Read the text above again and say if the sentences below are true or false

DECORATING STYLES

 

1. In pairs, answer the questions:

 

1. What interior decorating styles do you know?

2. What is your favourite decorating style? What are its main elements?

3. What style is your bedroom decorated in?

4. What style would you choose to decorate a kitchen in your house?

5. What decorating style would you recommend for your classroom?

In pairs, look at the picture below and decide what style this room is decorated in. Prove your opinion.

 

Put the words below into three categories. Then add at least two more words to each group.

tranquil chrome luxurious simple
traditional functional bamboo pot
ceramic glass iron wood
wall plaque painting basket trim
comfortable contemporary sleek natural
braid terracotta mirror copper
pewter elegant granite frame
fruit bowl rich fringe rustic
brilliant linen cotton marble
tassel leather smooth wool

 

Materials Decorating elements and accessories Adjective to describe a decor
     

 

4. Which words from the table above can you use to describe your favourite decorating style?

 

Everyone has their own unique design style. Read short descriptions of the main decorating styles in Text One below, choose your preference and recognize yourself.

6. Match paragraphs 1-5 with the name of decorating styles below:

a. Transitional; b. Country; c. Traditional; d. Old World; e. Contemporary.

 

Text One. Decorating Styles

 

1. ____________________

You prefer a comfortable and warm house with taste! You love warm, rich woods, curved legs and window coverings that others find heavy or "fussy." You prefer undertones as well as very dark and very light colours. Your home features trim and molding that is painted glossy white. You love gold or bronze metal accessories, traditional floral patterns and luxurious trims such as tassels, fringes or braids. Your style focuses on upholstered furnishings, pillows, and soft, smooth edges.

2.____________________

You love clean lines and simple spaces. Black, whites and other neutral tones dominate in your home but you use bold accents to brighten up the decor. Also you prefer natural fabrics like linen, leather, cotton and wool. You don't use much decoration and think "the simpler, the better", just some chrome metallic or stainless steel accents and liberal use of glass accessories or mirrors as a way to "open up" a small space visually. Wood choices in your decor are either very dark or very light.

3.___________________

You are in the middle between traditional and contemporary. Bright colours are not your favourites, instead you like dark deep browns and navy, ivory, beige, vanilla and tan. You also hate "fussy," but love luxurious fabrics such as velvets and satins. In your home there are photos and artwork in simple frames made of brushed nickel or silver. Your decor has contemporary clean lines, but you add some traditional details to soften the look.

4.____________________

You were born in the wrong century. You love rich, deep colours and natural building materials such as stone, granite and marble. You come from the school of furniture design which is called "The more ornate, the better". You love luxurious textures and fabrics with bronze or wrought iron accents in your decor.

5.____________________

You love the decor that looks "homemade” and rustic. Painted furniture decorated with antiques is your favorite. Metals are mainly copper or pewter. You like calm colours in floral or rustic patterns. Homemade accessories such as quilts, pots or primitive paintings are in your decor.

 

Read the text above again and say if the sentences below are true or false.

 

1. Tassels, fringes and braids are usually used in Contemporary Style decoration.

2. Homemade and rustic elements are typical for Country Style.

3. Transitional style is a combination of Contemporary and Country styles.

4. Luxurious elements are often used in Old World style.

5. Vases and frames made of copper and pewter are common attributes of Country style.

 

8. Look through Text One again and find the words denoting the following categories:

 

Metals Décor elements Fabrics
     

 

9. Complete the table below with the information from Text One:

Style Colours Decorations Materials
Traditional       rich woods, bronze and metal
Contemporary black, whites, neutral tones, bold accents    
Transitional     velvet and satins
Old World rich and deep        
Country   quilts, primitive paintings, pottery, metal accents