Below I have highlighted a few popular interior styles commonly used throughout today’s wonderful interiors – even if you don’t identify completely with one style, and just wish to use references from different ones then that is absolutely fine. It’s important to trust your intuition, instead of maybe feeling pigeon-holed by committing completely to one particular style.
Traditional Interior Style
Traditional is one of the oldest, and most reliable design styles out there. This style is absolutely dripping in heritage, and is all about conscious layering, formality, and incorporating pieces with structure and symmetry.
Within a more traditional home, you will often find vintage pieces, and styles of furniture that have not changed at all since they were first created hundreds of years ago. Think classic decor, antique accents, elegant wallpaper, and textiles that are patterned / textured. Traditional furnishings are layered with consideration, symmetry and structure in mind to create a more formal aesthetic.
Statement lighting is also a huge characteristic of the traditional style, including many takes on the classic chandelier. Chandeliers have been simplified and modernised over time, which I think can make this type if interior look slightly more approachable.
Bohemian / Boho
Bohemian interiors (or Boho to most) have become Increasingly popular within interiors today. This being said – the origin of this style actually dates back centuries. Very much unlike the more traditional style of living, Boho interiors are defined by a lack of structure, opting instead for carefree layers of pattern, texture and colour. You’ll find lots of rattan, bamboo, caning and mixed textiles in this style, assorted with bright and saturated colours.
This style is very layered, and much less restrictive, allowing plenty of room for playfulness and creativity! With Boho decor there’s only one rule: there are no rules
Industrial
Industrial interior design takes inspiration from factories built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this style is defined by its raw, almost unfinished aesthetic.
Prepare for open floor plans, and plenty of exposed elements such as; brickwork, reclaimed wood, iron, concrete, steel etc. This modern style is extremely forgiving, as the ideal of ‘perfection’ is never at the forefront, and finishes are chosen for their organic nature, usually presenting more of a distressed type quality. This utilitarian approach is perfect for those that consider sustainability within their interiors, as the industrial style is all about taking something old / vintage / recycled, and giving it a second lease on life.
Organic Modern
A warm modern style, incorporating natural forms and materials, balanced with a neutral colour scheme. A mix of modern lines, and crisp white surfaces – often contrasting with soft, muted colours. Perfect for those that love a bit of minimalism, organic modern is effortlessly chic, whilst oozing all of those cozy vibes.
Mid-Century Modern
An all round classic, timeless style of decor. The Mid-Century modern style was defined in the 1950’s, and is characterised by it’s clean, simple designs – and honest use of materials. A number of designers who were active during this period developed furniture pieces that are perennial, and have gone on to become modern classics; for example chairs by Ray and Charles Eames, and lighting designed by Isamu Noguchi. The properties of mid-century modern furniture are simple and clean, and are usually made out of warm woods, styled with purposeful pieces.
So there we have it – 5 styles that are all very different, but all stunning in their own right. Which styles are you most drawn to?