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What's contemporary style? Simply put, contemporary at its core refers to things “of the moment.”  Five or ten years from now, contemporary design will likely have a different look and feel than it does today. This is where “modern” and “contemporary” go their separate ways. Modern design has a specific look and feel, developed during a specific design movement in the early 20th century, but contemporary design is always changing and will embrace new materials and pieces, as they are … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Contemporary

If you feel like modern is too sleek and traditional is too formal, your style-in-the-middle may be "transitional." Transitional design is a marriage of traditional and modern furnishings, surfaces, and materials. The result is a blending of the elegance and classic design elements and the clean profiles and understated colors of the contemporary style.  With it’s focus on light and warmth, transitional style joins the best of both worlds and fits right in with … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Transitional

There’s a reason that so many homeowners enjoy traditionally styled rooms and furnishings. These interiors boast a timeless blend of symmetry, classic patterns and subtle color schemes. This foolproof design style can feel familiar and comfortable – like coming home.   This look takes its inspiration from the past; it reflects classic European décor, including British Colonial revival, 18th century English, 19th century neoclassical and … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Traditional

Written by Angela Radley, A. Radley DesignsCelebrating our Industrial RootsSometimes called Urban Industrial or Industrial Chic, this interior design style is a nod to the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. It is during this era when manufacturing moved from using hand tools and simple machines in people’s homes to powered machinery and mass production in factories. If you are looking for a relaxed, undeveloped-looking, yet sophisticated impression, then Industrial might be … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Industrial

Written by Joanne MacCallumShabby Chic - the beauty of imperfectionIn the early 1990s, Rachel Ashwell found herself a mother of two looking for a casual style for interior design and furnishings. Shabby Chicevolved as a practical answer to family living. What is significant about this style is its ease of use: washable, portable, sensible ways of dealing with modern life. It is best know for its cotton slipcovers, faded prints, imperfect furnishings that read ‘shabby’ (worn and dilapidated) and … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Shabby Chic

Written by Nicole MillerFrench Country is a classic style that combines beauty and charm with function.  Since the 13th century, French Country style has evolved in the various provinces in the South of France. French Country reflects the warm, earthy, unpretentious, and comfortable way of life in this region.French Country is noted for its beautiful woods along with painted finishes and worn, faded colors like soft blues, reds, and yellows. What I love about French Country style is the … [Read more...] about Style Guide – French Country

Written by Alicia Paley, Alicia Paley Home InteriorsWhat is Eco Design and why is it important?Green or eco-friendly interior design focuses on improving indoor air quality as well as reducing the impact that furniture purchases have on the environment. This is so important to homeowners because anything that you bring into your home affects the quality of life. Because you spend so much time in your home, you want to be sure that all the items that go into your house are not contributing to … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Eco/ Sustainable Design