EYE ON DESIGN Designers' Take on Traditional Style for Today's Living

Living Room: Spanish revival blends with Asian simplicity. A highly detailed traditional tribal rug sets the bold ground and enhances the neutral side of the overall color palette.

Eclectic Living Room by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators Marlene Zeiger Design

The entire palette derived from the traditional style rug in a wonderfully comfy and somewhat contemporary eclecticism. 

Eclectic Living Room by Philadelphia Interior Designers & Decorators Kelly Nelson Designs

Traditional craftsman home featuring a tile fireplace, built-in cabinets, crown molding and french doors. A softer toned Peshaver style rug quietly supports this decor scheme quite nicely, don't you think? 

Traditional Living Room by Seattle Design-Build Firms RW Anderson Homes

This sitting room brings all the classic elements of traditional style together for a cheery spot for hot beverages and a lazy day under a blanket thumbing through your favorite magazines or planning a holiday party. Just makes you smile, yes?

Traditional Living Room by Belmont Interior Designers & Decorators Julie Mifsud

In this room, traditional style gets turned up and tweaked with a modern sensibility - bold, brash, colorful, yet still carries the stability of its more traditional roots.

Eclectic Living Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Kati Curtis Design

Which is your favorite interpretation of traditional design style?