Interior design themes
14 Interior Design Themes That Are On-Trend
Do you love interior design and super keen to give your home a makeover, but wouldn’t have a clue where to start?
These 14 interior design themes are not only on-trend, but will help you identify which interior styles you love the most and where you should start digging for more inspiration.
We can throw around words like bohemian, contemporary, industrial, mid century modern, rustic and Scandi until the cows (or the interior designers!) come home but if you can’t visualise what they all mean it’s tricky to get started.
Below we’ve started a visual conversation to fill your ocular senses. Now we’d love to know: which interior design styles do you love the most?
1. Art Deco Delight
If you channel bold, flashy elements of The Great Gatsby of the 1920s and think interior design rather than fashion then you will understand Art Deco.
Features of this interior design style include geometric shapes and graphic patterns, polished chrome or brass, glossy timber furnishings, glass and mirrors and layered sultry lighting. It incorporates being bold and artistic expression with exotic touches. Originating from Paris in 1925, Art Deco is all at once histrionic and elegant. Take a peak at HouseBeautiful for more Art Deco interior design tips.
ALL CLASS: Recreate a modish interior complementing modern art Aquamarine with chic furnishings.
2. Bohemian Beauty
If you fancy something more carefree, Boho interior design is your friend. Purposefully messy, this style— with its global inspirations, travel mementos and op shop finds— provides a warm ambience.
It combines different textures and materials from natural to metallic and embraces warm red and purples tones and plenty of layering when it comes to pillows, rugs and blankets. Beaded embellishments, tassels and crochet curtains are all whimsical additions to the Boho interior decor style.
WOW A ROOM: This Cubism Cats print is an exciting way to liven up an otherwise restrained interior.
3. Classical Reflections
Classicism emerged in Europe in the 17th-19th centuries with the impressionist art, music, literature and architecture of the time inspiring this particular style.
Today, lovers of tradition who enjoy plush, formal settings tend to be drawn to the symmetry, sophistication, simplicity and reliability of classic design. Think gilded frames, heavy drapery and ornate woodwork.
NOSTALGIC: An impressionist print like City At The Port can help you master the art of timeless design.
4. Contemporary Cheer
Contemporary and modern interior design themes often get confused. The key is to remember that “modern” refers to a particular era (most often the early and mid 20th century) whereas contemporary refers to designs of today; the here and now.
This is the interior design style for those who love to follow fashion trends and change with the times. Right now in the world of contemporary art and design we are loving the simplicity of whites, greys and blondes with the excitement of occasional colour.
SUNNY DAYS: Let brightness shine through your living space with this glorious Dahlias Love The Sun abstract print.
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Elegant CountryUnlike the music, country interior design style is for everyone. Rather than drawing from the dramas and hardships of life, it draws from the calm of the country lifestyle with nature as its muse.
The simplicity and bliss of country life permeates the decor and can be summed up by this quote:
“Country life has its advantages,’ he used to say. ‘You sit on the veranda drinking tea and your ducklings swim on the pond, and everything smells good… and there are gooseberries,” Anton Chekhov, Gooseberries.
English Country, featured below, is a feminine and flowing home design style with floral fabrics, paintings of flowers and botanical prints at the forefront.
PERFECTLY PROVINCIAL: You can never have too many florals so get into the mixing mood with this Wisteria Watercolour print.
6. Hollywood Glam
This is the home interior style for those who love to make a statement. Hollywood glam is the epitome of luxury with opulent furnishings and over the top accents like velvets, metallics and rich colour palettes that include reds, purples and blues.
Incorporate a red carpet into any room, sequinned cushions and lampshades and lights around your bathroom mirror to make the most of this interior design theme.
‘I’m not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful,’ Marilyn Monroe.
ENCHANTING: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet as this Peony Petals print from our Abstract collection.
7. Industrial Edge
While it often seems modern and funky to the eye, industrial design is actually quite rustic and sensible. It takes advantage of exposed steel, timber and brick to create an edgy living space that’s full of character.
It preserves the best quality design of the turn of the 20th century and brings out all its raw beauty and mercurial appeal. Industrial interior design themes offer a unisex vibe that suits larger spaces, both at home or the office.
FUNK IT UP: It doesn’t get edgier than New York City and this Manhattan Bridge print will transform a bedroom into an industrial attraction.
8. Mid Century Modern
While mid century modern is considered a more practical interior design style, there’s more to it than pure function. It may not be fussy, but it still oozes character with nostalgic elements gleamed from the 1950s and 60s.
Everything is scaled back and simple, but with some fun retro stylings thrown in.
LOOK BACK: Uncomplicate your life with a trio of fresh yet vintage vehicle prints.
9. Minimalist Musings
Bachelor pads often embrace minimalist design. Perhaps it’s because it’s easy to keep clean, but it’s actually a house proud interior design style like any other defined by simple furnishings, neutral colour palettes and clean lines.
However, it does not mean it’s devoid of style. Quite the contrary. When art is selected with care, the “less is more” mindset respects creativity, but shuns flamboyant excesses and unmanageable clutter.
REPOSE: Scale things back a little and decorate with this stunning Simplicity print from our Modern collection.
10. Nautical Escape
Inspired by the deep blue, nautical themes in interior design are often seen in beach houses and seaside apartments as well as restaurants and cafes to create a sense of adventure and relaxation.
Defined by rustic furnishings, sailing motifs, blue colour palettes and boating ornaments aplenty, the nautical interior design theme is everyone’s chill zone.
‘You can either see yourself as a wave in the ocean or you can see yourself as the ocean,’ Oprah Winfrey.
CALL OF THE SEA: If the ocean is your muse then you’ll love this Waiting For The Tide photographic art print.
11. Oriental Mindset
Asian-style interiors are more often than not a fusion of styles, with Japanese and Chinese expression leading the way of popular interior design themes.
Japanese design is minimalist (think Zen) with colours from the natural world informing the colour palette while Chinese design is more opulent with richer, lavish colours like golds, reds, jades and purples used.
EXOTIC: Use this Chinese art, Floating Orchid Panorama, to transform a room into a peaceful retreat.
12. Retro Fun
The psychedelic art of today requires far less drugs, despite being inspired by the wayward psychedelic era of the sixties.
Retro design is all about good, clean fun. Using pops of colour in art, furnishings and ornaments will lift spirits and inspire happiness. And as an interior design style it’s a bit sexy. Yeah baby! Yeah!
COLOUR EXPLOSION: Give a room all the colours of the rainbow with this Joyful Pops retro print.
13. Rustic Meandering
It’s time to take a walk outside without even leaving home!
Rustic design is all about bringing the outdoors in, but without the biting bugs and the risks of inclement weather. Think raw, reclaimed timbers, exposed beams and unfinished stones, popular with a lot of hipster cafes and restaurants of today. There’s no reason why you can’t recreate this interior design style at home.
PICTURESQUE: The Old Winding Alley photo print is the perfect accompaniment to a rustic charged interior.
14. Scandinavian Flavour
Inspired by the simplicity of Nordic life, Scandinavian design has become an artform in itself. It takes to crafting something stylish and cutting edge to functional and simple.
To that end, white and blonde colour palettes are typical of Scandi with splashes of elements from nature such as furs, leathers and natural fibres.
HAPPY DAYS: This incredible panoramic abstract Pink Morning print is quintessentially modern Scandi.
Did you decide on an interior design theme to try out? Match your decor to your new wall prints.
The Complete Guide [2023]Adorable Home
Interior design has become bigger than ever in our days. Together with architects and engineers, interior design experts find the best functional and decorative solutions to make a space both practical, safe and attractive.
Interior design comes in a range of formats and formulas, sometimes utterly distinct and other times with only the subtlest of differences.
Yet each presents its own flavor, finish and experience that render a space in unique chapters of inspiration, history and creative endeavor. Therefore knowing what sets different interior design styles apart may be a lot handier than you might realize, ensuring you pick the perfect style for your space and ambitions, and helping you achieve visual perfection with a lot less hassle.
#1. Japandi
#2. Modern
#3. Organic modern
#4. Mid-century modern
#5. Hamptons
#6. Minimalist
#7. Scandinavian
#8. Industrial
#9. Contemporary interior design
#10. Urban
#11. Traditional / Classic
#12. Transitional
#13. Art Deco
#14. Country
#15. French country
#16. Coastal
#17. Mediterranean
#18. Shabby chic
#19. Eclectic
#20. Vintage
#21. Victorian
#22. Asian / Zen interior design
#23. Bohemian
#24. Tropical
#25. Rustic
#26. Hollywood Regency
#27.
Modern farmhouse
#28. Southwestern
Japandi style living room | Image credit: Foyr
Japandi is a new popular trend in interior design. The term combines the names of two other distinctive interiors design styles – Japanese & Scandinavian.
The Japandi style celebrates two cultures which, though far apart, are being combined by a common fundamental feature – love for the perfect “imperfection” of all things natural.
On one hand, there is the Japanese philosophy which celebrates the somewhat ascetic simplicity and order existing in nature. In interior design, it finds expression through introducing sustainable natural materials of raw beauty, natural color palettes (though in a slightly harsher contrast of light and dark), and furniture elements arranged with Feng shui precision to ensure maximum practical functionality.
On the other hand, comes the Scandinavian hygge-style which adds warm comfort through softer color tones, abundant use of organic materials, a variety of textures, and furniture items featuring minimal ornamentation and clean details.
The result from the combination of these two interior design styles is a well-organized, clutter-free and visually larger space of calm, cozy and welcoming ambiance.
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#2. Modern styleModern living room at the Burkehill Residence | Image credit: Craig Chevalier and Raven Inside Interior Design
Modern architecture and design, including interiors, is a broad umbrella term for design styles united by a common intention – a celebration of material, technology and composition through authenticity, transparency and efficiency.
Inspired by the Modernist art movement that preceded it, the Modernist style, born at the dawn of the 20th century, reinvented our relationship with space and aesthetics to bring us closer in touch with it.
A building was more than an inhabitable shell; it was now a machine for living in.
Modernist interiors are therefore often a complex overlay of functional programming, careful compositions and clearly articulated lines and geometry. The inherent materiality of a form is an integral part of the design language here, as is an emphasis on visual and functional simplicity.
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#3. Organic modern styleOrganic modern living room design | Image credit: Katie Hodges Design
Organic modern style is a hot contemporary trend in interior design that owes its wild popularity to the harmonious mix of Scandinavian cozy minimalism with Mid-century’s sophisticated aesthetics. It features cool modern interiors softened with warm neutral colors, rich organic textures and sustainable natural materials, creating a cozy and welcoming environment of casual elegance, full of character and emotional vibe.
The organic modern look is a phenomenon in the world of design and décor that has gone viral on social media, but is also a style that enjoys serious attention by leading professional interior designers. They vow that the future is going to witness yet further development of this design trend with focus on customizing spaces to eventually achieve a seamless experience of lasting impression.
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#4. Mid-century modern styleMid-century modern living room design | Image credit: Maisons du Monde
Mid-Century modern describes a style that gained momentum in the aftermath of the Second World War. With echoes of the Bauhaus and International movement, this arm of modernist interior design is set apart by its vivid use of color, crisp lines, and interactive dialogues with nature and the outdoors.
The emphasis here is on strengthening interpersonal bonds; space was viewed as being more than just a functional container, and emerged as a canvas for the personal and social ideologies that drove humanity post WWII.
Generous, open planned interiors with an emphasis on common, shared areas, broad interfaces between the home and its natural surround, and a functional and visual clarity integral to the Modernist style mark these spaces.
The color palette of Mid-century modern style usually floats in hues of orange, yellow, green and brown, although deviations are not uncommon.
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#5. Hamptons styleHamptons style interior | Image credit: chango & co.
The Hamptons is a contemporary interior design style wildly popular all over the world for its relaxed, ‘holiday-by-the-sea’ vibe, welcoming, bright spaces, and cozy, sophisticated décor of casual luxury.
The style originates in the classic, picture-perfect “white picket fence” American dream home concept integrated and further developed in the opulent vacation mansions and villas of well-to-do New Yorkers in the modern Long Island seaside resort area of extreme popularity, known as ‘The Hamptons’.
In Hamptons-style homes it’s all about space and light. The open-floor plan airy interior layout is flooded with natural light through large windows and French doors leading to wide verandas to provide a seamless indoors-outdoors transition and create the feel of freedom.
Whitewashed timber rules in ‘Hamptons’-style home exterior cladding and interior trimming, and every element is crafted of or features natural materials in colors and textures matching the natural beachy surroundings.
Where the iconic ‘Hamptons’ look and ambience truly shows, is in the casual, yet sophisticated style of the interior design and décor. Palettes vary from whites, beige, white-wash blue and dove grey to pastel neutral shades of other colors, with pops of contrasting darker tones.
Furniture is dedicated to comfort, featuring oversized sofas, lounge chairs and ottomans with lots of soft cushions and throw pillows. Décor is notably nautical, and lighting aims to add to the aesthetics of the interior introducing designer pieces of ceiling lighting fixtures and wall sconces.
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#6. Minimalist styleMinimalist living room design at the HD House | Image credit: YOMAdesign
Sparked by the Minimalist arts movement of the 1960s and 70s, and inspired by traditional Japanese design and Zen philosophy, minimalist interiors express the driving concepts of modernism in an almost puritanical palette.
Stripping things down to their bare basics, minimalism offers us an aesthetic that relies on the efficiency of the design. Devoid of distractions or clutter, minimalist interiors are streamlined to maximize on bold visual impacts and the underlying use of the space.
Elements and motifs are kept to a bare minimum, with concealed storage and careful detailing playing their due part. Colors are explored in hushed tones, with an accent or two taking center stage.
The repetition and movement of lines and a generous introduction of natural light keep these interiors light and dynamic.
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#7. Scandinavian styleScandinavian style living room | Image credit: Lundin
Like its other modernist counterparts, Scandinavian style embodies a move towards simplicity, functionality and efficiency; it also however brings an emphasis on affordability to the palette.
Stirred by democratic design ideals, scandinavian design strikes a careful balance between minimalist efficiency and warm, personal invitations.
This interior style is characterized by organic materials, bare ornamentation and clean detailing. The color palette swims in black and white, with grays and blues or the occasional pop of color bring visual respite. Silhouettes and contours in scandinavian interiors are more rounded and sinuous, which along with organic textures create a much cozier vibe in even the barest of layouts and arrangements.
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Industrial styleIndustrial style interior | Image credit: Marchi Group
Industrial interiors celebrate the modernist eye for efficiency and functionality by transforming the working parts of a building into its primary aesthetic.
Beams, columns, pipes, ducts and flanges are brought to the fore to emphasize the ‘machine for living’, rendering these interiors in a largely masculine overtone. Unlike many other offshoots of the modern movement, industrial style interiors do not shy away from weight or roughness, embracing the worn, recycled and salvaged.
Often the style of choice in warehouse conversions and loft remodelings, industrial interiors tend to stick to warm, neutral colors such as grays and browns with iron or steel, exposed concrete and unfinished brickwork complementing them perfectly. When choosing furniture and décor, vintage industrial designs complete the look.
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Contemporary styleContemporary style living room | Image credit: Zack de Vito
The Contemporary style, by its very definition, is current and therefore is an ever evolving palette that echoes prevalent trends and tastes at any given time. As such it is tricky to characterize this style as a set of given ideas, intentions or traits; however, as a design style it diverges from the modernist aesthetic by a presenting a more balanced and rounded approach to interior design.
With the Mid-century modern style being in favor at the moment, contemporary interiors currently borrow heavily from it; however these elements, colors and lines are laid out in gentler compositions that make as much room for visual indulgence as functional efficiency. Neither cold nor too formal, these are warm, cozy spaces that are a lot more fluid and instinctive in their making.
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Urban styleUrban style apartment | Image credit: Studio AUTORI Designs
The emphasis of urban style interiors lies on elements and designs that bring the gritty vibe of the urban context indoors. Not afraid to experiment with unusual materials and features, this interior design style takes its pick of ideas to arrive at distinctive, and often bohemian, looks.
Leaning towards industrial sensibilities, the Urban style elaborates on structural features, industrial components and exposed ducting, much like its mentor. However these elements are combined in clear open spaces, which float in light colors and clean finishes that add a touch of feminine elegance to the proceedings. In fact the urban interior usually comes with a hefty dose of artistic indulgence, often turning to the unexpected for answers.
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#11. Traditional / Classic styleTraditional style living room | Image credit: Brownhouse Design
Doused in the comforts and indulgences of classic European décor, the Traditional style turns to the past to create ideas for the future.
The approach here can be true to source or a slight retake on classical suggestions, bringing time-tested elements, motifs and proportions to fit a modern lifestyle.
Traditional style interiors are set apart by their silhouettes; winged back chairs, elaborate furniture pieces, claw footed tables, and other furniture and feature designs usually have their origins in 18th century English, Neoclassical, French Country or Colonial styles.
The backdrops are usually pale and simple, with rich colors, lines and profiles imbibing classical opulence into the space.
Delicately carved and lacquered dark wood furniture and architectural embellishments abound in this interior style.
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#12. Transitional styleTransitional style living room | Image credit: Pinterest
This beautiful style is a delightful fusion of, and in this way, a surprising transition between two interior design trends with specific individuality – the classical traditional and the contemporary modern.
The two design styles might seem too far apart from each other, with the Traditional style being considered somewhat ‘old fashioned’ and ‘heavy’, while the Modern style somewhat ‘impersonal’ and ‘cold’. Yet, designers have discovered a smart way to take the best of these two ‘worlds’ and display it in a most pleasing manner.
Transitional style features solid furniture items of a larger size and robust structure, with curved lines and focus on comfort, typical for traditional interiors. The lack of too much ornamentation, the arrangement straight lines, and the clear restriction in number, though, celebrates the minimalist trends of the contemporary style. The result is stunning – lavish sophistication displayed with modest simplicity.
The color palette of the Transitional style is predominantly neutral and monochromatic, featured on walls, ceilings, flooring, and upholstery. Colors range from deep taupe to warm tan or vanilla, adding cozy depth and balance.
This neutral background offers, however, excellent options for introducing color accents in smaller elements.
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#13. Art Deco interior design styleArt deco style living room | Image credit: Moustroufis Architects
The bold and bombastic is expressed in elegant compositions through sheer balance and restraint in the Art Deco style. With its origins in the excitement and glamour of post war Europe and America, the style was born in the 1920s to offer a new aesthetic for a new time.
At its heart this style is a sensual exploration of order and symmetry, with the lines and geometry taking charge of the designs and compositions.
Angular patterns, layered designs and bold curves set off a play of form and aesthetics echoed in shiny chrome and brass fittings, glossy paint, lacquered wood, and an abundance of sprinkled glass and mirrored elements.
Art Deco interiors are also set apart by their lighting with its distinctive ambience achieved through layering of up and down lighters.
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#14. Country styleCountry style interior | Image credit: Pinterest
Cozy is key when designing country styled interiors, as these spaces evoke the warm embrace of a timeless cottage. As such this style can root in different traditions (English, French, Tuscan or Scandinavian to name a few) and therefore can vary significantly in its outward vocabulary. However each of these palettes is united in their love and appreciation of the organic and the rustic.
Wood, pottery, and a host of organic materials populate these spaces, carved out in a typically intimate scale and character.
Warm muted colors and patterned fabrics are popular, as are papered or stenciled walls. There is a rich variety to the Country style, with an array of elements and features coming together to create warmth, fluidity and balance.
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#15. French Country style
French country style interior design | Image credit: Romain Ricard
French country is one of the most popular interior design styles, loved worldwide for the aesthetic fusion of subtle European sophistication with romantic French countryside charm. To get the look, stylists introduce an abundance of elements that speak ‘coziness’ and ‘comfort’, in warm pastel colors and weathered finishes, with delicate patterns and vintage details, and place them within the iconic rural scenery of French Provence. The result is an enchanting ambience with a powerful appeal to people’s senses and emotions, making everyone feel ‘cozily snuggled at home’.
‘French-country’ architecture ranges from cute rural cottages to grand, opulent chateaus, and features tall sash bay windows, French patio doors, intimate balustrade balconies, and rounded arches.
Interior layout is rather partitioned than open-floor, with exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, natural stone, timber and, often, brick floors.
‘French-country’ styled homes are dominated by natural materials, natural colors, and traditional striped and ‘toile de jouy’ patterns on curtains, upholstery, décor textile and wallpapers. Furnishing is vintage to antique, with items genuine, salvaged, or repurposed and recreated in a modern interpretation, always soft and comfortable, often adorned with wood carvings, and at times gilded or lacquered finishes in darker shades.
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#16. Coastal interior design styleCoastal theme bedroom | Image credit: Barclay Butera Interiors
Fresh, relaxed and excitingly versatile, just like the ocean that inspires it, the Coastal style takes organic inspiration into new dimensions. Instead of merely embellishing the interior with oceanic materials, motifs and elements, this style goes a step further and offers an aesthetic that is integrally sun kissed and nautical in tone.
Natural light in abundant proportions is of course paramount, playfully bouncing off the contrast of white and blue that set these interiors apart.
Aqua, teal, turquoise and these myriad shades of blue come alive in light, organic materials that are reminiscent of summer.
There is of course also the opportunity to go completely literal with the theme, using everything from seashells, ropes, nautical icons to driftwood for maximum aesthetic impact.
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#17. Mediterranean styleMediterranean style interior | Image credit: Pere Peris
The timeless appeal of the Mediterranean style owes its charisma to the delightful blend of the architecture and interior styling aesthetics developed by the nations living in the picturesque areas of Southern Europe bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where, despite of their cultural diversity and distinct creative traditions, local civilizations have also learned to borrow and share ideas, tastes and concepts.
Think of romantic French Provence meeting the Moroccan exotics of Southern Spain, and the sparkling whites and blues of Santorini chiming with the effortless vibe of Bella Italia, all that with a pinch of rustic charm and set within a spectacular coastal landscape. That’s how you’ll get the closest idea of what Mediterranean style actually is.
The architecture and layout of typical Mediterranean-style buildings copy those of Mediterranean Spain haciendas, with breezy, open-floor plan halls, fresh, seamless indoors-outdoors flow of space through vaulted arches, and charming, small, secluded backyards.
Stone, brick and wood build the main structure, and aesthetics shines through exotic Arabic ornamentation and wrought iron decorative elements. The contemporary variations of the Mediterranean style have shifted ceilings higher and have opened larger windows to let more natural light in, while still keeping the exposed ceiling wooden beams, the vaulted shapes, the white plastered walls, and the iconic red terracotta tiled low-pitched roofs.
Inside, Mediterranean-style homes show surprising modesty in styling, with natural materials like wood, stone, terracotta, ceramic, wrought iron and rattan largely used for finishes and decorations. Furniture items feature classic shapes, wooden structure and soft upholstery of linen and cotton.
Colors follow the palette of the natural materials dominating the interior, with, however, refreshing bursts of vibrant tones in blue, red, orange and green, showcased on flamboyant floor rugs, exterior window shutters, or upholstered ottomans.
Finally, no Mediterranean home styling can be completed without the typical for the interior style abundance of live vegetation, potted in ceramic pots of all sizes, scattered everywhere around the house, on the floor, in macramés, or in vases.
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#18. Shabby chic styleShabby-chic style interior | Image credit: Schmidt Custom Homes
Arising in the 1980s, the Shabby chic style reinterpreted traditional British aesthetics to create soft, feminine visual statements.
Drawn out in markedly light and airy spaces, this design style strikes a distinctive balance between the weathered look of an English cottage and the delicate indulgences of more classical influences. The result is an utterly romantic vibe with a penchant for the finer things in life.
Soft cotton and French linen is drawn out in fluid designs that explore the pastels to perfection.
The time worn is celebrated as a collection of vintage elements and features that bring the space alive; even new furniture is given a distressed look to soften the overall look, feel and tone of the interiors.
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#19. Eclectic interior design styleEclectic style interior | Image credit: Myramar Dos
Surprising, unexpected and unafraid to break the rules, eclectic style interiors personify individuality and freedom. With no guidelines or intentions per se to box it in, this style borrows freely from others, harmonizing a gamut of ideas and inspirations to suit the space and purpose at hand.
At its core this design style comes with a lot of variation and layering, deftly using these to create an overall rhythm that animates the interior and saves it from being utterly overwhelming.
Eclectic style relies on core design sensibilities to make sense of the chaos that it dwells in, striking harmony through color, composition, balance and materiality.
Fabric and texture in particular play a prominent role in bringing variations and layers to the space and aesthetics, without compromising on its fluidity and coherence.
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#20. Vintage styleVintage living room | Image credit: MidwestLiving
Contrary to popular opinion, vintage style isn’t about recreating a flea market in your home; not everything old has vintage charm. Instead this interior style pays homage to the 1940s and 50s, where in the aftermath of WWII people mixed and matched, working with whatever was available, to rebuild their homes and create warm, loving spaces.
It is this ‘mix and match’ aesthetic, largely brought alive through the time worn and tested, that sets vintage interiors apart.
As a thumb rule the movement of lines is key here; this could play out through a contrast of patterns and motifs or through a composition of profiles and silhouettes.
Colors in vintage style interiors are therefore usually in light and neutral tones, with vivid color used only for impact. In fact the décor in a vintage interior relies on this strategy to elevate the aesthetic and bring refined elegance to it.
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#21. Victorian style
Victorian style living room | Image credit: Unsplash
Victorian is an aesthetic design style encompassing the trends in British culture that evolved and flourished in the 19-th century, during Queen Victoria’s reign. Throughout the Victorian era this style spoke of wealth, prosperity and high social status, for this was the look and fashion of the lavish palatial residences of the rich and powerful of the time.
In a Victorian interior nothing is “too much”. For a genuine Victorian look, the entire space is expected to be jam-packed with furnishings and ornaments, and lavishly decorated with paintings, tapestries, floral motifs patterned wallpapers, curtains and upholstery, in deep or pastel colors, up to the displayed china and the gilded frames of large wall art pieces.
Victorian interior design style may be old, indeed, but far from obsolete! This charismatic, ornate and opulent look is still setting the principles of an interior design and layout concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty. What’s different from the old times is, perhaps, that today anybody with a taste for classic regal splendor can afford living in their own “palace”, even by introducing just elements of the elaborately adorned Victorian design.
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#22. Asian / Zen interior designZen style interior | Image credit: EKE interior
Bringing the core tenets of traditional Japanese philosophy to life, Zen style interiors, just like their namesake, are about balance, harmony and consideration.
Unlike most other interior design styles, Zen spaces are less occupied with making an impact and more concerned with introducing silence and stillness, inside and out, into your day.
Every line, form and surface is placed with careful thought and efficiency, with no tolerance for frills or flippancy.
The material palette is predominantly organic in character, with wood and natural fibers being the materials of choice. Existing in close proximity with nature, the Zen style engages closely with the elements, weaving them into its designs and aesthetic.
Colors are soft and natural in tone, with chromatic harmony and continuity balancing surfaces and spaces.
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#23. Bohemian styleBohemian interior design style | Image credit: Ellie Lillstrom
Bohemian style is associated with free-minded and free-spirited people who express their personal unconventional philosophy of living unconstrained by any norms of the contemporary society.
Their outstanding individuality shows in the interiors of their homes, too.
So unique, exuberant and vivid these interiors gave birth to a very specific design style, known as ‘boho’ or ‘boho-chic’, a style that has gained immense popularity and has been embraced by many.
La Vie Bohème allows total freedom and strong individuality in expressing personal tastes. And just as those differ extremely, boho style interiors are characterized by a unique and surprisingly stylish and cheerful ‘mish-mash’ of items, accessories and colors that, at first glance, have no coherence whatsoever, either in design features or color palettes.
The space is busy, both in number of items, as much as in shapes and forms. Furniture is an intriguing mix of old, even weathered items and more modern ones. Fabrics and accessories burst in flamboyant tones, prints, and patterns, creating a cheerful ambiance of the free-spirited design style of life.
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Tropical styleTropical interior design in Taj Exotica Resort, Maldives
Tropical style interiors are all about the romantics of the endless beaches, the lush jungles and the vibrant colors of the exotic lands we dream of. Inspired by Nature, this interior design style features abundance of natural materials and color palettes characteristic for the Tropics in its flamboyant beauty.
Larger surfaces feature lush greens and shades of turquoise and blue, creating backgrounds for cheerful bursts of vibrant colors, such as pink, purple and orange displayed on various decorative items and interior textile. Exotic prints of tropical fruit and palm leaves dominate wall décor.
Key furniture items are of simple design and are made of wood, as this material is primary in a tropical house. Doors, tables, beds, chairs, cabinets and storage items feature royal teak, cozy bamboo or rattan, delicate wicker, or majestic mahogany.
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Rustic styleRustic interior design in a mountain cabin
With its classical simplicity and warm homey feel, the Rustic style stands out among the most popular interior styles that are “evergreen”. It has that irresistible charm of a family home in the country that contemporary man longs for in the busy city. It is therefore no surprise to find the Rustic style in various buildings and interiors both, in country houses, as well as in urban apartments.
The rustic style color palettes may vary from darker shades of brown to whitewashed tones of neutral colors. Decoration features lots of hand-crafted, salvaged or repurposed items made of wood, leather, natural fibers, wicker and wrought iron.
Furniture items are of sturdy structure and classic design, looking somewhat chunky and weathered. They are mostly made of solid, usually dark-stained timber matched with upholstery of natural leather and rougher fabrics. The style’s variations often include wicker and rattan furniture, too.
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#26. Hollywood Regency styleHollywood Regency interior design style | Image credit: Dkor interiors
The Hollywood Regency style is all about bringing back the glamour of the 1930s’ Golden Age of the booming American movie industry. It features the lavish décor style of the homes of the major film stars of those times. Yet even if it relates to the past, it is far from being branded as ‘retro’. Hollywood Regency is instead an exciting mixture of interior design styles and trends, exhibiting their best features in striking combinations so as to create an ambience of comfort and glamorous opulence. It’s this freedom of expression that makes the style timeless.
The Hollywood Regency style interiors are spacious, open-plan and uncluttered. Furniture does not dominate the space and is rather small-scale, with simple, clean lines, within the reserved modesty of the mid-century style.
The furniture items however stand out with bright, glossy surfaces, metallic finishes in brass and gold, bold art deco patterns in high contrast, and sumptuous fabrics and textures in vibrant colors. The space glitters in sensual glamour through an abundance of luxurious shiny accessories, sparkling fine crystal, and rich textiles and carpets adorned with silky fringes and tassels.
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#27. Modern farmhouse styleModern farmhouse interior style
Modern farmhouse style is among the top favorite contemporary interior design trends in Europe, North America and other corners of the planet influenced by European culture. For, indeed, the key features of this style are based on the warm and somewhat nostalgic charm of the cozy farm houses in the idyllic countryside of Western and Northern Europe.
What rules modern farmhouse interiors is the soothing feeling of the past, interpreted through traditional décor, practical, often repurposed, furniture items, and natural materials contributing to the charmingly vintage and rustic looks of both, the interior, as well as the exterior of the residence.
Space is kept uncluttered yet cozy and functional, tones are soft and neutral, and decorations are a balanced mix-and-match display of both, vintage and contemporary fashion trends in interior décor.
So, call it classical, traditional, vintage or rustic, modern farmhouse interior design is all about ‘feeling at home’.
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#28. Southwestern styleSouthwestern style interior | Image credit: Desertdecor
Southwestern style interior design is a popular home decor trend that originated in the American Southwest. This style combines elements from Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that is perfect for anyone looking to add some rustic charm to their home.
The key elements of Southwestern style include warm, earthy colors such as terracotta, brown, and beige, as well as natural materials like wood, stone, and clay.
Textiles such as woven rugs, blankets, and pillows with bold patterns and vibrant colors are also typical for this style.
Furniture pieces are typically made from natural materials like wood or leather and have a rustic, weathered appearance. You may also see wrought iron accents in Southwestern-style homes.
If you’re looking to incorporate it into your home, consider adding elements like a colorful rug, a leather armchair, or a woven basket for storage. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different patterns and textures to create a layered, eclectic look.
Overall, Southwestern style interior design is a great way to bring warmth and character to any home. By incorporating natural materials, bold patterns, and warm colors, you can create a cozy and inviting space that feels like a true oasis.
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