Traditional decor remains one of the most popular styles of decorating in America.  Gracious and inviting, it evokes both images of understated elegance and the classical warmth of our childhood homes.

ACHIEVING THE TRADITIONAL STYLE OF DECOR:

Elegant, oversized sofas with exposed or skirted legs.

Bold and dark walls.

Expressive wall art and mirrors often compiled into groupings.

Armoires, entertainment built-ins, curios, and hutches.

Heirloom china, crystal vases, and beautifully potted plants.

Good quality furniture in tones of cherry, mahogany, walnut, and pecan.

Accent pillows.

Statement lighting from chandeliers to table lamps to wall sconces.

Symmetrical rooms.

Grandfather clocks.

For formal palettes, jewel toned colors.

The mixing and matching of patterns, textures, and colors.

Elaborate drapery treatments heavily accented with gimp, fringe, and tasseling.

The pairing of old with new.

Four poster or Savannah beds.

Queen Anne or Chippendale style chairs.

Wing backed chairs.

Small accent ottomans.

Animal prints.

Gentle curves or ornate carvings on chosen accent pieces of furniture.

Leather mixed with fabric upholstery.

English and French antiques.

A sense of order and continuity.

Matching hardware; door, cabinet, and fixtures.

Paired or matched objects.