Part 1: What's your style?

 

What style do you envision for your space? Style is way of expressing ones personality and lifestyle. Through utilizing appropriate styles and then incorporating them into your home, it will truly transform not only your physical environment, but also your internal well-being. When it comes to defining YOU there are no rules or boundaries.

Over the past 13 years, our clients have expressed a specific style of choice as we worked toward the identification of a primary look. We educate our clients to truly understand the authentic elements of a specific style. As an example, some of our clients learned what they called “Modern European” is not exactly what they desired. Hopefully this guide will assist you in better understanding some of the basic elements of specific styles. Below are descriptions of various styles. So, what’s your style? 

 

     Contemporary 
           •  Clean and simple, uncluttered, geometric & organic shapes. 
     French Country 
           •  Rustic, old-world and welcoming charm, warm earthy tones .
     American Traditional 
           •  A casual twist on the classic ways of traditional design, detail moldings, soft and casual fabrics, more neutral tones with subtle                        splashes of color, balance. 
     Shabby Chic 
           •  Turning the old into new, neutral colors, architectural accessories, romantic whimsical feel -Tuscan. 
           •  Use of iron and handmade tiles, warm and inviting yet primitive and simple, earthy accent colors.
     Eclectic 
           •  A way of expressing true individuality, playing with color, form and function, unexpected combination of styles. 
     Asian/Zen 
           •  Uncluttered, neutral colors, low lines, natural elements, elegant, very open feeling, balance and symmetry. 
     Modern European 
           •  Ultra sleek and contemporary, strong hard lines with a very utilitarian but high end look, strong accent colors - English Country. 
           •  Rural, comfortable and homey feeling, pattern, antique pieces, somewhat cluttered but tidy appearance.

     Victorian 
           • A very grand and rich look with intricate detail, strong use of color, decorative paint finishes, an eclectic blend of French, Italian,                    English and Gothic styles.

     Other:

 

What kind of feeling do you want your new space to have? 

What colors are you partial to? 

Are you drawn towards details like molding or do you tend to overlook them when looking at a space?

 
Do you like clean simple lines, organic or geometric shapes?

Is matching or symmetry important to you or do you prefer when different pieces work together? 

When looking at an interesting space, what elements are most important? (rate in order of 
priority) 
           ____ Windows

           ____ Floors

           ____ Cabinetry

           ____ Wall Colors 
           ____ Appliances

           ____ Decorative Light

           ____ Functional Light

           ____ Millwork 
           ____ Counter Surfaces

           ____ Fixtures (faucets, sinks, etc..)

 
Have you thought about or done any research with regards to your appliances, cabinetry, and fixture selections?  
 

If you have; did you find the process overwhelming? Do you need help?

Do you envision what impact your new project will have on adjacent rooms or spaces?

 

Do you need help?