| The American Traditional style of furniture was | | | | Well-seasoned good quality wood is used for crafting |
| influenced by English and French styles. With time it | | | | pieces of traditional living room furniture. Oak, pine, |
| evolved into a unique American style. The traditional | | | | mahogany and walnut are all popular choices for |
| living room furniture includes styles such as the clean | | | | creating exquisite pieces of traditional furniture. The |
| and simple lines of Shaker furniture, the simplicity of | | | | natural rich tones of wood are enhanced by |
| the Mission style and similar styles from artisans in | | | | upholstery in traditional prints and soft textures. The |
| the Southwest and all corners of the country. | | | | end effect is a warm cozy look that looks very |
| American traditional style is thus a blend of several | | | | inviting. |
| styles and it takes the best that every different | | | | When opting for a traditional décor it is |
| style has to offer. | | | | advisable to select furniture that represents many |
| The only drawback of traditional living room furniture | | | | styles and eras, from Chippendale to Queen Anne |
| is that most pieces in this style are a bit large. So if | | | | and Sheraton to Victorian. Small touches of Oriental |
| you would like to furnish your living room in this style | | | | influences also look very attractive in this setting. |
| you need to have a large living room. Sofas, recliners | | | | Painted landscapes, a Queen Anne table or lampshade |
| and stand alone chairs generally come with curved | | | | or a Chippendale highboy will immediately give your |
| and artistically done up handles and legs. These pieces | | | | living room a traditional touch. |
| need to be kept well apart so as not to give a | | | | Soft and cushy sofas and love seats accessorized |
| crowded look to the room. Besides, it is only when | | | | with pillows, rolled arms and slipcovers all done up in |
| they are placed apart can the craftsmanship be | | | | floral upholstery in subdued colors will give you a |
| admired. | | | | warm traditional look. |