Forget creating a matchy-match look this season. You'll only drive yourself (and others) crazy. For a more arresting and appealing look, we recommend that you consider the current trend of mixing traditional and contemporary styles. Contemporary, of course, presents a clean and simple appearance. Think less is more; white on white. Traditional is more formal and old-fashioned—think richly colored tiles and patterned wallpaper—and lays a solid foundation through design elements like antique furniture and decorative lamps. By pairing contemporary and traditional design details, you'll create a refreshing, youthful look. One combination might include a room organized around a traditional sofa and contemporary chairs. Or you could keep your current furniture but select new fabrics that feature a mix of colors and styles, including contemporary off-whites for your base fabric and then rich, traditional accents with a selection of floral pillows. As you combine these contrasting styles, you'll need a strong unifying design element. Otherwise you'll just create more chaos than calm. Some of our most popular products can be played to a contemporary or traditional design tune, and, as a result, beautifully complement both looks.