Classic & Traditional
Classic and Traditional encompasses a wide scope of enduring and timeless design styles. Some examples of Classic and Traditional furniture are: Queen Anne, Empire, Federalist, Regency, Chippendale and Louis Philippe. Classic furniture features ornate carving, intricate veneer parquetry and formal composition. Upholstered pieces often use rich, luxurious fabrics like jacquard, damask and tapestry.
Country & Cottage
Country and Cottage style includes a variety of influences from American Colonial, French, Italian and English. Each has a distinct perspective, but Country and Cottage furniture is generally minimally adorned, constructed with either pine or oak and feature washed, antiqued or painted surfaces. Fabrics tend towards natural materials like cotton or linen and often feature floral or plaid patterns. English Country furniture is distinct in that it is generally more formal and tends more towards chintz fabrics. An icon of English Country style furniture is the Windsor chair with its distinct spindle-back and saddle seat.
Modern & Contemporary
Modern, sometimes called MidCentury Modern, Retro or occasionally Danish Modern, usually refers to a historical time period running roughly from 1930 until 1970. Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus School and Frank Lloyd Wright iconic Modern designers include: Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, Alvar Aalto, Isamu Noguchi, Eero Saarinen and Arne Jacobsen. Modern furniture emphasizes simplicity, utility and natural shapes with an emphasis on materials and technology.
Although often used interchangeably, Contemporary is not the same as Modern. Contemporary furniture reflects current trends in fashion and design. Contemporary furniture often features added conveniences such as cup-holders in the arms of Sofas, power reclining mechanisms or electronic compatibility. Current trends include elegant curving lines, neutral color schemes, low-grain wood and materials like leather, stainless steel, glass and chrome. Often pieces are accented with vibrant colors or geometric patterns.
Eclectic & Transitional
Eclectic furniture does not refer to a single design ethic but rather to the combination of different styles in a way that is fresh and pleasing. It is a good way to incorporate family heirlooms or feature pieces into an otherwise contemporary room. Although challenging, when well designed an Eclectic approach can deliver visual impact in a way that is truly unique.
Transitional furniture is designed with versatility in mind. With subtle design elements and modern materials, Transitional furniture adapts well to virtually any décor, is easy to co-ordinate and is an excellent choice for an open floor plan that.
