Interior Design Styles Notes (PDF)

DESIGN STYLES FI21 Interior Design Fundamentals TRADITIONAL Dark stained woods, like cherry, mahogany, oak Antique furniture Color palettes: Jewel tone or historic colors, like Williamsburg colors, blues and yellows. Textiles: Patterns include checks, plaids, flor...

DESIGN STYLES FI21 Interior Design Fundamentals TRADITIONAL Dark stained woods, like cherry, mahogany, oak Antique furniture Color palettes: Jewel tone or historic colors, like Williamsburg colors, blues and yellows. Textiles: Patterns include checks, plaids, florals, toiles, with trims and cording. Patterned oriental rugs with jewel tones. Wood floors Think museums Wanna play a game? Look at the 2 pictures. Which one is traditional? What details make it traditional? What details make the other NOT traditional?  Traditional: Eclectic: Ornate pieces Elements from different Color palette is dark & rich time periods Velvets & silks Color palette vary Checks or plaid prints Stained trims CONTEMPORARY Sleek clean lines Accessories: Metals and glass Furniture: Leather & unusual style Color palette: Whites, blacks and greys with pops of color Minimalism Present day Materials are a mix (natural & made) Study the 2 pictures. Which one is contemporary? What details make it contemporary? What details make the other NOT contemporary? Modern Contemporary Early 20th century Present day Warm neutrals Neutrals & strong contrast Clean, strong lines Curved & sculpted lines ECLECTIC Lots of different colors Lots of different fabrics, patterns, textures Worldly look Bohemian What makes this room Eclectic? What makes this room Eclectic? Lots of different & bright colors Lots of different patterns mixed together Collections of things Worldly travel Sometimes called “Gypsy style”. TRANSITIONAL “Casual elegance” Traditional style with contemporary twist (more funky or modern) Whites, dark stains, bright accents with contemporary artwork Sleek lines on furniture, windows, but warmer than straight contemporary. Accessories: mixture of traditional & contemporary Golds & other metals are polished & have matte finishes. What makes this picture an example of transitional design style? What makes this picture an example of transitional design style? Clean lines Simple accessories Whites & neutrals Matte mirror trim COTTAGE Casual feel Overstuffed furniture comfy furniture. Whites, off whites, shabby chic. mixed with natural elements Painted furniture with worn or aged look Mixed metals like burnished colors, matte and brushed finishes. What are the Cottage elements in these 2 examples: OTHER STYLES Rustic Coastal Zen Hacienda Steampunk Shabby Chic Postmodern Coastal Steampunk Shabby Chic Additional Resources: Gibson, Roanique. “10 Contemporary Elements That Every Home Needs.” Freshome.com, 18 July 2014, freshome.com/2013/09/30/10-contemporary-elements-that-every-home-int erior-needs/. “How to Design a Cozy Cottage-Style Interior.” This Old House, This Old House Magazine, 10 May 2017, www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/how-to-design-cozy-cottage-style-interior. Lee, Tonya. “Fuse Eclectic Style into Your Home Decor With These Tips.” The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2017, www.thespruce.com/decorating-in-the-eclectic-style-452456. Little, Shelley. “Transitional Design: What It Is and How To Pull It Off.” Freshome.com, Decorating Ideas, 25 Nov. 2015, freshome.com/transitional-design/. Nafie, Coral. “19 Reasons to Love Traditional-Style Decor.” The Spruce, 27 Nov. 2016, www.thespruce.com/decorating-in-the-traditional-style-1977669.