With each passing year, it seems more home interior “design styles” are added to an already long list. Will you be well served by, or even remember, the main design features of Urban Skandi Post-Modern Industrial Chic? I’m guessing not. So let’s bring it back to the basics. Read on for basic definitions and images of basic home interior styles. This foundation will help you determine which main styles you like and don’t like. That understanding can help you explore related options to nail down a style – or two or three – to help you express your unique personality.

 5 Popular Design Styles: 

1. Traditional. A lot of us are familiar with this style because we grew up around it. Our parents and grandparents are likely to have relied on this highly common style. When you think traditional, think of rich colors, lots of details, and somewhat toned-down formal furnishings.  

2. Contemporary. Defined by clean lines and neutral colors with an occasional pop of brighter color, along with a variety of textures mixed in helps to add interest to this much-loved style. Based on my experience, nearly every generation from Boomers through XYZers find comfort in the contemporary style.  

3. Transitional. From my unscientific surveying of clients, friends and family, I would place transitional as the second most popular style. As you may rightly assume, it’s a mix of two different styles -contemporary and traditional. This style is defined by lots of texture and a color palette that is founded in neutrals mixed with soft pastels or earth tones. Enter any major furniture store and you will see many examples. 

4. Mid-Century Modern. Characterized by warm wood tones and curved furniture pieces, MCM can be considered as having a more distinct style that conjures up images of the modern homes of the 60’s. Featuring clean lines, minimal décor, and geometric shapes, this style exudes a certain sass and class that has made it a favorite for decades.  

5. Modern Farmhouse. Blending rustic with open and airy, this style has become increasingly popular over the last ten years or so. It introduces a rustic aesthetic without feeling like a mountain hunting lodge. Plentiful textures delivered through natural materials and a warm color palette of inviting earth tones help to create an open and airy, organic-feeling living space. 

Which did you like most? Any turn offs? Any inspire you to explore further? Determining your own style is a journey with no ending and no right answers. As your personality and tastes change throughout your life, I invite you to match your personal evolution with your interior choices. It’s all about what makes you feel most connected to life when you walk about your castle and settle into your personal space.  

Now, what will you do next to love where you live?

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