Traditional rugs to complete the look
What is traditional interior design?
Traditional interior design encompasses classic patterns, materials, and colours from simpler times. Often drawing inspiration from impressive stately homes of the 18th – 19th centuries, traditionally designed spaces boast deep, royal colours, carved wooden features, and detailed fabrics.
Some core features of interior design include…
- Bold fabrics and textures
- Ornate traditional rugs
- Carved wooden fixtures
- Gilded features
- Tall ceilings
- Ceiling crowns and decorative moulding And much more.
6 Expert Traditional Interior Design Tips
Below, we’ll give 6 of the best interior design tips you can follow to achieve excellent traditional style in any space.
Related article: How to choose a traditional rug
1. Balance light neutral and dark, bold colours
Colour is everything when it comes to achieving a traditional look in your home. Jewelled tones like deep ruby reds, emerald greens, and navy blues make fantastic feature walls. Contrast with dark woods and warm neutral toned accessories for a traditional look that really pops.
2. Add depth with wall panelling
A one-dimensional space has no room in traditional design. Carefully consider how you can use wooden panelling to add depth that draws interest to different areas of your home. Above, you can see that they have taken a balanced approach, using the different sections created by the panelling on their walls to dictate the placement of the mirror and sofa, keeping them central.
3. Embellish rooms with, textured fabrics
Heavier, natural fabrics such as wool and woven materials can create an unbeatable depth. Think about investing in traditional style rugs, blankets, and consider the impact of your upholstery on the room. Opt for velvets and tightly woven, thick fabrics for sofas and chairs.
4. Daring, intricate patterns
Patterns should be repetitive, consisting of symmetrical shapes and complimentary colours. Think of damask and baroque styles, use them cleverly around the room. Focus on flooring first – a parquet wooden floor decorated with rugs suits traditional design, or choose bold victorian-era tiling.
5. Incorporate considered symmetry
You might not be lucky enough to have a grand staircase like the above image, but you can see how symmetry creates an impression.
Incorporate symmetry in a considered and practical way. Place chairs facing each other in couples, with centralised tables and ornate planters.
Traditional Rugs to Complete The Look
Here are some of our favourites for 2025:
1. Afghan Nomad Rug
2. Premier Superwashed Chinese Rug
They don’t come that much more Chinese than this beauty!
3. Dynamic Rug
Let’s turn up the heat!
4. Machine Woven Lustre Collection
And turn it back down again!
5. Shaggy Rugs
Cool in the summer and warm in the winter!
Check out our full range on the Frith website, or come and visit us in store.
