What is Traditional Style?

One of the most popular styles in interior design, traditional style finds its heart in tradition, as its name aptly describes. Inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries, this on-trend style sends a clear message of comfort and timeless warmth through a blend of classic art, antique feature items and furniture that brings a historical familiarity from eras past.

Authentic traditional style welcomes its guests and gives a sense of order and calm. With its love for symmetry, traditional style can sometimes take a formal approach that continues to evolve through its incorporation of patterns, vintage feel furnishings and eclectic antique finds. With the ease of freedom to create a personalise spin on the design, traditional styling oozes global influences from Europe, Uk and Asia.

A popular choice in interior design that never goes out of style, this stylish yet understated look blends in seamlessly in just about any location, whether a city apartment or country home.

Use of colour

Providing a sense of calm and harmony, a predictable feature of traditional style is the neutral colour palette found on the walls throughout. However, colour still plays a significant role in this design style through featured art and decor items, textiles and dark wood, complemented by the warm tones found in rich colours such as reds, browns and greens.

Placing greater emphasis on patterns than colours, authentic traditional styling incorporates muted stripes, damasks, florals and chinoiserie prints in decor items and featured wallpaper that brings life to the neutral colour foundations in the home.

Flooring

A staple feature of traditional styling in the home, hardwood floors are used in rich wood finishings such as cherry, walnut, maple, mahogany and merbau. Continuing its harmonious feel, adding a beautiful vintage style rug or floor covering presenting Persian or Turkish roots can add life and personal flair to the wooden feature flooring.

Traditional style furniture

Traditional style furniture is not exclusive to one particular style or era as it is all about an eclectic mix of history, luxury and design. Placing great emphasis on symmetry, it is usual to find furniture pieces and decor items in pairs. Consistency is key to creating a calm and organised feel, and the incorporation of matching furniture and decor pieces adds to the harmony this design style offers.

Heavy and ornate, traditional style furniture is well known for its dark timber finishes and intricate detailing. Beautifully carved wood, tufted upholstery and classic furniture pieces are key in this popular style. Windows are always luxuriously dressed with floor-to-ceiling drapery, valances, and lounge chairs adorned with patterned cushions and elegant throws.

Underscored by classic furnishings inspired by the 18th and 19th Centuries, this popular style offers a regal influence perfectly matched with a homely warmth found in the ornate touches of wingbacked chairs, fireplaces and elaborate mouldings. Unlike the minimalist look of modern design, traditional style stands out with featured embellishments and antique flair.

Traditional style kitchens

The classic designs and elegant character of a traditional style kitchen offer a timeless appeal and warm atmosphere in the home all year round. As the heart of the home, the kitchen is a featured space of traditional style.

Though inviting the flexibility of personal flair, a traditional style kitchen generally boasts a simple design that adds a little fun with complementing bold accents. For example, a white kitchen partnered with a dark granite benchtop can be brought to life with the addition of a brightly coloured feature kitchen island. This design style remains organised and elegantly structured as its style is known for, while throwing in some flair and individuality into the kitchen space.

Traditional style kitchens add character and charm while still creating function, storage and plenty of style. Painted cabinetry, granite or laminate countertops and backsplashes provide perfect opportunities for incorporating personalised touches to the kitchen. Glazed doors or stained glass add character to a traditional style kitchen, and wooden flooring or checkered tiles can add personal flair to the space.

Experts in traditional style kitchens, Modern Kitchens Northside provide quality options to create quality traditional style kitchens. The MKN showroom offers professional insight into the variety of finishings and options available for your kitchen build or renovation.

It is not surprising that traditional style remains one of the most popular choices in current design trends in Australian homes. Celebrating highlights of past eras and design movements, traditional style provides an elegant and polished visual that’s both impressive and comfortable to live in. Traditional style boasts a rich, warm and inviting feel that appeals to all ages and personalities as it brings a sense of calm and familiarity into the home—the perfect mix of functionality, elegance and timeless luxury.

If you’re inspired by a look that evokes the simple beauty of the past, traditional style could be the ideal design for your home.

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