Month : December 2017

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Day 3 of Design Styles Defined

Asian

Inspired by the design elements from Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand. This look fuses natural fiber elements, bamboo and colors taken from nature to create a serene, calm environment. Furnishings may be lacquered or handpainted with ornamental designs, punctuated with brightly-colored accessories or statues of animals or mythical creatures.

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Day 2 of Design Styles Defined

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts style furnishings became popular in the United States between 1910 and 1925. The focus was simple in form, without extraneous decoration, often showing the way pieces and materials were put together. Architecturally speaking, Arts and Crafts covers Craftsman style, work by Frank Lloyd-Wright as well as the bungalow style popularized by Greene and Greene. “Truth in Materials” was very important to Arts and Crafts designers, who often used local materials.

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Day 1 of Design Styles Defined

Art Deco

Streamlined, geometric style of home furnishings popular in the ’20s and ’30s featuring rounded fronts, mirrored accents, sleek lines and wood furniture with chrome hardware and glass tops.