Funk'tional Style
Defined:
As it applies to my world of design, funk'tionalism is a blend of furnishing styles from a mixture of sources and time periods. A Funk'tional room should feature pieces with commonalities to create harmony within the design. This is definitely not a hodgepodge or jumbled assortment of random items, but a planned deliberate design. A shared theme or component should tie everything together.
A funk'tionally styled interior is brought together when the furnishings relate to each other in color, pattern, scale, texture, finish, or shape. The color schemes used can be diverse, but as a general rule, there are no rules! Contrast is an important element for colors and materials in funktional style interior design.
Other funk'tional elements include:
- Inviting background color palettes
- Antiques used in moderation
- Collections and sets of similar pieces
- One of a kind items
- Global pieces from around the world
- Contrast in color or finish
- Classic and modern elements together
- Rough fabrics mixed with luxurious textiles
- Worn surfaces combined with refined surfaces
