{"id":1849,"date":"2011-10-13T11:16:14","date_gmt":"2011-10-13T15:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hickoryfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=1849"},"modified":"2011-10-13T11:16:14","modified_gmt":"2011-10-13T15:16:14","slug":"traditional-design-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/traditional-design-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Design Style"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last Updated Thursday, October 13, 2011<\/div>
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\"traditionalIf you have a taste for formal furnishings, intricate designs, and rich, glossy finishes, traditional styling elements are what you need. Originating with furniture created for European royalty between the 17th and 19th centuries, traditional home furnishings have a rich historical presence that instills order and elegance. With a broad spectrum of styles and applications, learn how easy it is to incorporate a traditional design style in your home.<\/div>\n

Furniture<\/h2>\n
Intricate and distinct, traditional furniture<\/a> can be used as a decorative focal point or as an overall design theme. Due to their bold formality, traditional pieces can stand on their own. For this approach, consider incorporating a large statement piece. For example, in a dining room, a traditional sideboard would be a great stylistic addition. Typically found in oak or similar rich finishes, this sizable piece will create excellent storage capacity, and more importantly, it will put a formal spin on your dining room decor. However, if\u00a0you’re looking to utilize this trend on a grand scale, consider buying a complete set of traditional furniture. This doesn’t mean you have to use it all in the same room. Spreading the pieces throughout the house will create a unified theme that’s tastefully\u00a0traditional.<\/div>\n

Color<\/h2>\n
Color in traditional decor is typically a combination of warm mid-tones with a scattering of very dark and light accents. For larger areas, like walls, opt for warm natural tones, like olive green or sandy brown. Choosing a muted wall hue lends itself to a more expansive color palette for textiles and accent pieces. For upholstered furniture, choose a color that complements the walls, but also stands out. For instance, against sandy brown walls, a deep red sofa would correlate perfectly with a traditional design aesthetic. Rich, jewel-toned rugs, especially against dark hardwood floors, further complement this trend.<\/div>\n

Fabrics<\/h2>\n

Rich textural fabrics are perfect for complementing the ornate curves and woodwork of traditional furniture. For instance, velvet and brocade are two luxury-rich options that are as elegant as they are sensually luxurious. For a more contemporary approach to traditional furniture, try employing suede or leather. This alternate application will give a fresh, modern twist to a traditional piece. Patterns are also a popular fabric element to consider. To incorporate pattern, look for plaids, paisleys, and stripes. However, avoid mixing and matching these varieties, as the effect could be distracting. Instead, by choosing one area for patterned textiles, you’ll create an exciting eye-catching accent.<\/p>\n

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Traditional design schemes represent a great variety of easy to incorporate accessories. Even if you decide not to introduce this trend through furniture elements, consider utilizing traditional styling in accent form. Lamp pairs are an ideal addition to any room. The classic and symmetrical nature can add a sense of balanced elegance to any space. Choose heavy brass lamps with ornate details, and pair them with matching shades, preferably ivory or white silk. Wall sconces, urns, and vases are also great options for traditional accent pieces. In the dining room, consider displaying a set of antique traditional China. Even if the room itself doesn’t feature traditional elements, the china will serve as an interesting sophisticated focal point.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last Updated Thursday, October 13, 2011 If you have a taste for formal furnishings, intricate designs, and rich, glossy finishes, traditional styling elements are what you need. Originating with furniture created for European royalty between the 17th and 19th centuries, traditional home furnishings have a rich historical presence that instills order and elegance. With a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":303,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,15,10,68],"tags":[183,195,196,197],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1849"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/303"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1849\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1849"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=1849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}