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6. International
7. Mid-Century Modern
8. French Country
9. Shabby Chic
10. Soft Contemporary
11. Eclectic
like fashion, but more slowly. mixing styles from different .) and/or
conceived by the designers of Bauhaus School of Design closed in 1933 by the Nazi regime. Immigrated to US.
Objective was to bring together art, craft, and technology. International Style was name applied to the American form of Bauhaus design Architectural features are window walls and open floor plan Interior features: minimalist style, rectilinear line, neutral color palette, chrome, glass, leather. Form over Function; sculptural furniture forms
6. International Contemporary
Eames Lounge
Eames Office
Wegner Wishbone
LC2
Breuer Wassilly
Saarinen Tulip
International Contempora ry
Living Rooms
Mid Century
New International Influence
Mid Century
Living Rooms
southern France Casual elegance rustic, oldworld welcoming cheerful combination of colors.
Architectural:
Features
timbers
irregular plaster walls Interiors: Earthy textures Lots of pattern Toiles: fabric & wallpaper depicting pastoral scenes & vignettes 18th & 19th century life Strong Colors: mustard, rusty red, indigo blue, and grassy green
Feminine Style
Features
Curved Lines Mix of patterns & color painted wood finishes Casually elegant
Armoire
Bergere Chair
Rush Seat
9. Shabby Chic
a feminine cottage style dcor
fabric
vintage barkcloth & linen chenille bedspreads Solids accented with rose & floral patterns
Soft Contemporary
soft curved lines large scale no embellishment casually elegant modern, but more concerned with function than form
Textural fabrics
large patterns & geometric shapes used for visual impact
11. Eclectic
encompasses a variety of periods and styles
brought together through the use of color, texture, shape and finish.
is about mixing rather than matching is a highly individualized style creatively the most challenging; difficult to achieve an harmonious end result
For designer Steve Ross, comfort means surrounding himself with things he loves. In his living room, he collected his favorite pieces and mixed them together to create a look that is all his own.
Louis XV, Louis XVI and mid-century furniture combined with contemporary art
Steves advice:
good pieces from any era, style or period do work well together,
as long as they're good examples of what they are.
Better Homes & Gardens, Kitty Bartholomew
Eclectic
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