When it comes to interior design there's millions of styles to choose from and consider. Looking for inspiration in magazines and on Pinterest (every interior obsessives heaven) can be a bit over whelming and, if you're like me, you'll probably find yourself lost in a muddle of 21 different styles. And no modern home needs a combination of styles that varied.
When thinking about styles for your home, or dream/future home if you're like me, it's important to choose one main style and run with it. Keep mainly to that style with touches elsewhere to make each room individual and suit your needs.
With this thought in mind, I've been doing some reading and collection and have chosen five main interior design styles that you and I can run with through our dream homes.
|| INDUSTRIAL ||
It's in the name really. Think steel, exposed brick and rustic wood to soften. It's about exposing building materials that normally you'd conceal. This style showcases a 'warehouse' look but if you don't want to go all out industrial think about exposing a brick wall as a feature or pipes, or maybe still surfaces in the kitchen with metal light fittings. Industrial doesn't have to be dark, big glass windows and wooden elements can soften and lighten the look.
|| NAUTICAL ||
Think that Cornish cottage you love. Bright, white and light pretty much sum up this look. Stripes, rope and light coloured wood and classic features in this style. However if you don't want all your cushions to look like they were made out of old deckchair fabric ease of the stripes and go for blues and greens. White, blue and sand colours are the palette in this style but don't be afraid to try a range of blues and also step towards the turquoise. If you're not sure add coloured glass bottles, cushions and other accessories and keep the paint and furnishings neutral.
|| SCANDINAVIAN ||
You've probably heard a lot about this style if you're at all into interior design and homes, however, it doesn't mean you have to buy all your furniture from Ikea. The look is simplistic, light with a clean aesthetic. You'll want earthy, neutral tones, minimalist ornaments and accessories and lots of light for this style. Wooden floors, white walls, and lots of wood are a must. Pair back on the accessories as well, a vase on the table and a few coffee table magazines are enough.
|| CONTEMPORARY ||
Clean, smooth and polished without intricate details will immediately be noticed as contemporary design. This doesn't mean your home will feel cold, this look is a blend of comfortable, functional elements that give a sophisticated look. The key is balance - not too cold, not too formal. The palette is again neutral but set it off with a coloured feature wall in a darker taupe, musty pink or navy blue. Metals that are sleek, light OR dark wood and textures of crushed velvet, linen or wool will make the space feel warm and homely.
|| SHABBY CHIC ||
Shabby chic was all the rage a couple of years back but people still love it and feature elements of the style in their homes. However step away from Cath Kidston, this is not where her design belongs. This style is all about mixing vintage with boho and industrial to create a rustic look. Weathered wood, furnishings that speak of the past and anything that feels a bit like you could take it to Antiques Roadshow will work. Soft furnishing, floral patterns and a pastel pallets is what you should be looking for here. Also go to the markets - you'll find heaps of accessories and finishings that will suit this style.
So there we have it. Five interior styles to consider for you now home or future home.
Until next time,
PS If you liked this post and would like more interior/home stuff let me know cause it's something I'm into doing more off.
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