The Transitional style, in essence, is both traditional and contemporary. One of the most popular styles to date, the Transitional look is timeless; sometimes resort-like in spirit, this style combines warmth with modern, clean lines and neutral color palettes with texture and balance. When … [Read more...] about Contemporary + Traditional = Transitional
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Highlighting the Classic Rustic Farmhouse
The Farmhouse design style is practical, comfortable and dates back to the early settlers in the US. The rustic or classic farmhouse style incorporates vintage furnishings, wood elements, and mismatched pairings – reliant on style, personality, and history. When designing a rustic or … [Read more...] about Highlighting the Classic Rustic Farmhouse
The Function of Mid-Century Modern Design
The mid-century modern design style gained popularity post WWII when families were looking to purchase new homes with modern furnishings. Mid-century is still very much in demand today, combining an understated, uncluttered, clean look that favors function. When designing a mid-century … [Read more...] about The Function of Mid-Century Modern Design
Modernizing the Farmhouse
The Modern Farmhouse design style is relatively new and very trendy. It combines the rustic farmhouse style with clean lines and updated features found in the modern style, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort without being over-the-top or fussy. While the classic farmhouse style incorporates … [Read more...] about Modernizing the Farmhouse
Contemporary Sophistication
Contemporary design became popular in the 1970’s, combining several design styles including Modernism, Art deco and others. Contemporary style highlights what’s ‘in the moment,’ however, one of the most distinctive features of contemporary design is the use of lines. Vertical, horizontal or curved, … [Read more...] about Contemporary Sophistication
An Industrial Design Revolution
Taking inspiration from factories and warehouses built in the later 19th and early 20th centuries, the Industrial style highlights the raw and unfinished, rather than hiding it. Reclaimed wood, iron, brick and concrete, are all staple materials that help highlight the Industrial style that should … [Read more...] about An Industrial Design Revolution
Traditional 101
The Traditional style is the perfect combination of comfortable and classic design. Incorporating the design elements from a variety of centuries, most notably the 18th and 19th centuries, this style blends warm and rich inviting colors with pieces of classic art, antiques, and history. While … [Read more...] about Traditional 101