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Streamlined, geometric style of home furnishings popular in the 1920s and ‘30s featuring rounded fronts, mirrored accents, sleek lines and wood furniture with chrome hardware and glass tops.

The arts-and-crafts movement was a reaction to the Industrial Revolution’s reliance on mass production and the Victorian era's focus on heavy ornamentation. Popular during the early 1900s, this style glorified craftsmanship in simple shapes with exposed joinery, spare ornamentation and strong lines. Materials used to embellish the look include metals, stained glass and painted tiles and fabrics featuring stylized floral motifs. Notable artisans of this period are William Morris, Gustav Stickley and Charles and Henry Greene.

  Typically refers to Japanese and Chinese influences. Traditional Japanese interiors are sized according to a 3' x 6' human form, represented by natural fiber floor coverings called tatami mats. Raw materials like bamboo and colors taken from nature are used to create a serene, calm environment. Furnishings characteristic of the look are shoji screens and rice-paper lanterns. Chinese interiors are identifiable through highly-stylized furnishings featuring handpainted designs on lacquered finishes, brightly-colored accessories and ornaments or statues of animals or mythical creatures. Red is used abundantly as a symbol of good luck.

A German furniture style from the first half of the 1800s focusing on strength and comfort. The palette is light with pastel hues acting as secondary colors. Furniture is made of light-colored woods constructed in both linear and curved forms derivative of the more formal French Empire style. Parquet floors arranged in geometric designs are prevalent. 

A style that dominated the designs of American furniture from the 1700s up to the Revolutionary era. Depended on the heavy use of wood for floors and walls, which were often left unfinished. Spindle forms were used for chair legs and backs in lieu of fancy ornamentation. Accessories that are part of the look include delicate embroidery like crewel work, needlepoint samplers, family portraits and pewter.

Encompasses a wide range of styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Pieces feature softened and rounded lines, as opposed to the stark lines seen in modern design. Interiors contain neutral elements and bold color and focus on the basics of line, shape and form.

A colorful, comfortable look characterized by painted and/or decorated furniture with graceful lines, textural elements like baskets, beadboard walls and natural fiber rugs and window shades, weathered finishes and colors taken straight from a lush flower garden.

A wide-ranging style depending on geographical location but in general exemplified by primitive furniture, muted colors, milk-paint finishes and vintage fabrics.

Interiors feature heavy use of wood, collections and patterned fabrics in traditional colors. Wood is used for floors, wainscoting and intricately-carved moldings. Fabrics consist of plaids, florals, paisleys and striped prints in color combinations of hunter green, navy blue, red and gold. Common collections include delicate china and silver pieces.

Style of the early 1800s that expressed the imperial ambitions of Napoleon. Based on classic Greek and Roman design, motifs are symbolic of torches, Roman eagles, empire-wreaths, mythological figures, lions and the letter "N" (for Napoleon). Walls and ceilings feature extensive decoration and ornamentation.

Rustic versions of formal French furnishings of the 1600 and 1700s, such as the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles. Early French country pieces were considered peasant furniture. Furniture pieces are left in their natural state and exude a handcrafted flair. Chairs feature caning for the backs and seats instead of heavy upholstery. Typical colors used in French country are deep and rich: Mediterranean blue, sunny yellow, terra-cotta red and green. Natural materials like stone and terra-cotta are used abundantly, in addition to wire and wrought iron.

Garden style is typified by an atmosphere of fresh and pretty things, including floral prints, especially in chintz fabrics, needlepoint pillows, framed botanicals, painted wood furniture, lace accents, fresh flowers and china antiques.

Tuscan interiors feature a rustic, sun-baked look characterized by crumbling stone patios, simple and sturdy furnishings with elegant iron accents, terra-cotta tiles and textured wall finishes, in addition to elegant, detailed murals and trompe l'oeil designs.

A simple style typical of country life, regardless of geography. Interiors are primitive with exposed walls, wood paneling, rough-hewn beams and stone. Furnishings are simple yet sturdy pieces with little ornamentation with natural or worn finishes.

This style originated in countries north of the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain, Greece and Italy and is often referred to today as Spanish modern. Mediterranean-style furniture ranges from simply functional to extremely formal. Pieces are short with ornately turned legs and feet; hardware is heavy and often burnished. Walls are predominantly textured; a bull-nose edge is a common design detail on countertops and fireplace mantels.

Representing the American arts-and-crafts movement in the early 1900s, this style features heavy, dark-finished oak furniture with straight and simple rectangular lines; associated with Gustav Stickley. The most popular piece of Mission furniture in its day was the Morris chair, the first reclining/easy chair.

A clean, streamlined furniture style from the 1930s with roots in the German Bauhaus School of Design and Scandinavian modern design. Characterized by polished surfaces, sleek geometric shapes and asymmetry. Expansive windows play into the overall aesthetic. Expansive, unadorned windows marry the interior with the exterior landscape.

The hallmark of Old World design is a comfortable, broken-in look that shows the wear and tear of usage. Textured walls, hand-trawled windows and walls and natural materials like tumbled marble exemplify the style. The finish of the materials is extremely important--distressed furniture and matte, honed finishes are preferable to highly polished, reflective surfaces. Colors are muted and subdued.

Furnishings are heavy and substantial with exaggerated proportions, carved ornamentation and bulbous turnings on bed posts and furniture legs. The color scheme features a striking contrast of dark wood pieces against white or tone-on-tone neutrals. Intricate details such as gold-leaf accents and colorful, elaborate tile designs add to the formality of the design.

A comfortable style that appeals to the senses through soft fabrics with floral patterns, laces, painted furniture, a color pastel palette, filtered light and aromatic flower arrangements.

This style has become popular in recent years because of its accessibility and affordibality. White-painted furniture, painted motifs, muted colors, slipcovers and vintage fabrics are all indicative of the comfortable, eclectic look.

A simplistic furniture design featuring clean, spare lines. The style originated in the mid-1770s from an American Shaker religious sect who built furniture according to their belief that the beauty of the object was found in its usefulness.

Ornamental carvings in island motifs, exotic woods and framed botanicals are indicative of this style.

A furniture and architecture style named for England's Queen Victoria that was very popular through the latter half of the 1800s. Usually constructed of mahogany, walnut and rosewood in dark finishes, which were often highlighted with elaborate carved floral designs. Common elements of this style include oval chair backs and marble tops on tables and dressers. Fabrics and wall coverings feature bold patterns in strong colors. Draperies and upholstered pieces are embellished with extensive trimmings and fringe.

Generally characterized by earthtone colors, rough textures, handcrafted objects, an abundance of terra cotta and clay tile roofs.