If you are remodeling your outdoor space you might be struggling with how you want to decorate and whether you want to go with a certain theme or if you might just throw furniture and colours together. Well regardless of what décor appeals to you, there is always a style you prefer over others, and here’s how to tell whether modern or traditional décor is better suited to you.
What makes a patio modern?
Clean-Lined Furnishings
Modern décor is characterized by clean, straight lines especially when it comes to the furniture. If you prefer to have a much simpler look to your outdoor furniture with clean lines then a modern-styled patio might just be the right thing for you. We offer a great assortment of modern patio furniture perfect for large or small spaces.
Neutral Colour Schemes
Modern spaces also follow a neutral colour palette, without much use of bold colours. Some spaces use bold patterns or colours as accent pieces but they are not the main point of the space, and beige or gray neutrals are most commonly used for the majority of colour in the space.
Organic Materials
Furniture that comes from organic materials are made up of substances that were once alive – plants, animal or even bacteria products would be consider organic. These materials make the space feel much more earthy and clean, which are key characteristics of modern décor.
Greenery
If you feel drawn to spaces with lots of greenery and plants modern décor is most likely the right choice for you. By adding plants or shrubs to your space with a neutral colour palette the plants will really pop in colour, and could even be used as your accent pieces.
What makes a patio traditional?
Wood Furniture
Traditional furniture typically is made of dark wood, such as cherry, maple, mahogany, oak or walnut.
Fabrics
Fabrics, and even textiles, characterize a lot of traditional spaces. They can be patterns such as floral, geometric, stripes or even small pattern prints.
Neutral Colours
Similar to modern decorating styles, traditional spaces tend to also use a neutral colour palette but what distinguishes it from modern is the accents with fabrics and prints.
Matching and symmetry
Traditional spaces tend to put furniture in pairs and they tend to be symmetrical. So, for example, there would be two couches, two tables or even two chairs and they would be arranged across from each other almost like a mirror image.
Set up
The furniture you choose for a traditional space would be set up in straight axes and are perpendicular to each other.
Modern and traditional décor do share some traits but they are also quite different from each other. Modern spaces tend to feel much more earthy and organic, while traditional areas are warm and inviting. Both can be cozy and comfortable, though. By determining which one appeals more to you and your lifestyle you can figure out what is right for you. If you just can’t decide whether you prefer clean lines and organic materials, or dark, warm furniture made of oak with striped pillows for accent pieces you can also throw a bit of both into the mix. Your outdoor space, ultimately is, an extension of your home so take a look around your home and that will tell you what your style is and what will best suit your lifestyle.
