Classic, comfortable and built to last.

Traditional

Traditional style draws on 18th and 19th century European rooms: symmetry, carved wood, upholstered furniture with skirts and rolled arms, rich fabrics and framed art. It is comfortable and reassuring rather than fashionable. It suits period houses and anyone who wants a room that will still look right in twenty years.

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What makes it Traditional

The five things to get right. Everything else is taste.

Traditional color palettes

Palette Cream, warm neutrals, navy, burgundy, forest green, with dark wood and antique brass.
Materials Mahogany, cherry and walnut, brass, crystal, wool, silk, porcelain.
Furniture A rolled-arm sofa, wingback chairs, a pedestal dining table, a chest of drawers with brass pulls.
Textiles Damask, chintz, plaid, Persian and Oriental rugs, lined curtains with pleats.
Lighting A chandelier, table lamps with pleated shades, brass picture lights.

Ordinary rooms, in Traditional

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An ordinary family kitchen with honey-oak cabinets and a black fridge — Kitchen Try this on mine

The same kitchen in the Traditional style — Kitchen Try this on mine

An ordinary living room with a gray sofa, a TV on a stand and net curtains — Living room Try this on mine

The same living room in the Traditional style — Living room Try this on mine

An ordinary bedroom with a pine wardrobe, a dark headboard and a gray duvet — Bedroom Try this on mine

The same bedroom in the Traditional style — Bedroom Try this on mine

Traditional ideas, room by room

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A traditional guest bedroom with a dark wood four-poster bed dressed in patterned beige bedding and floral pillows. Navy curtains frame the windows, while striped wallpaper, brass lamps, a framed landscape painting, and a small upholstered bench complete the warm, classic look.

A traditional guest bedroom with taupe walls, cream crown molding, and dark hardwood floors. The room centers on a marble fireplace with a red damask panel above it, flanked by antique-style decor, a tall wood armoire, and a secretary desk with brass lamps.

A traditional guest bedroom with a dark wood sleigh bed centered beneath a window, flanked by matching wooden nightstands and ceramic table lamps. The room features beige walls, striped curtains, plaid bedding, and floral pillows, creating a warm, classic atmosphere.

A traditional guest bedroom with blue walls, cream trim, and a polished wood bed centered between two wooden nightstands. A patterned quilt and matching rug add softness, while built-in shelving with folded linens and books creates a welcoming, lived-in feel.

A traditional guest bedroom with deep green walls, white trim, and warm wood furniture. The room features a carved wooden bed, marble-topped side table with a floral ceramic lamp, brass wall sconces, floral curtains, and a red patterned runner on hardwood floors.

A traditional guest bedroom with a carved wooden bed centered beneath a steeply sloped ceiling, dressed in floral bedding and matching pillows. Sage green walls with cream trim frame two windows with patterned roman shades, while a vintage armchair and wooden dresser complete the symmetrical, classic layout.

A traditional guest bedroom with deep burgundy walls, cream trim, and dark wood plank floors. The room features a dark wood bed, patterned drapery at tall windows, a crystal chandelier, a marble fireplace, upholstered seating, and a richly colored area rug.

A traditional guest bedroom with a dark wood four-poster bed centered against a blue patterned accent wall. Cream striped wallpaper, white bedding, matching bedside lamps, a tall wood armoire, and a red patterned rug create a warm, classic look.

A traditional master bedroom with a polished mahogany four-poster style bed, a deep burgundy tufted headboard, and cream paneled built-in wardrobes along the back wall. The room features beige walls, floor-length drapes beside a tall window, a patterned red-and-blue rug, and a small gold-framed mirror centered above the wardrobes.

A traditional master bedroom with sloped blue walls, cream trim, and dark wood flooring. The room features two wooden beds with floral bedding, a central fireplace with a gold-framed mirror, floral drapes, small antique-style tables, and a patterned rug that adds rich color and warmth.

A traditional master bedroom with a carved wood canopy bed centered between two windows, dressed in patterned drapes and matching bedding. The room includes upholstered armchairs, a small round wood table, a brass chandelier, dark wood floors, and warm gold walls with classic trim.

A narrow traditional master bedroom with green vertical-striped wallpaper, cream trim, and a polished wood bed centered against a matching cabinet headboard wall. Tall windows on the left are dressed with full-length beige drapes, and matching table lamps sit on dark wood nightstands. A tufted cream bench is placed at the foot of the bed, creating a classic, elegant look.

A traditional master bedroom with a dark wood bed centered against a camel-patterned accent wall, flanked by matching wooden nightstands and brass reading lamps. Cream walls, tall curtains, polished wood floors, and a red patterned rug create a warm, elegant atmosphere.

A traditional master bedroom with deep green walls, a carved wood bed, and a built-in bookshelf centered behind the headboard. The room features plaid and patterned bedding, matching upholstered bench, draped windows, brass wall sconces, and warm wood floors for a rich, formal feel.

A traditional master bedroom with deep burgundy walls, cream wainscoting, dark wood ceiling beams, and a crystal chandelier centered above the room. The space includes a carved wooden bed, marble fireplace, patterned oriental rug, upholstered chairs, and warm lamp lighting.

A traditional master bedroom with deep blue damask wallpaper, cream trim, and a central four-poster bed dressed in striped bedding. The room includes matching wooden nightstands, antique-style chests, framed artwork, a patterned red rug, and daylight coming through a tall window with draped curtains.

Try first

Cheapest first. Each is something you could do this weekend, or say to Room AI now.

1 Arrange in pairs and center things: two lamps on the console, art centered over the sofa.
2 Add one piece of real dark wood with age; it anchors everything new.
3 Choose curtains that reach the floor, lined and full.
4 Lay a Persian-style rug; even a good reproduction warms a room instantly.