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Design Styles and Historical Context

Architectural Interior Décor Styles

New England Classic products can be used to create each of the classic styles of interior decor popular since the 17th century.

17th Century ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------> 21st Century

Colonial revival

Victorian

Mission

Modern

Greek revival

Cottage

Arts & Craft

International

Queen Anne

Country

Shaker

Contemporary

NeoClassical

Shingle

Craftsman

 

Georgian

Folk Victorian

Shingle

 

Adam

 

Prairie

 

Victorian

 

 

 

Shingle

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Architectural Wood Panel Wall Systems

The table describes typical design characteristics for compatibility with various architectural styles.

Architectural Style*
Panel Style Preference
Height Preference
Panel Module Preference
Colonial
Raised
32 - 36" and full wall
9", 12", 18"
Georgian
Raised
32 - 36" and full wall
12", 18", 23", 31"
English Colonial
Raised
32 - 72" and full wall
9", 12", 18", 23"
Country Colonial
Raised
32 - 72" and full wall
12", 18"
Victorian-Folk
Beaded
36" - 66"
2" center bead
Victorian-Shingle
Raised/beaded
36" to full wall
9", 12", 18"
Mission
Flat
32" 36", 59" to 72"
9" to 23"
Prairie/Craftsman
Raised/Flat
36", 43", 59", full wall
9" to 12"
Modern
Flat
32" to full wall
9" to 47"

Note:
Colonial style includes: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Georgian, Adam, Revival
Victorian style includes: Stick, Queen Anne, Shingle, Richardson, Folk Victorian
Electic style includes: Colonial revival, neoclassical, Tudor, Beaux-arts, French, Shaker
Modern style includes: Prairie, Craftsman, and International