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Traditional
You believe traditions are put in place and practiced because they are effective. You have a sense of formality (ma'am and sir are part of your everyday language) and you never wear white after Labor Day. You appreciate symmetry and order over chaos and inconsistency. Everything in your home is properly placed from your matching wing-back arm chairs to your perfectly curated collection of classic novels, stacked orderly in your built-in wooden bookshelf. Symmetry is king. You know design is in the details and every detail is considered. You splurge on gilt frames and decorative accessories that nod at history. You love when a piece tells a story.
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Make it yours
European influence
symmetry
formal window coverings
gilt frames on art and mirrors
crystal chandeliers
silver candlesticks
built-in cabinetry
architectural details like crown molding, columns, wood paneling, tray or coffered ceilings
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Names to watch
Chippendale
Duncan Phyfe
Downton Abbey
Traditional Home Magazine