What’s My Style?
Do you find yourself drawn to one interior design style? Or do you prefer to mix it up a bit? Either way, you can create a space that has a professional designer “look and feel.” Our database contains hundreds of Home Furnishing websites, each categorized by product and style. Your first step is to determine what style category or categories best describes the look you want to achieve in your home.
Antique & Restoration
Your family knows where you are on the weekend. You love to look for the hidden stories of the past to surround yourself and those you love today. The styles vary with the generations and are commonly accented with accessories of fine china, rare collections and gorgeous woodworking detail. Your passion for home restoration is most likely an ongoing project and your search for period lighting, hardware, and tapestries are often rewarded with the “perfect find.”
Beach House
The home is easy and casual; a place where people feel “on vacation.” The look is crisp and clean. Wicker and painted furniture are accented with pastels and bright colors. It’s a spring and summer “feel” and resonates with the Caribbean, New England and Southern California vibe. You expect the sea, the sand and lazy palm trees.
Classic
Do you love the reproductions of older American and European influences? Symmetry, curved legs and strong details are prominently featured. You’ll favor rich tones of paint, darker woods and perhaps a Persian carpet on your hardwood floors. Considered more traditional, the Classic style maintains respect for the past and embraces the future.
Country & Casual
You have the home where the neighborhood congregates. Kids bring their friends, you share the dinner table with family, and you are certified “pet friendly.” The furnishings include elements from a formal style, but each room invites a good conversation and relaxed atmosphere. Often styles are mixed and tastefully woven together. There may be daises on the window sill, potted plants throughout the home, and throw pillows for comfort. Everyone tends to enjoy the cinnamon scented candle softly warming the family room.
Eco-Friendly
You are conscious of the planet you live on and share a respect for future generations. Your furnishings indicate an authentic conviction. From responsibly harvested wood to recycled materials, you like to incorporate the “green mindset”. You support sustainability, biodegradability, low toxicity and a healthy attitude. Any style can be enhanced with the integration of the latest research and product lines that support sustainability.
Exotic
When they enter your home, even a new acquaintance recognizes your open spirit. The Exotic style is inspired by a variety of cultures. A visit to Morocco, a safari in Kenya, some Chinese antiques from touring in Beijing, and precious artifacts gathered by friends returning from the Amazon light up each room in your home; even if you never left your driveway.
Modern
To be relevant, the modern style is forever evolving. From 1925 to 1940, it was the Art Deco movement. Retro became the Modern look in the 1950’s, continuing on through the 1980’s. Today’s modern style has two faces. One embraces the sleek look and feels “urban”. The space boasts metals; glass, light colored woods and black and white colors tend to be predominant.
There is also a warmer Modern look with clean simple lines and some “green” considerations. Favoring natural finishes and minimal fluff, the look is chic and fresh. Not cluttered, the forms are beautiful and executed flawlessly.
Mountain Retreat
Rustic and warm, the mountain retreat is symbiotic with Colorado, the Carolinas and the Northwest. Each room takes its cue from nature, and elements of a “life unhurried” comfort the soul. Distressed or painted finishes are popular in palettes inspired by the forest and lakes. Feel chilly? There is bound to be a great afghan nearby and a crackling fireplace to warm you up and light your way.
OUR DISCLAIMER: The days of living in a box are over, both in design and attitude. Most of us have a variety of preferences. We express our moods, affinities, and inspiration from room to room. Oftentimes we are decorating the rooms of our children or other family members, and their preferences are respected. Our moods change; lives evolve and most likely so will your décor. Have fun with the database and unleash your imagination! Go where you feel a familiar “vibe” and then venture into the wild beyond.
