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CharacteristicsThe characteristics of American Colonial usually consists of woodwork and trim used widely throughout the house including wood mantels and surrounds, corner cupboards in kitchens, and dining rooms, wainscot and crown moulding trim at ceiling and wide baseboards and case trim around doors and windows

Eighteenth Century Colonial•Formal design•Fine furniture, cabinetry making, and joinery techniques•Fine hardwoods such as walnut, cherry, mahogany•Reinterpretation of classic 18th & early 19th C. artisans such as Chippendale, Sheridan, and Hepplewhite. Duncan Phyfe was extremely popular.•Fabrics included tapestry, velveteens, brocades

Early American•Rustic interpretations of early colonial furnishings•Mixed woods including knotty pine, maple, hickory, chestnut, and poplar•Rag, hooked, and braided rugs•Fabrics were cotton, wool, and linen•Iron and brass fixtures and lighting

• Characteristics• Arabian Interior Design consists of:

• Ornate print• Silk fabric in extravagant colors

• Utilizing a vast variety of accent pillows• Persian rugs

• Using valances for window treatments• Lamp shades

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• Characteristics• An ornate, fanciful and decorative style is characteristic of French

interior design.• Colors range from rich, sun-drenched Mediterranean hues to softer,

muted shades. Often, one color or fabric is repeated throughout the space.

• Accented by rich details and extensive use of gold, bronze and gilt.• Furniture generally includes French royal style antiques or

heirlooms.• Window treatments feature dramatic layers in the same color

theme of the room.• Flowers fill out a French home.

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• Characteristics• Rustic interior design creates an eclectic look that emphasizes nature:

homespun, timeworn, handcrafted, distressed items, constructed of natural materials or finished in a natural hue.

• Furniture: Rustic interior design furniture normally consists of wood, reclaimed lumber, and stone. However, bamboo, rattan, sisal, nubby cotton, wool, paper, glass, clay and various types of metal can also be incorporated to embellish the look. Heirlooms, flea market finds, DIY projects, folk art, collections, found items and vintage pieces coexist well in rustic decor, providing contrasting textures, patterns and colors. Metal-worked furniture is another great option to use with this concept.

• Structural: The rustic look features wooden beams and columns as well as hardwood or stone flooring. If you don’t have these elements in your home, it is possible to put up faux beams or columns to achieve the look.

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• Characteristics• Shabby Chic interior design presents a soft, feminine feel that

differentiates this look from other vintage styles. It is a uniquely romantic way of decorating that first originated in the the 1980’s in the United Kingdom. Shabby Chic interior design consists of furnishings that are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear, or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, opulent, yet cottage-style decor, often with an affected feel is emphasized to differentiate it from genuine period decor.

• Furniture: Shabby Chic furnishings show signs of wear and distressed, time-worn and painted layers.

• Fabrics: Fabrics tend to be cottons and old French linens. Whites and pastels are favorite colors.

• Decor: Popular decor items are pillows made of vintage fabrics, vintage linens, chenille bedspreads, vintage chandeliers, and anything with roses on it.

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• Characteristics• In Japanese, Zen refers to meditation. In interior design, it reflects balance, harmony and relaxation. Although

Zen interior design is not a proper design style and does not come with strict rules, it is often associated with Minimalism, simplicity and purity of lines. It is more a way of arranging a home and creating an atmosphere that offsets the stress and hassle of daily routine.

• Color: Zen interior design is all about natural colors, in soft tones, such as white, grey, green, shades of beige or pink beige, which have the power to induce a sense of relaxation and calmness. Chromatic harmony between the various elements is very important, as well as the visual continuity between walls, furniture and floors.

• Fabrics: Selecting fabric relies on the same rules of natural, light and comfortable. One of the essential elements of Zen interior design is the curtains, which provide a sensation of intimacy, while reducing noise and blocking air drafts. Go for natural textiles, such as linen, wool or bunting wool and match them with the rest of the room.

• Lighting: For a fully relaxing space, replace harsh florescent lights with calming, nature-inspired or candle lights. Place different sources of light which will allow you to control the intensity and the areas to be lighted. Avoid projecting a strong direct light from the ceiling and take advantage of all possibilities to mix a floor lamp, a lamp set and indirect light.

• Furniture: Zen-style furniture is characterized by simple and clear lines, avoiding complicated detail and excess ornamentation. The furniture should be high quality and made of natural materials as these bring a sense of warmth and relaxation. Storage pieces (closets, cupboards, chests of drawers) may be brought to life if painted in colors matching the rest of the interior.

• Plants: It’s not Zen without plants!

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• Characteristics• Minimalist interior design is one of the architectural centerpieces of the 20th

century. Spare and streamlined while still being inviting, minimalism is charming in almost any space. With less clutter to wade through and mentally process, the innate beauty of each piece of furniture or art in the home really starts to stand out.

• Color: Choose a general muted color to be the default of your space, and an accent color or two to highlight furniture and other accessories.

• Furniture: The less furniture the better! Think of which furniture can be eliminated without sacrificing comfort and livability. Go for a few pieces of plain, simple furniture with solid and subdued colors. Keep all surfaces clear and free of clutter.

• Keep only the essentials!• Floors: Can generally be anything (hardwood, concrete, etc.), but should be

completely clean with one rug to add color and create a focal point for the room.• Walls: Keep your walls clear as well with only one or two pieces of art to add

color.• Storage: Store everything out of sight.

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• Characteristics• Modern interior design derives its influences from the modern art movement that preceded

modern design. In painting, Modernism began with the Impressionists and others who used abstraction. Modern interior design grew out of the decorative arts, notably Art Deco, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It reached its peak in the 1950’s and 1960’s, which is why designers and decorators today may refer to modern design as being “mid-century.”

• Shapes: One of the most important elements in modern interior design is form. Modern design uses geometric shapes, including rigid squares and rectangles along with smooth curves (“clean lines”). Perfect circles and ovals are also common in modern interior design. Modern interior design is also generally very simple and even minimal (see: Minimalist), with few ornamental flourishes to interrupt the even, unbroken lines and flat surfaces.

• Materials: Modern interior design makes use of many materials. Wood and plastic are common, though designers often paint over wood with an opaque finish to cover the natural wood grain. Some designers do use natural wood as an organic contrast to more artificial shapes and materials. Glossy metals, such as stainless steel, are among the signature materials in modern interior spaces. The metal may be used for anything from the legs of a chair to the body of a lamp. Modern interior designers also make use of glass and plastic for their smooth, even surfaces.

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• Characteristics• Victorian interior design draws its roots from the Industrial Revolution which had a dramatic impact

on design during the era, increasing the prosperity of the middle class and allowing them to improve and upgrade the decor of their homes. Many chose to use architecture and furnishings that had previously only been available to the aristocracy and the upper class. In these homes, the owners crammed as many pieces of furniture, fabrics, and accessories as possible into a room, due to both an attempt to showcase new cultural interests, prosperity, and status, as well as the fashionable belief that bareness in a room was a sure sign of poor taste.

• Colors: Victorian interior design colors are warm and subdued, and include soft colors on gray or cream backgrounds, deep rich walnut and mahogany browns, black, and shades of teal, plum, aubergine, mustardy yellows and golds, burgundy, rust, blue, green (think sage and olive, not mint and kelly) and “dusty” hues like “ashes of roses” and a subdued shade of lavender.

• Fabrics: Choose from a wide variety of period reproduction and vintage fabrics and trims from printed floral chintzes and toiles to silk damasks and velvets.

• Patterns: Complex patterns often cover every surface of a Victorian home. From multiple wallpapers to luxurious fabrics and oriental rugs, Victorian interior design uses patterns lavishly throughout the home. Patterns range from flora and fauna to geometric patterns, stripes, damasks, and more.

• Furniture: Furniture is typically opulent. Excess can often be considered synonymous with Victorian interior design. Furniture and accessories should be elaborate and range from delicate to massive. Extravagantly ornate decorations, china, lace, stained glass, flowers, busts, souvenirs, framed paintings or prints, multi-layered window treatments, richly patterned fabrics, and accessories galore should be used liberally throughout the house. Restraint is not part of Victorian interior design.

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• Characteristics• Spanish interior design is a vibrant, colorful Mediterranean style that brings to mind rustic villas, sunny patios and an

old-fashioned, solid sense of family. Unlike other design styles, Spanish decor is fairly easy to achieve in your own home.

• Walls: Walls used in Spanish interior design are generally finished with a smooth-touch stucco texture or a faux finish–a paint technique where brush strokes, sponge patterns or varying shades of the same color are used to add dimension. Typical colors include Mediterranean-influenced warm and cool shades and earth tones such as taupe, burnt orange, chocolate brown, indigo blue, deep red and mustard yellow. Many traditional Spanish-style interiors have wood-framed windows and carved panels and ceilings accented with wood beams and decorative tin tiles or made entirely of wood.

• Flooring: Fully carpeted spaces are uncommon in Spanish interiors. Generally, a uniform hard flooring surface is installed throughout the home and accented with small throw carpets and large area rugs. Traditional Spanish carpets have a knotted weave in staggered rows. A neutral beige or off-white creates a background for linear-patterned designs in soft greens and yellows. The most traditional flooring choice in a Spanish-style home is hardwood, though budget-conscious designers can choose alternative flooring options such as slate, a heavy, matte-finished ceramic or terracotta tile with dark grout.

• Accents: Spanish interior design accessories include fabrics, wrought iron and pottery. Fabrics can be incorporated into the design with woven cotton throw rugs and window treatments made of cotton in muted colors. Wrought-iron rods can be used to hang window treatments. To incorporate more wrought iron into your design scheme, use a variety of decorative pieces such as door knockers, cabinetry and door hardware, wall sconces, chandeliers, headboards and fireplace covers. Random, small groupings of pottery and large vases add traditional, no-fuss styling.

• Furniture: Spanish-style homes often use leather and Mission-style dark, distressed wood furnishings. Some common dark wood choices include mahogany, walnut, ebony, butternut, teak and rosewood. Traditional furniture provides a complementary contrast to a Spanish-style home’s soft arches and whimsical architectural elements such as carved wood panels. Choose leather armchairs with straight backs, heavy wooden benches and wood chairs upholstered in woven cotton fabrics.

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interior decoration of a room or building".[1][2] An interior designer is someone who coordinates and manages

such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession

that includes conceptual development, communicating

with the stakeholders of a project and the management and execution of the design.

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