Barcelona Sofa, from RM4,499 from Designhaus
Set in full Italian leather and supported by a stainless steel body, this sturdy piece is worth every penny - thanks to a timeless look that makes it adaptable to changing styles.
These pretty, petite timeless tables fit with most decors, in almost every colour scheme and in any sized space! You can position it in living rooms, lounge areas, entertainment rooms, and bedrooms.
Use it as a centre or corner table and match it with contemporary, modern, Scandi, Zen, Asian, minimalist or even rustic décor. It really does go with everything!
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table Replica, RM1,019 from Doyoung
A full-fledged designer piece, real Noguchis can cost anywhere from USD $1,000 + to $40,000 depending on their manufacturing date and collection. Definitely not for the faint of heart. But for the rest of us common folk, there are plenty of faithful interpretations of this classic piece, like this offering from local furniture label Doyoung.
Since most of the furniture items listed here are evergreen, you are sure to find them at most furniture malls in Malaysia (e.g. Index Living Mall and Maju Home Concept). You might also be lucky enough to enjoy amazing discounts on pieces like these at the I Home Style Fair at Viva Home Expo Mall, happening in November (2017).
Of course, if you’d prefer to shop for your home from the comfort of your home, you can always find these pieces online too! Check out our blog post on online furniture stores in Malaysia to get started.