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Interior Design Styles
The document describes 26 different interior design styles including American Traditional, Arabian, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Chinese, English Country, French, Gothic, Industrial, Japanese, Medieval, Minimalist, Modern, Moroccan, Rustic, Scandinavian, Shabby Chic, Shaker, Southwestern, Spanish, Tuscan, Victorian, and Zen. Each style is defined by 2-5 characteristic design elements, colors, textures, and furnishings commonly found in homes of that style.
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- 2. 1.American Traditional Style Characteristics: ●Formal design ● Fine furniture ● Fabrics like cotton, wool and linen ● Rag, hooked and braided rugs ● Fine hardwoods like cherry and walnut
- 3. 2. Arabian Style Characteristics: ●Ornate print ● Silk fabric in extragavant colors ● Accent pillows ● Persian rugs ● Lamp shades
- 4. 3. Art DecoStyle Characteristics: ● Layered lighting ● Polished & shiny chrome fixtures ● Geometric shapes ● Polished wood & metal ● Springle glass & mirrored pieces
- 5. 3. Art NouveauStyle Characteristics: ● Stained & varnished hardwood ● Tiffany lamps & stained glass windows ● Colors like sage greens, browns ● Stylized flowers, leaves, buds & roots ● Oriental & colourful rugs
- 6. 4. Arts &Craft Style Characteristics: ● Emphasis on natural beauty ● Organic colors only ● Comfortable furnishings ● Emphasis on hand-painted details ● Metal accents
- 7. 5. Chinese Style Characteristics: ●Bold fusion of black, red & gold ● Paper lanterns ● Comfortable furnishings ● Bamboo, black or red lacquer finishes ● Oriental vases
- 8. 6. English CountryStyle Characteristics: ● Bright fabrics ● Toile patterned walls ● Framed botanicals ● Landscape paintings ● Embroidered rugs
- 9. 7. French InteriorStyle Characteristics: ● Mediterranean colors ● Gold, bronze & gilt ● French royal style antiques ● Flowers ● One color is often repeated
- 10. 8. French CountryStyle Characteristics: ● Rustic & welcoming ● Delicate furniture ● Brick floors ● Fireplaces ● Pottery
- 11. 9. Gothic Style Characteristics: ●Dark colors like maroon, navy blue ● Pillows in blood red & white ● Medieval tapestries ● Large windows ● Chandeliers
- 12. 10. Indian Style Characteristics: ●Rich & warm colors ● Mosaic tiles & wallpapers ● Polished concrete floors ● Bronze or gold statues ● Dark, solid furniture
- 13. 11. Industrial Style Characteristics: ●Bright & bold colors ● Exposed bricks ● Polished concrete floors ● Big comfortable sofas ● Free standing floor lamps
- 14. 12. Japanese Style Characteristics: ●Bare essential furnishings ● Sliding doors ● Negative space ● Simplistic, natural essence ● Absence of nonessential internal walls
- 15. 13. Medieval Style Characteristics: ●Utilized limestone or granite ● Deep, rich colors ● Stoves ● Hardwood, tile, concrete ● Dark finishes
- 16. 14. Minimalist Style Characteristics: ●A general muted color ● The less furniture the better! ● Keep only the essentials! ● Keep your walls clear ● Store everything out of sight
- 17. 15. Modern Style Characteristics: ●Rigid squares and rectangles ● Smooth curves ● Generally very simple ● Wood & plastic materials ● Smooth, even surfaces
- 18. 16. Moroccan Style Characteristics: ●Small tiles & mosaic designs ● Wool, silk, glass ● Ethnic patterns ● Crafty Moroccan lamps ● Carved wood elements
- 19. 17. Rustic Style Characteristics: ●Emphasizes the nature ● Wooden beams ● Metal-worked furniture ● Stone flooring ● Faux beams
- 20. 18. Scandinavian CountryStyle Characteristics: ● Light colors ● Reclaimed lumber ● Chopped pine ● Old & used furniture ● Dash of colors
- 21. 19. Scandinavian ModernStyle Characteristics: ● Wood floors ● Blue textiles ● Painted wood ● Warm functionality ● Clean lines
- 22. 20. Shabby ChicStyle Characteristics: ● Soft & feminine ● Distressed painted layers ● Vintage fabrics ● Vintage chandeliers ● Old French linens
- 23. 21. Shaker Style Characteristics: ●Neutral color palette ● Bare wood floors ● Bare & muted walls ● Maple wood furniture ● Wool, cotton & silk
- 24. 22. Southwestern Style Characteristics: ●Subdued colors ● Simple, unpretentious furniture ● Adobe exteriors ● Terracotta tiles ● Natural accents
- 25. 23. Spanish Style Characteristics: ●Smooth-touch tucco texture ● Fully carpeted spaces ● Fabrics & pottery ● Distressed wood ● Leather armchairs
- 26. 24. Tuscan InteriorStyle Characteristics: ● Earthy colors ● Terracotta tiles ● Candle sconces ● Rough plaster walls ● Simple windows
- 27. 25. Victorian Style Characteristics: ●Warm & subdued colors ● Vintage fabrics ● Oriental rugs ● Geometric patterns ● Opulent furniture
- 28. 26. Zen Characteristics: ● Naturalcolors ● Comfortable fabrics ● Simple & clear lines ● Plants ● Candle lights
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