Interior designer and all-round interior expert Garry Cohn has shared his advice with homeowners looking to transform their property. Garry was a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has over 30 years in the industry where he has worked on retail, hotel, commercial and residential projects. Originally from New York, Garry now resides in Dublin, Ireland and was a presenter on the hit TV series, Design Doctors.
With the property market booming in the UK, creating a timeless look that endures the test of time is important, especially when it comes to selling.
Outlandish designs, garish colours and unusual furnishings can be enough to deter a buyer from even choosing to view a home.
Interior expert Garry spoke exclusively with Express.co.uk about how to create a “timeless” look within a home.
He explained: “Timeless things are what we call the classic pieces.
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Queen Anne Chair
A Queen Anne chair has cabriole legs which mimic how an animal’s leg may curve.
The cabriole leg was historically associated with the mid-1720s to 1760.
They are also known to have padded feet with a rounded foot or flat disk at the end of the leg.
Other stylistic features of Queen Anne style chairs include curving shapes, cushioned seats and wing-back chairs.
Decorative motifs on Queen Anne chairs include scallops or shells, scroll shapes, broken c-curves and c-curves, and acanthus leaves.
Louis XIV chairs
Louis XIV chairs tend to have thick, wooden frames and backs that are rectangular.
They are often upholstered, rigid and high-backed with the arms extending to the front edge of the seat.
These chairs look a bit like thrones and look great in a classical setting.
Louis XV chairs
The backs of the seats often have curved or moulded wood and are cartouche-shaped.
Carvings can often be found on the curve of the seat’s back frame.
Chair legs are often cabriole or S-shaped like Queen Anne chairs.
These seats were more comfortable and look great when paired with matching cushions for a softer finish.
Louis XVI chairs
Chair backs are oval or shield-like in shape and the arms rest at the front of the seat.
The legs of the chairs are like columns and are completely straight.
Compared to Louis XV chairs, carvings and decoration are more restrained and classic.
The Barcelona chair
Moving into the 20th century, the Barcelona chair is one of the most iconic and recognised interior pieces of the century.
The chair is a registered trademark of Knoll, Inc.
Mies van der Rohe designed this chair for his German Pavilion at the Barcelona Exposition of 1929.
The chair has a polished chrome frame with a curved back.
The back cushion is a bit taller than the steel frame and rests against the curved back.
The cushions are made with high-quality fillers that hold their shape and the upholstery is made from a single cowhide for a uniform appearance.
One of these chairs retails for $5,727 (£4,216.53).
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