Use rustic accessories, such as these woven baskets and wooden stools, to soften the edges of more contemporary, built - in units. (idealhome.co.uk)
I tend to apply straight from the stick, then blend a little to soften the edge with a shadow brush or my finger tip. (kerrylifeandloves.com)
While this is an inevitable part of being the new kid on the block, giving the new employee some measure of control over her tasks and time certainly helps soften the edges. (entrepreneur.com)