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 Define Your Design Style
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Design styles are defined by the colors, furniture and accessories you select to decorate your home. Choosing an interior design style that fits your personality allows you to express yourself while creating a home you are proud to share. We have provided information on a variety of popular design styles below. Draw from these style definitions or use them to stimulate your imagination.
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Asian and Japanese Interior Design |
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It is through a single stroke of color or a dominant texture that a strong statement is made. Asian culture seeks to balance opposites in all aspects of life, and interior design is no exception.
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Contemporary and Modern Interior Design
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Modern and contemporary interiors design styles are defined by clean lines accentuated by sculptural furnishings, art and bold contrast. Some find contemporary style stark and unwelcoming while others find the underlying simplicity refreshing.
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California Beach House Design Style
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The beautiful Pacific coastline of California is home to some of the most sought after real estate and beach front property in the world. No matter where you live, a beach interior design style will infuse your décor with a carefree attitude.
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Cottage Interior Design
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If you are looking to achieve a down-to-earth, romantic feel in your home, then you should consider a cottage decorating style. This friendly, relaxing décor has similarities to English country and shabby chic designs, but definitely stands out from the crowd.
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Country Ranch Interior Design
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This style varies by region but is generally characterized by vintage furniture, muted colors, milk-paint finishes and decorative fabrics. Traditional ranch colors are soft as though worn by time, but a more contemporary country look may include bright red, blue, black and white.
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Medieval Interior Design |
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Mobility and warmth defined Medieval interior design choices. Rich, deep, vivid colors on walls, in paintings and in textiles gave vitality and solace. Tapestries, cushions and carpets provided warmth as well as visual excitement.
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Mediterranean Interior Design |
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If you think of the sun and heat in these climates you understand the purpose of Mediterranean interior design. There is an emphasis on thick walls with deep niches for windows shielded by louvered shutters. The philosophy of Mediterranean interior design is simple and practical with tones and materials taken from the earth.
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Modern Retro Interior Design |
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Ever dream of hopping in a tail-finned beauty and zooming down Route 66 to a shiny roadside diner? Then you must be craving a modern retro interior design style. Start by adding a few stylish accessories to your kitchen or go for a radically retro home design.
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Spanish Colonial Interior Design |
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Spanish Colonial interior design has a vitality and integrity that furnishes a space with Mediterranean grace. Red tile roofs and terracotta floors are the trademarks of this design.
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Tuscan Interior Design |
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Interiors under the Tuscan sun include rich, earthy colors. Copper pots hang in the kitchen and rooms are accessorized by dried flowers, artificial fruit and ivy creating the feel of courtyard grottos and bringing to mind a warm day in Italy.
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