One of the most popular styles of decorating is the traditional style
. There are several reasons to use the traditional style decor but the main reason is that it is readily available in furniture stores and department stores so you can always find something to use. You don't have to wait to inherit your grandmother's furniture you can get the look you want today. Because of modern changes you can get even more choices in the traditional style.
Traditional design tends to lean towards soft colors instead of bright. You can find them accented in jewel tones, gold or even silver. Using soft colors can give your room a relaxed feel and look to any room. Using a few antiques in your decor can give the room a stylish look. If you have a dining table handed down to you then add modern dinnerware to give it a lift.
The fabrics you choose for drapery, furniture upholstery, and accent pieces can do much to add to the traditional feel. While fabrics and textures don't need to match perfectly they do need to work well together and be durable enough to withstand regular use. In a living room or dining room consider using a large area rug to pull all the different colors together. Since these areas are usually high traffic consider choosing an area rug made of a very durable material or putting a rug pad underneath the rug. Synthetics are usually the best material for area rugs in high-traffic areas.
Accessories are important but keep them to a minimum. Too may accessories can make the room look smaller and more crowded. You can also add a few modern pieces to create the best of both worlds look; traditional and modern.
Most bedroom sets come complete; bed frame, chest of drawers, dresser, and a nightstand. You can accent this traditional look with pastel sheets and low lighting.
Today you can purchase dining room tables and chairs in so many different patterns and styles. If you have an oval or rectangle table you want to use Queen Anne or Chippendale style arms. This will give you a traditional look and feel. Traditional interior furniture now comes with a lot of storage space that is tucked away where you can only see it.
Any home can use the traditional style. It just needs a little planning and a little time to achieve the look you want.