{"id":2886,"date":"2022-01-15T10:05:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T10:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/?p=2886"},"modified":"2022-02-19T03:17:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T03:17:32","slug":"what-makes-a-casual-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/2886\/what-makes-a-casual-room\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Casual Room?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2903\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room1.jpg\" alt=\"Living room with casual decor\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room1-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Skitterphoto from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re creating a casual room, you probably know the descriptions you want to avoid: stiff, formal, stuffy, aloof, cold, delicate, fragile, pretentious. Casual implies a different set of descriptions: relaxed, unassuming, welcoming, warm, sturdy, comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Casual isn\u2019t really a style. It\u2019s a mood. It&#8217;s a feeling that nothing has to be perfect. If the pillows get scattered around the room, it&#8217;s OK. If books are open around the coffee table, the room isn&#8217;t aghast at the unsightly mess.<\/p>\n<p>The real question becomes, how can we create a casual room that still looks cohesive and intentional? A room that your parents can walk into and say \u201cOh, this is so pretty.\u201d And at the same time, a three year old and a dog can run around in it into it and no one gets anxious.<\/p>\n<p>A mood is difficult to pin down with guidelines. You can create the same mood in lots of different ways, so guidelines are easily broken. But they\u2019re a place to start. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind until you branch out into your own style to create different moods!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<p>The materials you use in your room often have the biggest impact on whether it comes across as casual or formal. For casual rooms, use more matte and textured materials. In general, glossy and shiny materials like glass, satin, polished marble, silk, heavily-varnished woods, china, and polished metals make a room feel more formal. Use these sparingly to keep your room casual. On the other hand, cotton, linen, corduroy, matte limestone, earthenware, and dulled metals look less formal. (If you\u2019d like more suggestions on casual rugs, see my article <a href=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/2908\/6-ideas-for-casual-family-room-rugs\/\">6 Ideas for Casual Family Room Rugs<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h2>Color<\/h2>\n<p>Color palettes for casual rooms can vary widely. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re limited in your color choices because you want your room to be casual. However, some choices are more practical than others for letting life happen. Here are some ideas to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Avoid very light and very dark colors.<\/strong> Very light and white furniture will be a lint and stain magnet. If you don\u2019t want to worry about how much abuse your furniture takes, consider using mid-range neutral colors that are forgiving about dirt and wear. Save your lighter and darker colors for floors, walls, wood pieces, and curtains. (You can find some more thoughts about curtains in <a href=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/2900\/4-ways-to-do-casual-living-room-curtains\/\">this article<\/a> on how to choose curtains for a casual living room.)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Avoid a black tie look.<\/strong> Steer away from high contrast color schemes like black and white. If you use this color scheme with clean edges, it looks a bit like a tuxedo: very formal.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Casual rooms can have vibrant colors<\/strong> like red, orange, and purple. If you&#8217;re adventurous, you can mix and match these on furniture, walls, and floors. If Americana appeals to you, try variations of red, white, and blue.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>If you have pets<\/strong>, consider matching your upholstery with their fur.<\/p>\n<h2>Patterns<\/h2>\n<p>Patterns are fair game in casual rooms, but choose them carefully. Keeping a casual vibe is easier with some patterns than others. Checks and plaids look casual when paired with plain colors. Stripes, medallion patterns, and florals tend to come across as more formal. If you want to add fun to your casual room, try whimsical patterns such as polka dots.<\/p>\n<p>One approach to creating a casual room is to mix a lot of patterns together. Bohemian style uses this idea. Just be aware that mixing multiple patterns can make your room appear incohesive. As an antidote, balance stronger patterns across the room from each other. Also, keep your strongest pattern toward the bottom of the room near the floor and the seating pieces. If you want to be bold, mixing multiple patterns may be for you! Have backup locations in mind to move items with excess patterns (like throw pillows, blankets, etc.) if you think you\u2019ve gone too far.<\/p>\n<h2>Style<\/h2>\n<p>I mentioned above that casual doesn\u2019t imply a certain style. However, some styles lend themselves more to a casual mood than others. And even formal styles can feel more casual with a few adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Historical styles<\/strong> often quoted in the decor world, such as Louis XIV, Empire, Rococo, Queen Anne, and even Art Nouveau, are often fussy and stuffy. Use historical style pieces sparingly as accent chairs and tables. On the other hand, Shabby Chic and Bohemian styles sometimes use reproduction historical pieces with aged or playful paint finishes and fabrics to create casual whimsy in a room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2905\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2905 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Antique and traditional furnishings set casually in a coffee shop. \" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-2-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Antique and traditional furnishings set casually in a coffee shop. Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@emrecan?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Emre Can Acer<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brass-colored-chandelier-2079451\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2022 More <strong>modern styles<\/strong>, such as Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Mid-Century Modern (MCM), have cleaner lines than historical styles. They are not necessarily more casual, though. One of the hallmarks of modern styles is a striking silhouette of the furnishings. Each furniture piece is designed to be a work of art in and of itself. Mixing these pieces to create an overall casual room can be challenging. To pull off a casual vibe successfully, cover them in sturdy materials, introduce casual patterns and natural elements to soften their hard lines, and don\u2019t buy any one piece that\u2019s so expensive you\u2019ll worry about how it gets treated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2906\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3.jpg\" alt=\"Casual room with mid-century modern table\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Casual-Room-3-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This room shows a casual way to use a mid-century modern table. Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@andreaedavis?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Andrea Davis<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-wooden-framed-gray-padded-armchairs-10658143\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2022 Styles that can be described as <strong>\u201chand made\u201d<\/strong> translate well to casual use. Examples include Shaker, Adirondack, Arts and Crafts, and Mission styles. These styles celebrate plain, sturdy craftsmanship and practicality. They are built to be worry-free.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t recommend a \u201ctheme\u201d room in general. However, when applied with a light touch, some themes can work as casual decor options. If you like blue and beige color palettes, a nautical, coastal, or beach theme would be a solid choice. Do you prefer warmer earth tones? You might like decorating with a Tuscan, Western, or Southwestern theme. For a rustic, minimal style that\u2019s also bright and cheery, try a modern farmhouse or country theme.<\/p>\n<h2>Furniture Construction<\/h2>\n<p>Since the idea of casual is to be worry-free, you should also check the construction of your furniture, whether you\u2019re buying in a showroom or at a thrift store. See this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getrichslowly.org\/furniture-shopping-secrets-how-to-tell-superior-from-shoddy\/\">Get Rich Slowly article<\/a> for a list of things to check.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Your Home Casual?<\/h2>\n<p>I hope this article gave you some new ideas that you can try out in your casual rooms. Do you have more questions about casual decor? Leave me a comment below! Or keep reading more casual decor tips in my article <a href=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/2892\/8-ideas-for-casual-dining-room-wall-decor\/\">8 Ideas for Casual Dining Room Wall Decor<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re creating a casual room, you probably know the descriptions you want to avoid: stiff, formal, stuffy, aloof, cold, delicate, fragile, pretentious. Casual implies a different set of descriptions: relaxed, unassuming, welcoming, warm, sturdy, comfortable. Casual isn\u2019t really a style. It\u2019s a mood. It&#8217;s a feeling that nothing has to be perfect. If the pillows get scattered around the room, it&#8217;s OK. If books are open around the coffee table, the room isn&#8217;t aghast at the unsightly mess. The real question becomes, how can we create a casual room that still looks cohesive and intentional? A room that your parents can walk into and say \u201cOh, this is so pretty.\u201d And at the same time, a three year old and a dog can run around in it into it and no one gets anxious. A mood is difficult to pin down with guidelines. You can create the same mood in lots of different ways, so guidelines are easily broken. But they\u2019re a place to start. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind until you branch out into your own style to create different moods!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[174,173,6,7],"class_list":["post-2886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-roominess","tag-casual","tag-mood","tag-roominess","tag-roominesstv"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Makes a Casual Room? - Roominess<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hollidaydesignonline.com\/roominess\/2886\/what-makes-a-casual-room\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Makes a Casual Room? - Roominess\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you\u2019re creating a casual room, you probably know the descriptions you want to avoid: stiff, formal, stuffy, aloof, cold, delicate, fragile, pretentious. 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