For some years now, the mixture of styles – eclecticism – has been a trend in interior design. No wonder, considering that we live in a multicultural world where going from local to global is just a click away. Hence, the decoration ‘travels’ to all corners of the world to learn from each other. From this fusion – not only aesthetically, but also temporarily, getting the contemporary and the vintage to embrace each other – are usually born very cozy spaces, with their own character and personality.
Among the eclectic styles par excellence is the chill out aesthetic, which usually bets for the mixture in its designs. As you well know, chill out interiors seek, above all, to transmit peace. Create relaxing environments where comfort is a priority. To convert, in short, the space into that magical paradise away from the stress of a society too marked by the clock and the rush. To achieve this, he often draws inspiration from other styles and combines them to create unique spaces.
The possibility of playing with different combinations makes it a style with great potential, since it is possible to go for a minimalist, Mediterranean, romantic, Nordic, rustic, etc. inspired chill out decoration. We list some tips, accompanied by images, for the design of chill out interiors inspired by other styles (or for other aesthetics to have a chill out air, depending on the point of view and which one predominates):
Chill out decoration with ethnic evocation
You can choose to give a Zen air, with little furniture and a minimalist decoration of Japanese influence; to give a Moroccan touch, based on furniture at ground level, poufs, cushions and pillows, as well as lanterns for ambient lighting; or to create a bohemian atmosphere, playing with colorful fabrics, prints and candles. .. Ethnic details provide an exotic atmosphere in the context of chill out interior design.
Rustic-inspired chill out decoration
With elements that evoke nature, such as wood (preferably untreated) and stone can be given a Provencal air. For this purpose, pallet seating or sofas made of pallets, fitted with custom-made cushions and cushions are also often used -we must not forget that this style focuses on comfort, without forgetting beauty-, as well as recycled furniture or furniture made of materials such as rattan or wicker.
Chill out with romantic influences
With canopied Balinese beds, divans and classic furniture, as well as candles. If it is outdoors, you can also use pergolas with net curtains and garden swing chairs.
Chill out with Ibizan / Mediterranean flair
Using white, the color par excellence of this style, as the leitmotiv and the simplicity of minimalism; blue and green tones to evoke the Mediterranean, the brown tones of the sand of the beach and the coast, and wood, with the same idea.
Nordic / Scandinavian inspired Chill Out
The focus is on simplicity, open spaces and white to enhance luminosity. Low furniture of Scandinavian design, cushions on sofas and chairs, rugs and poufs (either rigid or soft left in a ‘casual’ way on the floor), as well as lamps that allow you to adjust their intensity or ambient LED lights will allow you to create a Nordic-inspired chill out space.
Chill out lounge
Although both aesthetics share great similarities, they also have their differences. With lounge design furniture, such as BKF chairs, and tables of this aesthetic, you can create a comfortable chill out lounge.
