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 […]
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Style Guide – Transitional
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 […]
Style Guide – Traditional
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 […]
Style Guide – Industrial
Written by Angela Radley, A. Radley Designs Celebrating our Industrial Roots Sometimes 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 […]
Style Guide – Shabby Chic
Written by Joanne MacCallum Shabby Chic – the beauty of imperfection In 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, […]
Style Guide – French Country
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 […]
Style Guide – Eco/ Sustainable Design
Written by Alicia Paley, Alicia Paley Home Interiors What 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 […]
Style Guide – Ranch
Written by Mary Armstrong Crane, Mary Crane Interior DesignRonald Reagan’s “Western White House” in the hills near Santa Barbara, California, was a ranch house. So is the expansive home of Ree Drummond, star of HGTV’s “The Pioneer Woman” on the Food Network, who lives on a cattle ranch “in the middle of nowhere”. Likewise, the Modernist […]
Style Guide – Bohemian Décor
What is Bohemian Décor? written by Julie GernsThe term “Bohemian” is derived from the French word for “gypsy” and this style is just as free spirited, well traveled and artistic as its name implies. Individuality is displayed throughout the home and the collections of furnishings, art, and accessories are as diverse as the individuals. Artists, actors, […]
