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European
If you could, you would spend every weekend at the Louvre. Art and history are your inspiration and you just might be a romantic at heart. Ornate, decorative and inherited furnishings fill your home. You want things that tell a story not picked up at your local big box. You prefer pastels over anything too moody or bright. And antiques over new any day. You are constantly searching 1stdibs for unique finds and your favorites list is getting out of hand.
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Make it yours
feminine elements featured on furniture and fixtures
softer, muted color palette
the use of one fabric pattern throughout - upholstery, walls, drapes
rose prints
dramatic window coverings that are layered and often puddle on the floor
tufting and skirted furniture pieces
antiques and heirlooms
an armoire instead of a closet
window boxes with clay pots of geraniums and lavender
both French and English Country have more rustic elements - baskets, copper pots and prominent fireplace surrounds
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Names to watch
Luis Barragán
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
A.G. Fronzoni
Tokujin Yoshioka
Ronald Knol
Vincent Van Duysen