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Design Style<\/h3>\n

Clients sometimes ask our design professionals what their personal interior design style preference is. The answer is most likely something along the lines of \u201cit\u2019s your preference that is important<\/em>.\u201d Learning about different design styles is important for learning about your own taste but for now we\u2019ll present a primer on the playfulness of Postmodernism.<\/p>\n

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Postmodernism<\/h3>\n

For making your own statement, for asserting your own individuality, for adding personal creativity, for being a bit rebellious\u2014there\u2019s no style like Postmodernism. The Museum of Modern Art<\/a> describes Postmodernism as \u201ca reaction against modernism. It is less a cohesive movement than an approach and attitude toward art, culture, and society. Its main characteristics include anti-authoritarianism, or refusal to recognize the authority of any single design style or definition of what art should be; and the collapsing of the distinction between high culture and mass or popular culture, and between art and everyday life. Postmodern art and architecture can be also characterized by a deliberate use of earlier styles and conventions, and an eclectic mixing of different artistic and popular styles and mediums.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For some of us, it\u2019s no surprise that Postmodern design philosophy arose in the 1960s, a time when parts of society increasingly challenged authority. Architects, designers and other creative types were bucking rigid modern functionalism in favor of flexible living spaces reflecting owners\u2019 personalities. A usual goal of Postmodern interior design is to create a space that is truly unique.<\/p>\n

Furnishings used in Postmodernism are limited only by one\u2019s imagination and ability to find the unusual. An interior designer, of course, can help with that. Our access to resources is quite extensive.<\/p>\n

This is your opportunity to playfully mix materials, colors, textures and sometimes even unconventional art and furniture. Designers love to help clients find that one \u201cstatement piece<\/em>\u201d that really sets a room apart. With Postmodern design, the entire room makes a statement. A bold one.<\/p>\n

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Such creativity can be applied to any room. In a living room, for example, use a mix of vintage and modern furniture. Add bold, colorful rugs with geometric patterns. Accessorize with a combination of high-end art and playful d\u00e9cor items.<\/p>\n

In the kitchen<\/strong>: Make your foundation brightly colored cabinets paired with stainless steel appliances. Open shelving will allow you to display an eclectic mix of dishware. Unique backsplashes with bold patterns can also add personality.<\/p>\n

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In a bedroom<\/strong>: Combine classic with contemporary furniture. An unusually shaped headboard with a bold color can make a striking statement. Top it off with layers of bedding in different patterns and textures.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the bathroom<\/strong>: It\u2019s a wonderful space for very bold wallpaper or tiles with geometric or floral patterns. Mingling retro and modern fixtures can be fun, especially with colorful faucets. Clinch the look with quirky accessories like an uncommonly shaped mirror.<\/p>\n

If challenging traditional design norms and prioritizing individuality and creativity sounds like you, work with GOLSON DESIGNS. We can help you include elements of surprise and humor in your home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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