the popular style names and their defining features
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The popular Style names and their defining features
Have developed over centuries as tastes of people change
All styles have benefits Many are derivations of previous styles
that evolved into a distinct type creating a particular feel or atmosphere
Many express a personality and taste specific to an era
Has clean lines (straight lines and sharp corners) Focus on function Avoids excessive ornamentation Blacks, whites and neutral tones dominateOften with a colour for emphasis (solid colours) Unadorned or window treatments that allow for the shape and line of the window be emphasized
Art pieces are a major focal point for contemporary
design
Soft colour contrasts for visual emphasis Rounded furniture provides warmer
setting Colours are complementary less focus on
any one element
Traditional Has roots in previous
generations Most popular style Focuses on natural
tones Has many textures
and miss-matched patterns
Timeless designs tend to be
more formal Elegant and inviting Dark woods & details
Chic
Many whites and washed out colours
Modern furniture is accented with vintage items
(alternatively) Shabby Chic
British look All white interior
walls, floors and ceilings
Accented with vintage items and distressed furniture
Arts and Craft (or Mission Style)
Incorporates hand crafted items made from natural materials
Earthly organic colours
Heavy square furnishings
Clean straight and simple lines
Other examples of mission style