Mood: Formal or informal gracious &
inviting, understated elegance.
Woods: Mahogany, cherry, pecan, walnut
are the woods of choice. Medium to dark blends
with intricate patterns of veneer, exotic inlays
and marquetry.
Finishes: Usually high gloss, but recent
renditions can have more of a satin appearance.
Accents: Deep carving on legs, headboards
& tops of case goods. Hardware knobs & pulls are
ornate & typically brass.
Furniture & Textiles: Signature pieces
include camelback sofas, wing back chairs, Queen
Anne or Chippendale chairs. These exhibit
graceful lines. Pair old with new. Antiques and
Antique reproductions are key to achieving the
best traditional look. Fabrics are of a more
formal nature. When selecting these, they should
work well together but do not necessarily match.
Some decorative fringe on pillows. Leather such
as deep burgundy is very classic
Colors: The classic traditional color
palette is still a safe & popular way to
decorate. Blue, gold, green, red, burgundy. The
updated palette will be more trendy. Sorbet
colors such as lemon, lime, peach, raspberry, &
cream.
Accessories: Avoid clutter, keep them to
a minimum. Crystal, porcelain, brass, antiques.
Fringed area rugs with intricate designs.
Note: The pictures in the style
description are representations of styles and
not actual design work done by Nu Image
Interiors
