Traditional? Contemporary? Modern? Before you create your dream kitchen or bath, you’ll need to understand the difference between each design style. Use this cheat sheet to help you.

Traditional…French Provincial…Eclectic…Victorian…Industrial…Hollywood Regency…Modern… Contemporary. And that’s just the tip of the design style iceberg.

It can be overwhelming and confusing just to understand where your own style fits along the spectrum, and even harder to know where to begin designing and decorating. Help is here.

Consider this a basic tutorial: information to arm you against misinformation. It’s a way to begin placing architecture, interiors and products within a larger design context and conversation. And it’s a way to get to know your style self a little better so you can take a more organized approach to realizing your design vision. If you already have a design style in mind and are ready to update your bathroom, our Bathroom Design Service is a great place to start. Together with a Kohler Designer you can design your dream bathroom, receive a 3-D image of your new bathroom and access a personalized shopping list with everything you’ll need for your project.

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