Using PERSONAL DESIGN CHOICES to create rooms with personality!
Using PERSONAL DESIGN CHOICES to create rooms with personality!
One of the biggest demands of home owners today is that their personality and lifestyles are reflected in the environment of their home. Comfort is important. But comfort is as unique as the home owner. Clutter makes one person feel cozy, another trapped. A bright color palette makes one person feel happy and buoyant, another frazzled. Elements of nature can make one person feel calm and serene, another lethargic.
Personal Design Choices are elements that can be used to add that defining character and personality to your design to reflect your unique personality. In the linked pages below are some of the more commonly used historical themes and design styles. Along with each category, we have attempted to list commonly used elements that could be considered appropriate for that category. Use them as a starting point to build a design that truly reflects your unique characteristics. Keep in mind that these are starting points, and none are absolute or pure. Block numbers are listed along with each of the elements to assist you in referring to actual ordering information.
PDC THEMES AND DESIGN STYLES
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Clean design, minimal decorative elements, linear design, natural colors, emphasis on natural elements, careful hand-crafting. |
Uncluttered, clean lines, groupings of cabinetry in similar heights, blends of material, form and function first priority. |
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Eclectic, mix of elements, well used and loved feel, staggered heights, broken lines, multiple finish colors to make pieces look stand-alone. |
Delicate scale, curved flowing lines, separation of cabinetry elements to create a feeling of stand-alone pieces, softer colors, elegant, feminine decorative elements. |
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Refined, geometric design, balanced elements, columns and vertical emphasis, simple linear detail, traditional Americana and Classical decorative elements and colors. |
Bring the outdoors inside, colors and elements of nature represented, uncomplicated design, natural finishes, a place to retreat. |
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Heavy dark elements, detailed carving, dominant scale, aged finishes, rich dark colors, intricate carvings, mixing of materials from wood to metal to plaster, aged finish even when new. |
Comfortable, lodge feeling, rustic wood species, colors of nature both vibrant and neutral, comfort over design or function, elements of nature as decorative elements. |
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Clean lines, simplicity, minimal detailing, painted and natural wood tone finishes, handcrafted feel, typical colors include brick red, mustard, blue and cream. |
Emphasis on hearth area, staggered cabinet heights, simpler door styles, decorative cabinetry elements add weight and focus, sunny colors, decorative accessory elements include pottery, metals, terra cotta, baskets. |
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