Colours: The consistent colours throughout this design should be rich and warm tones, with reminiscent of wood stains, and the accent colours should be white, pastel hues, or muted tones.

Fixture finishes: The fixture finishes should be shiny and eye catching, use silver, brass, gold, or oil rubbed bronze, these finishes should accentuate the style of any design.

Symmetry: Layouts of furniture and furnishings, as well as aesthetics should all be symmetrical, use symmetry when designing the layout of each room.

Antiques: Incorporate elegant antiques and antique furniture into your design.

Rooms: Each room should be functional and family friendly.

Pattern: Incorporate subtle patterns into your soft furnishings and textiles, florals and plaids are always good patterns to use in the traditional design.

Window treatments: These should be classic and altered with heavy curtains, using velvet or heavy cotton material.

Traditional aesthetics: Tablecloths, candelabras, vintage linens, china sets, silver, and antique pieces, try not to clutter up, edit these pieces to avoid a cluttered look.