Traditional decorating style
Traditional style is formal by design — symmetry, carved and turned wood, rich saturated colour, and furniture with a considered silhouette rather than an invented one. It favours established materials (wood, brass, damask) over trend pieces, and it rewards a room planned as a whole rather than assembled piece by piece.
The Traditional palette
The full palette, free in full — every swatch named, with its hex value.
- Deep Mahogany #5A2E1F
- Antique Gold #B08D57
- Cream Damask #EFE4D2
- Hunter Green #3F4F3A
Furniture categories to prioritize
A general overview of what to look for in this style — descriptive categories, never a retailer or brand.
Seating
Rolled-arm upholstered pieces, one wingback anchor.
Lighting
A chandelier or a matched pair of brass sconces.
Storage
Raised-panel cabinetry.
Textiles
Damask or velvet, in a considered, limited pattern set.
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