Traditional Furniture Style

Traditional Style furniture is one of the most popular designs but at the same to time it is also the most difficult to define. It blends influences from various cultures and periods including Colonial, French Country and Neo-Classical design ideals . Traditional furniture has a homey, understated look. It favors balance and symmetry with straight lines, curved details, and furniture and accessories sold in pairs.Upholstered furniture looks unfussy and restful with soft, smooth edges.

Characteristics:

The Furniture is arranged on a straight axis and centered within the room. Supporting furnishings are often seen in pairs and straight lines are contrasted with curved details.

Functional, unfussy, and restful looking.

Color is often in a mid-range of tones, though very dark and very light colors are also used  be used.

Balanced symmetry, classic lines, and darker woods combine with subdued colors and tones to create an easily identified look. Well seasoned good quality wood such as oak, pine, mahogany and walnut are all popularly used  .

lamps and light fixtures in traditional rooms are classically styled and are often arranged in pairs to achieve symmetry.

While often eclipsed by popular casual and flashier contemporary styles, this style has been one of the most enduring and evergreen fashions in furniture .

Tip:  Traditional style furniture is often large and bulky. True Craftsmanship can be noticed only when furniture is placed apart. To furnish your home in this style you need to have large rooms.

Subcategories in tradition Home Furniture :
18th Century
Queen Anne
Louis Philippe
Neo Classic
Colonial
Victorian / French provincial