When it comes to decor, traditional is comfortable and often predictable. Some may say traditional is outdated, but there's a reason the style is still so popular – it just works. If you like rooms that are warm and welcoming and where everything has its place, here are six traditional-style home decor ideas that are still cool. Read on:

Display cherished
collectibles and books Bespoke shelves will help make your space feel homely and lived in which is what traditional spaces are all about. 

Add a feature rug
Inject colour and pattern through the addition of a beautiful oriental rug.

Hang a chandelier
Chandeliers are a mainstay in traditional dining rooms and can make a home’s entryway more welcoming.

Hang curtains in archive fabric prints
Opt for decoration which pays respect to the past, but lives for today; bold chintz, large scale florals, all work well in period homes.

Choose striped upholstery
Whether chic, wide stripes or rustic French ticking linens, striped fabrics are a brilliant choice when it comes to upholstery in traditional living rooms.

Furnish with antique pieces
Furniture with age brings personality and character to a space often unattainable with modern pieces.