Art Deco – opulent, grandeur, modern, streamlined style from 1910's - 1930's, polished surfaces, strong geometric shapes and asymmetrical design, glass, metal, concrete, steel, lacquer
Asian – uncluttered, bold colors mixed with peaceful neutrals, lacquered and bamboo furniture, multi-purpose items, floral rug or mat, paper floor screens, delicate fountains
British Indies – dark heavy woods, wicker & rattan accents, sisal rugs, colors in browns, beiges, creams, golds, large plants, animal & botanical prints, oriental accessories
Casual – simple details, textured fabrics and accessories, soft horizon lines, low-sheen surfaces, asymmetrical design, touches of whimsy as desired, mix of light and dark wood tones
Casual Elegance – charming, bordering on shabby chic or country, stylized or themed fabric patterns, painted items
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Casual Elegance – charming, bordering on shabby chic or country, stylized or themed fabric patterns, painted items
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Contemporary – uncluttered, light to medium wood tones, softer curved edges, leathers, textural fabrics, larger cushions, statement items
Cottage – mixture of light colors, comfortable cottons, painted or two-tone furniture, airy curtains, slip covered chairs, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, textured solids for fabrics
Country French – sunny yellows, golds, fiery reds, greens, and bright blues make up some color combinations, while whites, creams, beiges, greys, muted pastels will make up another more elegant version, walls are subtly painted if plastered, or stained if they are wood, furniture will be mixed wood tones, painted pieces, and weathered metals, fabrics are mixed and varied in scale and pattern
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and trim, tight small cushions
Industrial Chic – contemporary urban style, modern and timeless, texturally and visually appealing, clean-lined, mixing of brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, glass
Italian – rich warm color mixed with warm neutrals, faux wall treatments, rich warm woods with carving details and graceful curves, dark and gilt accents, detailed ceiling moldings, marble topped tables, iron accents, tapestries and Persian rugs, heavy silk or velvet curtains layered with sheers, intricate patterns and prints for fabrics, lots of full pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, chandeliers and mirrors
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Masculine – dark rich colors, dark wood tones, touches of the 'eclectic', simple tailored natural fabric items, artwork with meaning
Shabby Chic – slip covers, flea market finds, cozy relaxed rooms, lived-in look, time-worn appeal, faded colors, soft comfortable fabrics, painted furniture
Traditional – gracious and inviting, 18th and 19th century styling, understated elegance, warm wood tones, tailored window treatments, patterned upholstery (tone-on-tone as well as multi-colored), oil paintings, crystal, silver and bronze
Whimsical – themed style, playful hand-painted murals on walls or furniture, somewhat ‘funky’, non-standard use for certain items, colorful, impulsive.
Eclectic – unexpected contrasts of style and texture, variety of design periods and mixing of eras, layering of diverse items, style focuses on color, pattern, shape, and composition
Feminine – soft sensual lines, lush and luxurious fabrics, typically pastels and tone-on-tone colors, crystal, elegant, petite and streamlined fixtures
Formal – typical in period homes/historic public spaces (i.e. White House), elaborate architecture, symmetrical design, highly polished dark wood tones, large mirrors, brass, crystal, smooth and lustrous fabrics, balanced patterns, antiques, oriental rugs, oil paintings, dressmaker touches on upholstery and pillows, layered window treatments with lots of fabric and t