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The Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Bachelors Chest is perfect for a traditional bedroom.
Are you one of the people who think that traditional interior design is outdated and, therefore, non-fashionable? This style is getting some bad raps only because it is misunderstood. When applied correctly, its inspirations from the past actually give the homeowners a sense of familiarity, propriety, and comfort.
There is a reason why this style has gone on for so many decades. It is welcoming and warm but it also promises to be exciting and fab. Only in the right hands, though, would traditional design become sensational.
It’s All About Symmetry
The traditional style is all about balance. Just take a careful look at the structure’s seemingly antiquated architecture and the furnishings that go with those and you would realize just how organized this style is.
While symmetry could mean subtlety, it does not mean static. You can create grouped formal arrangements that are situated along a room’s axis but these don’t necessarily need to match. So, yes, a traditional interior design could also be beautifully eclectic.
Soften the Edges
Traditional design has simple rules, though. Begin by having soft edges. There is no room for sharp angles in a traditional home. There is a need to emphasize the beauty of curves and skirted pieces here and there. You also need to have plentiful cushions that are plump and ultra-comfy.
Going for skirted couches might dampen your spirit, though, since you might be picturing the pieces from your grandma’s place. To keep the look fresh, find skirts that are beautifully tailored. Avoid the dated look by picking textural and neutral fabrics.
Remember also that you don’t have to cram a lot of tufted pieces into a room. If you do this, then you’re doing a Victorian look rather than the simplicity that traditional style offers.
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Jacob Swivel Club Chair is the epitome of comfort in the living room.
Be Conservative
Any traditional space needs to be conservative. There is no need to shout your presence or to create bold statements. It is a style that is laidback to the point of being mellow. Since this is so, your color palette should be around the neutral choices such as tan, beige, cream, and taupe. Deeper browns, greens, and reds, even blues, also tend to look fabulous in traditional interiors.
While neutrals are your go-to colors for your traditional home, you don’t have to be imprisoned in blandness so go for something fresh as well such as lavender, spring green, pale blue or chamois.
Being tone-on-tone when it comes to hue is the key to making the colors work in a traditional setup. Turquoise, yellow, fuchsia or lemon yellow all feel new yet they can still be acceptable in the traditional category. Always remember to balance them with the more subtle hues so that you still stick with the conventional look.
Wood is also one of the most common elements placed inside a traditional home. Go for mahogany, walnut, oak or cherry pieces. These darker wood tones are the ones that rule the traditional style. Don’t go for blond maple or bamboo as these are too pale to be considered for the traditional look.
Use walnut railings on a mainly white staircase and complete the look with cedar beams all across your ceiling. Altogether, these combine to provide the homey feeling and warmth that is essential to the traditional look.
If your home has hardwood flooring, then let them shine. Never leave the floor completely bare, though, as it provides the needed warmth. Always go for thick rugs which you could layer in your wood furnishings. Be sure to invest in carpets or rugs that come in the same color as your existing furniture pieces. This way, you will still have a collected look.
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