Traditional Turf Historical influences. Furniture styles that are based on historic design models and that are not contemporary fall under the broad umbrella of traditional. Traditional furnishings can hail from England in the 18th century, the French countryside, or even the exotic lands of the East. In silhouette, material, and detail, traditional pieces in many ways are familiar to us even though they evoke distant lands. An armoire from Provence might be adapted to the dimensions of today's American home, yet it still echoes the charm of France from centuries ago.
Visual themes tie varying historic styles together.
Because traditional styles span a broader range of cultures than contemporary and are more detailed in their design and ornament, selecting a traditional style seems complex. When mixing different traditional idioms, you can achieve a certain harmony by selecting a single element as a focus. For example, you might want all your wood pieces to be traditional and dark in finish and without much embellishment. That way it doesn't matter if the tables, chairs, and chests are British Colonial Revival or English Regency or even Victorian. HomePortfolio Inc. All rights reserved.