Whether you want minimalist, modern interiors or a charmingly traditional home, you should note the significant differences in each trend. We’ve created this guide on traditional and modern interior design to help you tell the two apart. Also, those who seek to blend the two styles together will find this post particularly useful to ensure they have balanced the influences of both in their space.
Kitchen Design Trends
You’ve likely seen many modern kitchen designs where things are kept minimal, with clean lines and little clutter. Modern kitchens focus on neutrals, especially white, grey, and black. You may add colour as a complement.
Traditional kitchens feel warmer and busier when you walk in. They tend to include decorative flourishes that could look out of place in a modern kitchen. These include mouldings, trims, and even decorative posts. Traditional kitchen colours include more earth-toned neutrals, like browns, creams and some warm greys.
Bathroom Design Trends
In the bathroom, modern styling is crisp and clean. The contemporary bathroom sink won’t have the details of a traditional design and is likely to be in a built-in floating cabinet. They focus on simple colour schemes but often have more experimental colours than the other spaces in a modern home. Plus, modern bathrooms lean heavily into geometric shapes for tiling.
Modern bathrooms might feel more elegant, but traditional bathrooms feel more luxurious. There is a large focus on leaving objects, from towels to hand soaps, in view. Imagine large soaker tubs with feet, bathroom windows with decorative elements that also increase privacy, and much more.
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Exterior Design Trends
Of course, much of the distinction between modern and traditional home exteriors is in the architecture, and you might not be able to adjust that. However, if you truly want to lean into a traditionally styled exterior, then that is something to bring up with your home builder before you settle on a design.
Still, there are some things you can more easily adjust. For example, traditional Craftsman homes had bright orange and green exteriors. Coastal homes tend to have bright, cheery colours as well. Finding your style is essential when choosing the right shade.
Modern homes are more likely to lean into natural stones, wood, and concrete for the exterior. The hallmark of modern homes is mixing these exterior materials to provide interest.
Flooring Trends
Wooden flooring is an immensely popular option for both modern and traditional styles. Traditional wood flooring is more likely to be a rich brown, while modern flooring might be greyed out.
Are you considering what style of home you want for your new build? DeSozio offers modern home designs that can also be adjusted for a more traditional look. Contact us today and let us guide you through the process.
