Traditional Furniture Style

FURNITURE

Traditional furniture is a formal design and the furniture is usually placed against the walls and has a rigid and conforming appearance. The furniture has curved lines and ornate carvings and can give a museum look if all period furniture is used. So, mixing in some clean, straight line pieces will soften the look.

ACCESSORIES

Large floral displays, table lamps with silk shades, oriental rugs, wall scones, vases, mirrors and books are used to accessorize the room. Drapery and curtains finalize the design and soften the room.

FABRICS

The most popular are the florals and tone-on-tone fabrics. Larger florals, muted plaids and brocades (embroidered look) are also used to reflect the traditional period.

COLORS

Browns, creams and taupes are the most neutral popular colors with this period and the shades can range from light to dark. The Traditional color scheme is for the floors to be dark, the walls lighter and the ceilings flat white. Gloss painted crown molding finishes off the room.

Decorate With Traditional Furniture Style

Traditional furniture style has been a popular for centuries and will continue to stay in the fore front of design styles because of it's "handed down" elements.

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Decorate With Contemporary Furniture Style

Those who prefer the mix of modern and clean lines steer towards this popular contemporary furniture style.

FURNITURE

The furniture of this style has clean and smooth lines and not the carvings of the Traditional style; but has smooth and rounded edges and lends itself to a more relaxing style. Contemporary furniture is close in relation to modern but without the starkness. Comfort is the primary goal with this style, so look for deep and large scale pieces.

Chenile Side Chair. Carloina Funiture Gallery

Chicago Sofa Table. Carolina Furniture Gallery

ACCESSORIES

Artwork, unusual lamps, track lighting, large and dramatic floral displays grace the rooms. Glass, metal, stone and fabrics give the Contemporary style depth and texture.

FABRICS

Contemporary fabrics range from wools to cottons. Natural fabrics give the room a textural image. Large paterns and geometric shapes are used in accent pillows for visual impact.

COLOR

The colors range from neutral of greens, blues, beiges and grays are some of the colors, and bold color for an accent color to enhance architectural details. Accent architectural elements with contrasting color for a strong focal point.