Determine Your Design Style

One of the most common questions designers ask during a home remodeling is “What’s your style?” This seems like such an innocuous question, but it’s really important when determining ideas for your home or office…and it’s surprisingly difficult for some people to answer! Royalty Finishes is here to help you determine your design style!

Classic/Traditional

When we think of classic or traditional designs, the picture that pops into our heads is an 80’s movie, in the living room or office of the rich kid from school. While there are obviously many modern touches that can be applied today, there are several elements that this design style includes:

• Heavy furniture, usually in wood, leather, or plush seating pieces
• Mostly chocolate brown, black, deep red, or gold
• Ornate accessories, such as beveled mirrors or Oriental rugs

Modern/Contemporary

This style is kind of what you might think of as a penthouse suite in New York. The minimalism look really started taking off after Swedish company IKEA started selling sparse looking pieces, which were useful in European cities that mostly consisted of apartments. Preferences towards a contemporary feel include:

• Comfortable but lightweight pieces with a more squared edge
• Designs which include metal or glass
• Cool neutral colors such as black, white, or grey; sometimes with pops of color

Shabby Chic

Eclectic and fun, “shabby chic” throws together mix-n-match styles, patterns, and colors to create a comfortable, semi-vintage look. It’s become very popular in the last several years. You might think of an adorable and comfy bed & breakfast suite when this style comes to mind.

• Quilts, lace, and gingham fabrics
• Mixed furniture styles, from traditional to minimalist (sometimes you’ll find them refinished!)
• Cool colors, mostly whites and sometimes pastels

Rustic

A room designed with a rustic feel in mind might make you feel like you’re visiting a ranch or ski lodges. This style is actually quite popular in Texas and other regions where hunting occurs more often.

• Exposed brick, wood, or natural stone walls and flooring
• Neutral or jewel tones like dark brown, khaki, hunter green, or navy
• “Raw” wooden furniture, plaids, and quilts

While Royalty Finishes won’t design your entire room, we tailor our projects to work AROUND your style, from faux finishes to painted floor and furniture. We offer a variety of options to make sure the finishing touches match true to your style.