Art Deco:
Streamlined, geometric style of home furnishings popular in the 1920's and 1930's.  This style featured rounded fronts, mirrored accents, sleek lines, and wood furniture with chrome hardware and glass tops.

Art Nouveau: 
The forerunner to art deco, it was developed in France between 1890 and 1910.  This style included furnishings and accessories such as Tiffany lamps, ornate and flowing lines and freeform shapes taken from nature and feminine form.

Baroque: 
A highly ornamental decorative style that originated in Italy in the 1600's.  Characterized by twisted columns, large, irregular curves, elaborate scrolls, oversize moldings, luxurious fabrics and inlaid wood floor designs.  Gold is the preeminent color and is supported with strong hues like purple, dark green, deep red and burnt umber for a rich, regal look.

British Colonial: 
Spurred by the arrival of the British colonists in the West Indies, this style represents a combination of pared-down Victorian elegance with Caribbean tropical and animal motifs.  Furniture usually consists of mahogany, dark walnut or teak combined with wicker, cane and leather insets.

Colonial: 
A style that dominated the designs of American furniture from the 1700s up to the Revolutionary era. Depended on the heavy use of wood for floors and walls, which were often left unfinished. Spindle forms were used for chair legs and backs in lieu of fancy ornamentation. Accessories that are part of the look include delicate embroidery like crewel work, needlepoint samplers, family portraits and pewter.

Contemporary: 
Encompasses a wide range of styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century.  Pieces feature softened and rounded lines, as opposed to the stark lines seen in modern design.  Interiors contain neutral elements and bold color and focus on the basics of line, shape and form.

Cottage: 
A colorful, comfortable look characterized by painted and/or decorated furniture with graceful lines, textural elements like baskets, beadboard walls and natural fiber rugs and window shades, weathered finished and colors taken straight from a lush flower garden.

Country: 
A wide ranging style depending on geographical location but in general exemplified by primitive furniture, muted colors, milk-paint finishes and vintage fabrics.

Eclectic: 
A style that encompasses a variety of periods and styles and is brought together through the use of color, texture, shape and finish.

English: 
Interiors feature heavy use of wood, collections and patterned fabrics in traditional colors. Wood is used for floors, wainscoting and intricately-carved moldings. Fabrics consist of plaids, florals, paisleys and striped prints in color combinations of hunter green, navy blue, red and gold. Common collections include delicate china and silver pieces.

English Country: 
A relaxed, comfortable style that is an interpretation of more traditional looks. Colors are natural and subdued; a rustic, textural quality permeates both the interior and exterior through the use of wood, iron and stone. Textiles include embroidered rugs and fabrics in muted floral prints; furnishings range from dark-stained chests to pine bookcases.

French Country: 
Rustic versions of formal French furnishings of the 1600 and 1700s, such as Louis XIV and Louis XV styles.  Early French country pieces were considered peasant furniture.  Furniture pieces are left in their natural state and exude handcrafted flair.  Chairs feature caning for the backs and seats instead of heavy upholstery.  Typical colors used in French Country are deep and rich:  Mediterranean blue, sunny yellow, terra-cotta red and green.  Natural materials like stone and terra-cotta are used abundantly, in addition to wire and wrought iron.

Garden: 
This style is typified by an atmosphere of fresh and pretty things, including floral prints, especially in chintz fabrics, needlepoint pillows, framed botanicals, painted wood furniture, lace accents, fresh flowers and china antiques.

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