- All traditional upholstered pieces, regardless of influence, have a fully tailored look. Rich fabrics such as velvet, damask, linen and silk are typical. Dark fabrics and floral prints on curvy chairs and sofas characterize Victorian traditional. American traditional makes use of soft leather on pieces with straighter, cleaner lines. Some traditional-style couches have exposed wooden frames that are finished and carved.
- Dark, finished woods are common among many traditional styles. Tables, dressers, consoles, sideboards and dining chairs often have curved or carved legs, and claw feet are typical. Wooden chair backs and bed canopies constructed in intricate latticework patterns are as fitting to the theme as massive, solid dark cherry sideboards from the French Empire period. Gold-gilded furniture is the more opulent side of the traditional look.
- Most traditional interiors don't adhere to any one school of design within the genre. Doing so can make a space feel heavy or over-designed rather than comfortable, which is of utmost importance for traditional furniture. Adding a few modern pieces in a traditional room creates balance and allows the more substantial pieces to shine as design focal points.
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