Famed designer, Nate Berrkus, always has such good ideas as to how a room should look when he decorates and designs a room. He has great ideas that are tailored to the styles of different people in the audience of his show each day.
When he asks them questions, it is evident that the general population has an idea of what they like but they just simply do not know what the style is. There are so many out there to fit every taste. But usually, they fall into a few categories of style that bring a home to life.
It’s What is on The Inside That Matters When Buying A Home
Most often, people generally go in the direction of the traditional style when thinking of creating a style. It is an easy style with which to work. Traditionally styled homes are known for being calm, orderly and very “matchy-matchy.” Everything has its place and there are no surprises or eye-jolting combinations.
As a very elegant style, in a traditional home, you will see lots of crown molding, chair rails, and complimentary baseboards. In terms of decorating, traditional styles often use soft understated fabrics that may have simple details such as stripes, florals, or geometric shapes. Accessories are often placed in a room in matching pairs like two lamps, two pillows, two chairs, and so on. While traditional is a classic look, it is very predictable and sometimes lacks any character or individuality.
Totally opposite from traditional is the contemporary style of design and decorating. The focus of contemporary style is straight lines and lots of space. Additionally, with the contemporary look, a clean design using different materials is achieved with metal, stone, glass and heavy textures. Art in homes is often in the form of sculpture, paintings featuring straight lines, and bold color. The contemporary look is for those who like a minimalist feel to things as well as those who consider themselves to be modern and in-style.
Electic Styles Homes Are The New Rave of Home Buyers
A favorite style that is kind of a mish-mash of design comes forth in an eclectic style. Eclectic styled homes feature the unexpected in terms color. A room may have a neutral base to it then suddenly highlight a punch of color. These homes have unusual pieces of furniture often custom made and painted to pull out the personality of the homeowner. Fabrics are textured and contain punches of color that are surprising and fun. Eclectic homes are cheerful and make everyone happy.
Along the lines but slightly more understated is another favorite style – casual. With today’s busy lifestyles, people long to feel comfortable and relaxed when at home. That is why a casual look has become so popular with designers and design enthusiasts. A casual home has a little of everything in it. It combines that simple, traditional look with the textures and whimsy that is seen in an eclectic home.
Arrangements of furniture are often less symmetrical and do not always come in pairs. Upholstery is usually neutral in color and usually is brought out by a bold color in the fabric through a brightly colored pillow or a small flash of color in upholstery. Furniture like chairs and sofas are thick, cushiony and very inviting. Wood finishes are often lighter in color than in traditional homes.
There are so many more styles in interior design. The goal of design is to bring out your personality and let it shine without going crazy. With all of the television shows, cable channels, books, magazines and websites, it is easy to get the look you want with lots of direction from the professionals. Do not be afraid to try something new but start small and go from there. And remember to keep the same look throughout the house. Rooms should appealing and flow from one to the other. Have fun and be excited about creating a new style!
This article was provided by Aaron Seekford, also known as Mr. Arlington a Realtor in Arlington, VA. For more information about Aaron, you can check out his Arlington VA real estate website or tune into his local Arlington news blog for the latest happenings in Northern, Virginia.
