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This article was originally published by a www.houzz.com . Read the Original article here. .
This article was originally published by a www.houzz.com . Read the Original article here. .
High drama. Julie Cavanaugh, founder and principal designer at Design Matters — which operates across five studio showrooms in Northern California; Jackson, Wyoming; and Park City, Utah — will often use a statement backsplash to dial up the drama. “The owner of this smaller ranch-style house in San Jose loves high style and lots of glam,” Cavanaugh says. “For this backsplash, we combined glass tile in multiple sizes and elaborate natural stone. We did a riff on the idea of ‘soldier’ tile, which is a single row of vertical tile at the countertop and a second tile or material above it.
“As this project required us to amp up the glam, we turned the soldier tile horizontally to allow for a few more inches of the beautiful plume-styled stonework to take center stage,” she says. “Introducing a little bit of glass tile at the countertop line also helps with spills and cleanup, as they are not directly on the marble.”
This article was originally published by a www.houzz.com . Read the Original article here. .
High drama. Julie Cavanaugh, founder and principal designer at Design Matters — which operates across five studio showrooms in Northern California; Jackson, Wyoming; and Park City, Utah — will often use a statement backsplash to dial up the drama. “The owner of this smaller ranch-style house in San Jose loves high style and lots of glam,” Cavanaugh says. “For this backsplash, we combined glass tile in multiple sizes and elaborate natural stone. We did a riff on the idea of ‘soldier’ tile, which is a single row of vertical tile at the countertop and a second tile or material above it.
“As this project required us to amp up the glam, we turned the soldier tile horizontally to allow for a few more inches of the beautiful plume-styled stonework to take center stage,” she says. “Introducing a little bit of glass tile at the countertop line also helps with spills and cleanup, as they are not directly on the marble.”
This article was originally published by a www.houzz.com . Read the Original article here. .
What it is: More than any other style, traditional decorating embraces a sense of history, with heirloom-quality antiques, rich woods, plush carpets and pretty patterns. Although traditional style does tend to be formal, with symmetrical arrangements and refined materials, the ultimate goal is comfort, warmth and a welcoming feel.
Where it comes from: Traditional style traces its roots to 18th- and 19th-century Europe, although a general sense of honoring the past is more central to the style than a focus on any particular region of the world.
Good to know: At first glance it may be hard to distinguish between a traditional and transitional space (and it doesn’t help that the words are so similar), but it’s easier when you know what to look for. Simply put, traditional style adheres firmly to classic designs rooted in history, while transitional style draws from both traditional and contemporary looks.
Hallmarks of traditional style:
Antiques and new pieces with a timeless feelRefined color paletteClassic comforts such as a crackling fire on the hearth and floor-to-ceiling bookshelvesLuxurious materials like marble and rich woodsIntricate architectural details
This style works well with: Rustic, coastal, Mediterranean
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