As many young homeowners have shifted away from traditional design, this timeless design warrants a second look — an old-school layout style can be colorful and fresh. If you have purchased an older house, a traditional look will maintain with your house’s architecture. Or perhaps you’ve inherited traditional furniture and you’re not sure how to integrate it in your space. 1 way to accomplish this is by using colour in a means that will make your space look and texture timeless. Here are some colors to try.
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Gold. Gold or deep mustard will add instant elegance to your traditional space. These colors pick up the honey tones in wood furnishings very well and make a harmonious texture.
Suggested paint pick: Alchemy, Sherwin-Williams
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Red. Red is the greatest traditional hue, but it may be too bold for many people. If you’d like to try only a tiny dose of this colour, go for crimson accent fabrics.
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Green. Yellow-greens and sage greens are usually seen in traditional rooms. These colors lend a natural, organic feel to a room.
Suggested paint pick: Ryegrass, Sherwin-Williams
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Black and white. Black and white checkered floors is a staple in traditional layout. Black and white not only signifies elegance, but it also works with every other color — such as the spring-green wall colour featured in this photo.
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Multicolor. If you have inherited or purchased a traditional upholstered piece, think about having it recovered at a fun multicolored fabric. This Victorian settee looks fab and refreshing with its striped fabric (and check out the mismatched pillows).
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Blue and green. Blue and green are represented at the American oriental colour scheme and many other historical palettes. Used together, these colors create a serene look that’s in keeping with a traditional style.
Suggested paint picks: Blue Lapis and Green With Envy, both Benjamin Moore
Blue. Soft sky blue and denim blue operate well in spaces that are classic. These types of blue can bring a genuine look and a refreshing texture to your space. In this traditional master bath, I used Sapphireberry by Behr.
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Yellow. Warm yellows just seem to always operate in a traditional setting. In this pretty bedroom, a light yellowish tint produces a space that’s light and airy.
Suggested paint pick: Morning Sunlight, Behr
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