Know the basic Decorating Styles Contemporary, Modern, Transitional, Traditional, Eclectic

Traditional Style Furnishings modeled after Formal, rich 18th century England, English, 19th century Neoclassical and French country. Formal, rich Variety of textures, shapes

Traditional

Transitional Style Blend of traditional and contemporary furniture finishes, materials and fabrics are classic, timeless design. Furniture lines are simple yet sophisticated, featuring either straight lines or rounded profiles. Fabric is as diverse graphic patterns on overstuffed sofas and textured plush fabrics on sleek wood frames.

Transitional Furnishings  Curves combine with straight lines in a transitional style interior. The scale of the pieces is moderate size- not too small or too large A lack of ornamentation and decoration keeps the focus on the simplicity and sophistication of the design.

Contemporary Style *includes a range of styles developed after 1950’s. softened and rounded lines Interiors contain neutral elements and bold color, focus on the basics of line, shape and form.

Contemporary Furniture feature clean lines and smooth surfaces without any carving or adornment. light-colored woods such as maple and birch (which also have minimal graining), frosted or clear glass, stainless steel, nickel and chrome.

Contemporary Design

MODERN design 20th century furnishings Smooth surfaces. Low mass- clean lines. Use of glass, chrome, metal Minimal to no window treatments. Geometrical shapes

MODERN Design

MODERN

MODERN

Eclectic Design a mix of elements, more so than any other style, but pulled together with purpose.  Skill required to put together. ***Use of design principles necessary.

Eclectic design

ECLECTIC

Eclectic Design

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Design styles Find examples of 3 different types of design styles from magazine pictures. Traditional Transitional Contemporary Modern Eclectic Explain why you selected that design style.