A good way to decorate your home is by transcending periods. That is what the colonial style was able to achieve.
The traditional style is really for the more elegant feel. It's very tamed. What they term as old rich usually prefer this kind of style for their home. However, what has been termed as traditional is still very varied. You may have to check different era for the exact look that you are going for. There is the 18th century traditional style which is very different from the 19th century traditional style. Even the country where it came from is different.
Basics
The house should be uncluttered. Colors are very light to the eyes - white, yellow, pink and others that are considered young. Keep away everything that is necessary in a room. I would suggest that if you are worried about keeping your stuff in an enclose place like a basement, buy space saver bags since that will preserve your things. Even if you keep it away for long periods of time, it will not smell nor will it deteriorate.
It is also usually divided into several rooms. There is a room where the actual food preparation is done and also the place where the workers would eat. There is the cooking area and the fire place area for food that needs to be roasted. These things are now replaced with modern things.
The Colors
The Colonial colors are usually deep green and mustard yellow. You may also use muted blue. You have to be very careful in your combination because the colonial colors, if mixed wrongly, can be very tacky. Don't go towards the dark shades of color, favor the mid tones.
Dishes and serving pieces were usually silver or brass. This adds even more elegance to the Victorian ear especially with violet flowers on the table. The setting is intricate too. Proper setting complete with several forks and knives must be set every meal time.
The traditional style is really for the more elegant feel. It's very tamed. What they term as old rich usually prefer this kind of style for their home. However, what has been termed as traditional is still very varied. You may have to check different era for the exact look that you are going for. There is the 18th century traditional style which is very different from the 19th century traditional style. Even the country where it came from is different.
Basics
The house should be uncluttered. Colors are very light to the eyes - white, yellow, pink and others that are considered young. Keep away everything that is necessary in a room. I would suggest that if you are worried about keeping your stuff in an enclose place like a basement, buy space saver bags since that will preserve your things. Even if you keep it away for long periods of time, it will not smell nor will it deteriorate.
It is also usually divided into several rooms. There is a room where the actual food preparation is done and also the place where the workers would eat. There is the cooking area and the fire place area for food that needs to be roasted. These things are now replaced with modern things.
The Colors
The Colonial colors are usually deep green and mustard yellow. You may also use muted blue. You have to be very careful in your combination because the colonial colors, if mixed wrongly, can be very tacky. Don't go towards the dark shades of color, favor the mid tones.
Dishes and serving pieces were usually silver or brass. This adds even more elegance to the Victorian ear especially with violet flowers on the table. The setting is intricate too. Proper setting complete with several forks and knives must be set every meal time.
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