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

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

3. Traditional

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Contemporary Design

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

10. MODERN Design

11. MODERN

12. MODERN

13. 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.

14. Eclectic design

15. ECLECTIC

16. Eclectic Design

17. See how rooms designs are organized by design styles.

18. 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.