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A home can say a
lot about its inhabitants.
Perhaps
that’s one reason why renters
and homeowners alike
spend so much time and
expend so much effort on
the various design components
of their homes.
Home styles are as diverse
as the people who
live in the homes. Each
design style has its proponents,
but traditional style
homes are among the most
enduring designs. The
popularity of traditional style homes has endured for
centuries. And though homes built in the twentieth and
twenty-first centuries might be vastly different from
those constructed in the 1600s and 1700s, they still include
characteristics of homes one might have found
back in colonial times. But it’s also important to note
that the notion of “traditional” has changed, and some
may now see homes built more than 50 years ago as
traditional. That’s an important distinction to keep in
mind when working with contractors and interior designers,
as homeowners who prefer traditional should
not hesitate to share how they define that style.
As individuals shop around for new homes or seek
inspiration before redesigning their existing spaces,
they can consider these hallmarks of traditional-style
homes.
• Color: According to the home renovation experts at
HGTV, traditional-style homes are not typically associated
with the muted color palettes common to more
modern design schemes. Traditional styles utilize color
throughout the home, and each color of the rainbow can
be utilized if individuals so desire. Though neutral colors
are found in traditional-style homes, Architectural
Digest notes they are typically accompanied with pops
of bold colors in jewel tones.
• Classic decor: It might be an oversimplification to
suggest modern and traditional are at opposite ends of
the design spectrum, but traditional-style homes lean
on classical decor like chandeliers and bookcases, each
of which is unlikely to be found in a modern home.
• Architectural details: Certain architectural details
also are commonly found in traditional-style homes.
Wainscoting and crown molding, which harken many
back to the style’s centuries-old roots, are some hallmarks
of the traditional style.
• Defined spaces: Open concept floor plans have become
very popular in recent years, but traditional-style
homes do not feature open floor plans. Living rooms
and dining rooms (which are used exclusively as dining
rooms) are defined spaces in traditional-style homes,
which also tend to have all bedrooms on the second
floor or higher.