Some think “traditional” means conventional, standard, or even old-fashioned. But when it refers to interior design, it’s anything but. Beginning to End Interiors features Hunter Douglas window treatments in Sarasota, Florida, which pair perfectly with this interior design method. Our team knows that this enduring style is all about warmth, sophistication, and comfort. Over the years, it’s become even more elegant and functional, though the key elements remain the same.

Traditional Interior Design 101

Traditional interior design themes draw inspiration from 18th- and 19th-century European décor. Three of its main elements are rich wood tones, curved lines, and detailed craftsmanship. It differs from minimalist or ultra-modern approaches—instead, there are ornate details and layered textures for depth and visual interest.

Traditional furnishings generally feature classic silhouettes like rolled arms, ball-and-claw feet, and wing-backed chairs. You’ll also see high-quality, luxury materials like mahogany, cherry, and walnut; the textile colors are solid and patterned, muted yet warm. Examples include Hunter green, navy, deep reds, and neutrals for walls, flooring, furniture, and textiles.

How to Use The Traditional Style Throughout Your Home

Like any home décor theme, traditional rooms should flow together with similar elements.

• Entryways: Try a curved console table topped with a symmetrical arrangement of lamps or candlesticks. Traditional entryway accessories include medallion rugs, framed artwork, and gilded mirrors.
• Living Rooms: Arrange furniture to facilitate conversation; we recommend sofas and chairs facing each other around a coffee table. Add side tables with reading lamps, bookshelves, and plush pillows in complementary patterns.
• Dining Areas: A substantial table with carved details and matching chairs creates a traditional dining room focal point. This aesthetic also includes crystal chandeliers, silver candlesticks, and fine china displayed in glass-front cabinets; choose table linens in damask or subtle patterns.
• Bedrooms: If you have the space, four-poster or sleigh beds are perfect for traditional bedrooms. Then, layer your beds with luxurious linens, quilts, and throw pillows. These bedrooms also call for matching nightstands with table lamps and upholstered benches.
  

How to Use Traditional Style Window Treatments

Window treatments anchor traditional interior design but consider function first. Some rooms need more light control and privacy than others.

• Full-length Drapes: Fabric choices matter here. We like damask, small floral prints, stripes, and subtle plaids for traditional bedrooms, living, and dining rooms. Silk, velvet, and high-quality cotton or linen complement this aesthetic; add tassels, trim, and tiebacks for additional texture.
• Roman Shades: For this classic window treatment, linen, cotton blends, and lightweight wool are fine for bedrooms, living and dining rooms, and family rooms. Traditional patterns like toile, small medallions, or tone-on-tone stripes work beautifully here, or add decorative tape trim along the bottom edge or contrast binding for a polished finish.
• Wood Shutters: Few window treatments hold as much classic appeal as genuine hardwood shutters with paint finishes in crisp white or cream for brightness, or go darker with walnut, cherry, or mahogany. Wood shutters work in family rooms and dining rooms; for kitchens and bathrooms, consider heat- and moisture-resistant shutter materials like composites or vinyl.

Those are just three traditional interior design window treatments; visit our showroom or request a consultation to see our full line of luxury styles.

Visit Us for Custom Window Treatments in Sarasota, Florida

The talented design team at Beginning to End Interiors helps clients create traditional spaces that honor traditional design principles with modern functionality. We serve clients in Sarasota and the surrounding area, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Boca Grande, Venice, Northport, Long Boat Key, and Siesta Key, FL. Contact us today for an appointment.