Traditional decorating is calm, orderly, and predictable. There is nothing wild or chaotic in a traditional room.Furnishings are classic and might feel outdated. Nothing is a surprise. Pieces match and are consistent.
Furniture and accessories are placed in pairs and centered in the room. There is nothing out of place or of a different style. Everything has the look that it goes together.
Traditional rooms are not ostentatious but rather somewhat casual. Furniture pieces are often reproductions. Modern, eclectic pieces have no room in a traditional space.
Traditional style homes feel comfortable for any age group. It's a familiar look that you'd see in magazines or furniture showrooms. A traditional room is not a place to showcase a piece of modern art or stainless steel furniture.
Upholstered furniture in a traditional room exhibits classic lines and understated details. It is functional, unfussy, and restful looking. Edges are soft, smooth, and blend into the whole.
In general, a traditional room will use a mix of vertical lines with more restful horizontal lines. Gentle curves are seen in furniture, pillows, and accessories.
Fabrics in a traditional room are generally neither too shiny nor too textured. Florals, plain colors, muted plaids, understated stripes, geometrics, tone-on-tone, and small all-over patterns are common.
Color in a traditional room is often in a mid-range of tones, though very dark and very light colors can also be used. Pretty multicolor florals are often the basis of a traditional color scheme that uses the lightest color on the walls and deeper hues for upholstery and flooring. Avoid neon brights and jarring combinations.
The overall ambiance of traditional decor is homey, understated, and non-jarring.
As in formal settings, furniture in a traditional room is often arranged on a straight axis within the room. The sofa will directly face or sit perpendicular to the fireplace and a bed will back up to the center of the longest bedroom wall.
Wood furniture will usually have a mix of straight and curved lines. There may be light carving details as well. While wood pieces will often be finished with darker stains, a traditional room might also use lighter woods as long as the lines of each piece are classic.
Originally writen by thespruce and most pictures collected from pinterest.
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