Whether you’re redecorating your home or simply replacing a specific piece of furniture, it’s important to shop in accordance with your style. Your style — or design aesthetic — is the quality that ties all of your furniture together, even more than color, texture, or materials. It makes home feel like home, and tells all of your guests a little something about you.
Take a look at the following common styles and see which one sounds like you.
Traditional. Does the idea of a Victorian-style loveseat excite you? What about a hand-carved vanity and mirror? If so, you probably prefer traditional items — those pieces featuring shapes and textures that have been around since the 19th century (or earlier). Shopping for this style might sound expensive, but with antique shops and a little elbow grease, anything is possible!
Retro. Like traditional, retro style furnishings are a blast from the past, although their origin is not so distant. Retro pieces come from the 60s and 70s and might include platform beds on sale, diner-style kitchen sets, and shag carpeting. For a really cool set up, throw in a vintage record player!
This is only the first half the list — check back tomorrow for part two.
