There are six basic room decorating styles: Casual, Contemporary,
Country, Eclectic, Formal and Traditional.
Casual focuses on a warm, comfortable, casual and inviting feel.
Typical furniture is chucky, rectangular and comfortable.
Accessories are not bold or over done, chosen in warm usually
earth tone colors giving it that relaxed calm feeling.
Contemporary is basic, simple, modern and sophisticated. The focus
is on comfort, practicality without clutter. The common elements are
open design, clean smooth lines, bold color mixed with neutrals.
There are no fills, ruffles or florals in this style.
Country is characterized by that friendly, casual, cozy feeling of
history and heritage. A mixture of heirlooms, vintage furniture,
area rugs and accessories. Common basics include; wainscoting,
non luster wood which is distressed, wooden floors, doors, trim and
ceiling moldings. Accessorized with antiques, natural materials,
ceramics, pottery, rustic items, candles, baskets and collections for charm.
In the eclectic style there are no rules. It is fun, funky, unconventional,
often dramatic combination of interesting, unusual and unrelated
accessories. In order to make this style work, the basic principles of
design have to work together.
The Formal Room Style is characterized by it elaborate, extravagant,
luxurious, refined and elegant combination of furniture and accessories
to give the impression of richness. Common in this style are the use of
carved details, fine dark polished wood, embellishments, vibrant rich
color and luxurious fabrics. Symmetry plays a large role in this style.
Traditional is a balance between casual and formal, with a more functional
and relaxed sophistication. Symmetry and balance are characteristic of this
style, but the colors tend to be neutral or muted tones. The traditional style
of decorating hasn’t changed much over the years; it’s a neutral look that
never really goes in and out of style.
Home Staging includes the elements of basic room styles, room flow and
a harmonious mix of furniture, fixtures, colors, textures and accessories.
