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Style Guide

Do you want to learn more about different periods in the history of furniture? You will find lots of information here on different styles and influences ranging through centuries and continents, with help on how to furnish your room in one that appeals to you.

Furnish in a Moroccan Style

Furnish your home in a Moroccan style.

Mid-Century Modern Style

Learn about Mid-Century Modern style.

Furnishing in the Hollywood Regency Style

Learn about the Hollywood Regency style.

Americana As a Theme in Furniture and Home Furnishings

Americana can be used to reflect a patriotic spirit through furniture and home furnishings.

Industrial Style - The New Contemporary Style in Furniture and Home Furnishings

Industrial style has become one of the hottest contemporary styles in furniture and home furnishings.

Transitional Style in Furniture and Home Furnishings

About the Transitional style in furniture and home furnishings.

Thomas Chippendale

British furniture maker Thomas Chippendale.

Queen Anne Style in Furniture

An overview of Queen Anne Style in furniture.

Glossary of Antique Furniture Terms with Illustrations

Antique furniture terms glossary from the Antiques Guide ar About.com.

Asian Style Furniture

Asian style furniture continues to be popular today. Asian inspired materials, methods of construction, stylistic features, and colors and textures from Asia have influenced Western furniture and home furnishings.

How to Furnish in an Asian Style

Furnishing in an Asian style gives an interesting twist to your home decor. Learn the basics here.

Nailheads

Nailheads are sometimes referred to as jewelery for furniture.

Country Style

Country Style encompasses different eras and continents and is truly versatile. Learn more about it here.

Coastal Style

It doesn't matter where you live, you could still furnish your home in a coastal style. Find out how.

Contemporary Style

Do you like a simple uncluttered look? You might have an affinity for contemporary style.

Traditional Style

Are you fascinated by traditional furniture? Have you noticed that it doesn't all look the same? Here's an introduction to some different traditional styles.

Know Your Antique Table Styles - A Guide to Identifying Antique Tables

Antique table styles from About.com Antiques Guide.

Find Your Style

Do you know what your style is? Often it's hard to decide, especially when others are telling you one thing but you're not really sure you want it. Read on for tips on how to find your true style.

Louis Philippe Furniture

Louis Philippe furniture has retained its popularity through the ages. Many manufacturers offer entire collections in this style, making it easy to coordinate your furniture.

Formal Style

Formal Styles in furniture, whether traditional, contemporary or provincial, are all about creating a certain theme or mood. Here you learn about the elements that go into creating each one.

Informal Style

Informal style is a more relaxed style, and much easier to maintain than a formal style. There is a wide variety, as the range includes traditional, contemporary, provincial, and eclectic styles.

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