Traditional Decorating Styles

A traditionally decorated room can be characterized as heavy and rich, in terms of material and color. So you'll notice dark-colored wood such as mahogany, and rich colors like burgundy, forest green, yellow, and shades of beige. There will certainly be no shortage of color as a lot of the furniture is upholstered with fabrics like wool and chintz (a printed and glazed cotton fabric, usually of bright colors), in different patterns.

With traditional decorating, you can mix and match a variety of patterns when it comes to furniture, drapes and carpeting, as long as color coordination comes into play. And speaking of carpets, you'll see a lot of colorful carpeting in a traditionally styled room.