I thought it might be fun to have a Design
Style class so everyone could get to know a few details for
individual design styles. There is so
much talk about style in home decor… do you think you could
pinpoint your style if asked? Remember, there are
no set rules when it comes to design or style, it really just boils down to
personal likes and dislikes.
To
review the Design Styles that we have covered so far, click here. How about today we take a trip to the
Southwest?
Southwestern style is generally
characterized by earth-tone colors, rough textures, and crafted objects,
brightly colored woven fabrics, an abundance of terra cotta and clay tile roofs.
Here's how the style breaks down:
Colors: The pictured room
showcases a traditional Southwestern palette of adobe red and desert-toned
neutral hues. Shots of bright yellow, dusty orange and turquoise are also
indicative of a Southwestern design.
Textiles: Sturdy woven
fabrics, leather and suede are used for upholstery. Striped serapes (colorful
wool shawls) can be used as pure decoration on walls.
Furniture: Leather is a common
covering for sofas and chairs. Knotty pine is a popular choice for wood furniture
and floors, which may also feature a distressed finish embellished with
burnished metal accents.
Accents: Talavera pottery,
painted ceramic pieces with roots in 16th century Mexico
