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5 Design Styles Defined<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Questions about whether design is necessary are quite beside the point, there is either good design or bad design, not no design at all. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0-Douglas Martin<\/em><\/p>\n

Many of our clients struggle when trying to describe their \u201cdesign style\u201d \u00a0I think we all appreciate most of the design styles, whether or not we would choose them for our own homes.\u00a0 \u00a0There really is no right or wrong, just your personal interpretation of what the style means to you.\u00a0 Here are 5 of our favorite Cure Design Group projects to date, Design Styles Defined.<\/p>\n

So hold on…here we go…!<\/p>\n

#1 \u00a0 Mid Century Modern<\/strong> by definition [for real, Wikipedia told me so] is an architectural, interior, product and graphic design that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. The term, employed as a style descriptor as early as the mid-1950’s, was reaffirmed in 1983 by Cara Greenberg in the title of her book,\u00a0<\/span>Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950’s\u00a0<\/em>(Random House), celebrating the style that is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as a significant design movement.<\/p>\n

Style Defined:<\/strong><\/em> A collected vintage feel with modern lines, often tapered legs to furniture, interesting mixture of fabrics and not overly accessorized. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [For more images from this project,\u00a0click here<\/a>]\n

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#2 \u00a0 Contemporary<\/strong>-To some, Contemporary design might mean \u201ctrendy\u201d, #truth, but to me, it also takes on a style that is clean and fresh.\u00a0 Often mixing brighter, bold colors to pop the space with accessories; be careful not to make design choices that will \u201cdate\u201d you in 10 years.\u00a0 Make timeless choices, by selecting neutrals for larger furniture pieces and changing out your accent pillows, occasional chairs or window treatments to keep it looking fresh until you are willing to invest in the main furniture pieces again.<\/p>\n

Style Defined:<\/strong><\/em> Not afraid of taking chances, modern clean lines, bold[er] colors, use of natural elements such as metal, glass, concrete or marble. Not over accessorized but mindful style decisions make the space unique. [For more images from this project, click here<\/a>]\n

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#3 \u00a0 \u00a0Transitional<\/strong>-Not to insult the mass majority, because I too find myself as a general \u201ctransitonalite\u201d- but I think this style seems to be a more diluted version of Contemporary style-and in general,\u00a0that is a good thing, I like mine with a side of glamour but that’s all in the styling.<\/p>\n

Transitional design, has been a term more commonly used in the past 5-10 years.\u00a0 Gave more traditional design lovers a chance to break out of their comfort zone with much less\u00a0of a commitment than risking their home looking like the set of the \u201cBeetle-Juice\u201d \u2026EEK!<\/p>\n

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Playing up the mixture of traditional and contemporary, designers have always known it to be \u201cOK\u201d to mix design styles if done properly and mindfully.\u00a0 I think DIY-ers are now attempting it themselves, whether successfully completing the task or not, they are more apt to take the risk and appreciate the softer side of contemporary.\u00a0 See, its not so scary after all\u2026<\/p>\n

Style Defined<\/strong><\/em>: Clean lines to furniture styles, [for example, a straight sofa arm, but with a twisted traditional leg to the sofa] Muted color palette with potential for a saturated pop of color here and there.\u00a0 Traditional in its accessories and styling. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[For more images from this project,\u00a0click here<\/a>]\n

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#4 \u00a0 Traditional<\/strong>-A more reserved approach to one\u2019s home, whether casual or formal, clients feel comfortable with this design style because its reliable.\u00a0\u00a0 You can always count on traditional styled furniture being passed down from generation to generation, which is probably where the term \u201cTransitional\u201d came into play, was from inheriting your granny\u2019s furniture and not having the heart to not display it in your own home that was a varying style, so why not mix it in and make it work right?<\/p>\n

Style Defined:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Often defined by the character of the home and its roots.\u00a0 Curvy or carved wood furniture pieces, vintage or heirloom pieces collected over the years, heavy or dark character to the furniture and rich tone and textured fabrics, with details such as nail head trims, beaded trim or tassels to window treatments. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[For more images from this project,\u00a0click here<\/a>]\n

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#5 \u00a0 Eclectic<\/strong>-Here is where it can get tricky.\u00a0 Eclectic design term, also more common within the last 5-10 years, has taken on many, many different meanings from \u201cI have a lot of junk\u201d to incredible vintage finds hidden within a space.\u00a0 We find ourselves often mixing in multiple family heirlooms into an eclectic space, the finds are what make it interesting!<\/p>\n

Style Defined:<\/strong><\/em> A mix of many design styles, mindfully accessorized and styled using color and vintage and or collected finds.\u00a0 Mixing large furniture pieces in reference to design style but maintaining the cohesion within the color palette or objective for the space. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[For more images from this project,\u00a0click here<\/a>]\n

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Do you need help identifying your design style?<\/em>\u00a0 [DESIGNER TIP] \u00a0Collect images online or tear sheets from your favorite magazines, mark what you like about the space and begin to curate the sense of your own design style.<\/p>\n

Our designers listen, plan and design based on you, your lifestyle. \u00a0Translating your the vision into simply good design.<\/p>\n

If you need help creating your design style and finished space, give us a call!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

5 Design Styles Defined “Questions about whether design is necessary are quite beside the point, there is either good design or bad design, not no design at all. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0-Douglas Martin Many of our clients struggle when trying to describe their \u201cdesign style\u201d \u00a0I think we all appreciate most of the design styles, whether or not we would choose them for our own homes.\u00a0 \u00a0There really is no right or wrong, just your personal interpretation of what the style means to you.\u00a0 Here are 5 of our favorite Cure Design Group projects to date, Design Styles Defined. 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