Design Styles Quiz

Study Notes

Design Styles

Traditional:
- Features dark stained wood like cherry, mahogany, and oak.
- Furniture is often antique.
- Color palettes are jewel tones or historic colors (e.g., Williamsburg blues and yellows).
- Textiles include checks, plaids, florals, and toiles.
- Often features patterned oriental rugs with jewel tones.
- Wood floors are common.
- Gives off a museum-like atmosphere.
Eclectic:
- Mixes elements from different time periods.
- Color palettes vary.
Contemporary:
- Characterized by sleek clean lines.
- Accessories include metals and glass.
- Furniture often features leather and unusual styles.
- Color palettes often include whites, blacks, and greys, with pops of color.
- Reflects a minimalist aesthetic.
- Materials used are a combination of natural and manufactured materials.
- Represents present-day design.
Modern:
- Originated in the early 20th century.
- Features warm neutral colors.
- Characterized by clean and strong lines.
Cottage:
- Offers a casual feel.
- Emphasizes overstuffed furniture.
- Commonly features whites, off-whites, and shabby chic styles.
- Mixes natural elements with worn or aged painted furniture.
- Utilizes mixed metals with burnished colors, matte, and brushed finishes.
Transitional:
- Combines traditional and contemporary elements.
- Has contemporary twists within a traditional framework, giving a "more funky" or "modern" feel.
- Includes white, dark stains, and bright accents.
- Involves contemporary artwork.
- Utilizes sleek lines on furniture but with a warmer feel compared to straight contemporary design.
- Accessories are a mixture of traditional and contemporary elements.
- Often uses golds and other polished metals with matte finishes.
Other Styles:
- Additional styles include Rustic, Zen, Steampunk, Coastal, Hacienda, and Shabby Chic and Postmodern.