Looking to revamp your interior style this year? Not sure where to start? Whether you’re putting the finishing touches to your kitchen, or embarking on an entire first floor renovation, honing in on an interior design style can help focus your decor efforts. Follow this guide to the top interior design styles and get your creative juices flowing.
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Contemporary
The contemporary interior style is current, modern and constantly evolving. It is much more focused on the “here and now” than on adhering to a particular design aesthetic. Today, contemporary interiors feature clean, unadorned spaces. The fluidity is impeccable and simple for any homeowner to achieve. Furniture tends to show exposed legs to create a feeling of more space. Metal and glass are popular in contemporary homes since these materials are intricate with detail and are kept to a minimum.
Design Mag
Traditional
Far from old-fashioned, traditional interior styling can be incredibly versatile. Whether you’re trying to achieve a look that is charming and pretty or retro and edgy adding some key traditional pieces can help bring the room together. The best traditional interiors keep clutter to a minimum, but ornamentation and decor is crucial to this style. Think about dark, finished wood with rich color palettes and a variety of layered textures.
Home Bunch
Industrial
Everyone loves industrial designs nowadays. From steel and stone to brick and brass – industrial interior style is all about raw and exposed materials. Introduce metal fixtures or exposed rustic brick for a subtle but effective nod to the industrial trend. Statement lights are often a key feature for industrial interiors and are particularly important for softening an otherwise cold space. Let your color palette be guided by the raw materials used for a truly authentic industrial look.
HGTV
Minimalist
The minimalist trend started in the early twentieth century and continues to pervade many aspects of modern life. Minimalist interiors are stripped down to their essential elements and empty space is left to make the design statement “that less is more”. This style is very focused on functionality. Use neutral, airy color palettes in minimalist rooms, as the idea is not to distract or detract from the simplicity with lots of color.
Decoist.com
Mid-Century Modern
Characterized by clean, simple lines, pops of blues and greens, and plenty of wood and rusty metals, mid-century modern is a design style with definite staying power. Looking for ways to incorporate this style into your home? Look for pieces that are often made of teak and are simply finished to showcase their natural beauty. Find pieces that are organic, simple and have an emphasis on function.
Magnolia
Coastal
Traditionally, coastal interiors have been centered around the cliche of seaside accessories, nautical motifs and distressed white woodwork. Today, the best coastal interiors adapt a more contemporary approach. Subtle nods to seaside living work beautifully without overdoing it. Think about natural materials, plenty of glass and breezy white draperies that combine to create a spacious coastal heaven. The coastal look is relaxing and calming, and can work just as well in a city apartment as it does in a beach-front property.
Robb & Stucky
Scandinavian
Inspired by the snow and mountains of the Nordic countries, Scandinavian interiors are proving to be a permanent design style popular across the globe. This interior style is timeless and works beautiful in living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms. Layer woods, fabrics and fur onto a glass or wooden framework for an effortlessly cool Nordic interior. Think about functionality – natural light and simplicity are hallmarks of this type of design. It’s time to embrace our love for Scandinavian style.
Rebecca Judd
Eclectic
Eclectic interiors borrow ideas from a range of different periods, styles and trends. Break the rules and have a little fun with your decorating style – that’s what the eclectic style is all about. However, it’s important to maintain a sense of balance within your decorating style. The very best eclectic interiors are a cohesive blend of old, new, color, texture, and pattern.
Etsy
Which of these interior design styles are you looking forward to incorporating into your décor this year? There are no hard or fast rules when it comes to interior styling and decorating, though these interior design tips may help. Blend vintage furniture with a modern color palette or introduce industrial touches into your eclectic bedroom – the choice is yours!