{"id":21010,"date":"2025-11-20T03:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T03:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=21010"},"modified":"2025-11-20T03:14:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T03:14:02","slug":"traditional-style","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/traditional-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional style in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/blog\/interior-design\/what-is-interior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interior design<\/a>&nbsp;is a timeless aesthetic that uses the elegant decor inspired by 18th and 19th-century Europe. It emphasises order, symmetry, and sophistication, creating spaces that feel calm and harmonious.\n<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/blog\/interior-design\/top-interior-design-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interior design style<\/a>&nbsp;uses high-quality materials, classic furniture designs, and meticulous detailing. Traditional style places a high value on craftsmanship and seeks to achieve a gracefully aged look without relying overly on what\u2019s trending.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Not to be confused with<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/transitional-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"not_confuse\">\n<div class=\"card-box\">\n<div class=\"glo-box hovercard\">\n<p><strong>Transitional Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is an aesthetic that blends modern aspects with traditional sensibilities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Characteristics of Traditional Style in Interior Design<\/h2>\n<p>Key characteristics of traditional interior design style include the following &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong emphasis on symmetry, with elements often arranged in pairs around a central focal point.<\/li>\n<li>It uses rich, dark woods and luxurious, patterned fabrics such as silk, velvet, and damask.<\/li>\n<li>This style uses lots of ornate details such as crown molding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/wainscoting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wainscoting.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/blog\/graphic-design\/complete-guide-to-colour-palettes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">color palette<\/a>&nbsp;for traditional style is typically warm and subdued, featuring deep reds, blues, and greens alongside soft neutral colors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips to Use Traditional Style in Homes<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips to achieve a traditional look for your home &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/focal-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">focal point<\/a>&nbsp;and arrange furniture symmetrically around it.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate architectural details like molding to add classic character.<\/li>\n<li>Layer the space with elegant textiles, such as an expensive rug and heavy draperies.<\/li>\n<li>Choose furniture with timeless silhouettes, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/wingback-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wingback chair<\/a>, for a sophisticated look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: All information and\/or data from external sources is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional style in interior design&nbsp;is a timeless aesthetic that uses the elegant decor inspired by 18th and 19th-century Europe. It emphasises order, symmetry, and sophistication, creating spaces that feel calm and harmonious. This interior design style&nbsp;uses high-quality materials, classic furniture designs, and meticulous detailing. Traditional style places a high value on craftsmanship and seeks to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","glossary_category":[39],"class_list":["post-21010","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry","glossary_category-interior-design"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is Traditional Style in Interior Design?| AND Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read on to learn the meaning of traditional style in interior design along with its characteristics. 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