What's Your Design Style?

Welcome to the Creative Classics Design blog! This is our perspective on styles, trends, design tips and how-to's. We hope you enjoy the journey with us and please comment on our entries! We love feedback! And of course stop by our store, Creative Classics, in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

 

So what's the best way to get started?? Get to know what YOU like and what YOUR style is. Do you like comfy cozy or prefer clean lines and crisp edges? Do you embrace color or prefer a neutral palette?  Below is a little cheat sheet on some basic design styles....and it's okay if you are more than one!

 

Quincy Sectional by American Leather

Contemporary:

 

White, Gray, Beige= 90%

Pop of color=10%

Clean Lines

Less is More

Bright Accent Colors (in moderation)

Oversized Art

Strong Linear Features- Horizontal and Vertical

Funky accents: Orchids, Sculptures, Statement Pieces 

 

think: Art Gallery, Vodka Martini - 1 Olive

 

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Garrison Chair and Chichester Sofa by CR Laine

 Traditional:

 

Prints, Prints, Prints (Floral, Plaid, Stripes)

Soft Lines, often plush

Colors are varied; range from warm beiges to rich jewel tones- full room color (no pops of accent)

Refined

Balance and Symmetry

Darker woods

Crown Moulding and Frames

Classic Accents: Oriental Rugs, Chandeliers, Tailored Drapery

 

think: Southern Living Magazine (and pretty much any room in it), Sweet Tea in Fine China

 

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Chester Sofa by Precedent
 

Transitional: 

 

 The love child of Contemporary and Traditional

Neutral Palette: Creams, Whites, Beiges, Grays, Soft hues

Mixture of Antique style pieces and simple lines

Equal parts warm and cool (brass nailheads on a white leather club chair)

Understated Patterns

Layers of Textures (chenille, leather, tweed)

Simply Framed Art work- organized

Updated Classics: Refined Wingback chairs, tufting but not overstuffed

 

think: Elle Décor, Trendy Hotel Rooms and Handspun Chocolate Milkshakes

 

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Interiors by Aspen Leaf Interiors
Try the Savoy Sofa by American Leather

 Rustic:

 

Leather, Nailheads, Animal Hides (faux is fine!)

Wood- lot's of wood

Comfy, Cozy, Overstuffed

Neutrals and Earth tones

Exposed Rafters and Stone Fireplaces

Woven Textiles, Geometrical Patterns

Heavy Furniture- Sturdy, Sometimes Masculine,

 

think: Colorado Lodge with Spiced Apple Cider

 

 

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Try the Luxe Sofa by American Leather



Ecclectic:

 

Funky

Personalized with Artifacts

Mixture of Styles, Fabrics and Themes

Playful and Whimsical

Comfortable and Relaxed

Sense of Familiarity

Bold Colors and Patterns

  

think: The Cool Girl's Apt in Every Movie; Moscow Mules in Tin Cups 

 

 

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All ideas above are based on personal thoughts, online research-- sources include: houzz.com; Wikipedia.com and our vast experience in the furniture industry!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

-Team CC