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17 September 2014
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Period style

Whether you aspire to Georgian streamlining, French glamour or prefer the clean lines of modern Scandinavian design, there's sure to be a style here for you to create in your own home.

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1920s
Fantastical glamour
1930s
A choice of looks - clean or exotic
1950s
Think juke boxes and bubblegum
1960s
Groovy good looks
Art deco
Geometric shapes and animal prints
Arts and crafts
Emphasis on natural materials
Art nouveau
The first 20th century modern design?
Edwardian
Fresh, light, feminine
Georgian
Airy, with some austere lines
Gothic
Heraldic touches, very flamboyant
Japanese
Calm, peaceful, Zen-like
Modernism
Lots of steel and bold primary colours
Scandinavian modern
All white, blond wood - a simple look
Scandinavian country
Rustic checks and a cosy feel
Shaker
Uncluttered, every piece is functional
Victorian
Plump cushions and excessive ornamentation

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