Dress Your House for Style Success!

When decorating a home it’s important to keep the architectural style in mind to create a cohesive look. Here’s a look at 5 of the most popular interior decorating styles we see in Orange County:1. Traditional: One of the most common styles with broad appeal.-Furniture often has straight or curved legs-Wood colors tend to be darker-Fabric typically doesn’t have texture or shine. Look for plaids, damasks, florals, stripes.-Balance and symmetry are often used-Neutral or muted colors – nothing bold2. Modern: Futuristic in style with lots of straight lines and no clutter-Sharp angles and straight lines-Nothing shiny but lots of use of the colors white, black and silver with a pop of bold color-Furniture often sits low to the ground-Bright lighting-Trendy accessories like abstract artwork3. Contemporary: A simple style that is relaxed and current-Furnishings tend to be  made of light colored woods, metal, or glass-Not many accessories to keep the space looking clean and clutter free-Colors are based on a neutral palette but emphasize the ‘it’ colors-Texture and colors are played up in area rugs and pillows4. Tuscan: Earthy and warm-Look for natural elements like stone or exposed brickwork-Painted walls often have texture applied (to look like Venetian plaster)-Oak/cherry furnishings that produce an ‘aged’ look, or wrought iron, are quite popular-Water features are often incorporated-Look for colors like yellow, brown, olive green, and wine to represent the Italian countryside5. Cottage: The look of a cozy beach vacation spot-Furniture is mixed and matched and has a vintage or antique feel-Oversized, comfortable furniture is frequently used… A lot of times with slipcovers that feature stripes or flowers or solid colors-Use of wrought iron and wicker-Wood has a distressed look-Popular colors tend to be whites, light blues, pale yellows, and khakiTo see 5 other popular styles and photos click here: http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/architecturecoach/articlearchive/1102_architecturecoach_10designstyles