There are many different interior designs out there, that make it a headache when you want to start decorating your home. Hence, in this guide, we will be covering the 14 most popular interior designs favored by many.
- Simple and functional, with simple lines
- All-white palettes with shades of grey
- Incorporate natural elements like wood, aluminum, steel
- Throw in some pop of colors using a single piece of art, furniture
- Spacious, natural lighting, fewer accessories, functional furniture
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2. Bohemian
- Carefree lifestyle with few rules
- Vintage furniture and light fixture, globally inspired textiles and rugs, display of collections, items from travel or flea markets
- Rich patterns and vibrant colors
- “Messy” look but not overdone
- Style that follows your heart
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3. Shabby Chic
- Vintage-inspired style, more soft and delicate
- Antique-style finishing
- Purposefully created signs of wear and tear
- Color palettes include white, pink, pastel
image credits : idealhome[1], vittzinkochsilver[2], decoholic[3], aromatherapywales[4], livelaughlove[5], decoist[6]
4. Minimalist
- Black, white color palette, with primary colors used as contrast
- Simple and streamlined furnishing
- Not excessive and flamboyant
- Functional and ultra-clean
image credits : KUOO Architects[1], Tamizo Architects[2], huffpost[3], Filip Sapojnicov[4], Robby Brymer[5], comfydwelling[6]
5. Modern
- Clean crisp lines
- Simple color palette
- Metal glass and steel materials incorporated
- Sleek, simple, no clutter, little accessories
image credits : rtecasablanca[1][2], housedecorates[3], pmcshop[4], houzz[5], home-designing[6]
6. Mid-century modern
- Natural and organic shapes
- Brown and white color palette
- Versatile furniture pieces
- Throw in some wood, aluminum or bright colors
image credits : brabbu[1][2], decoist[3], curbed[4], masterbedroomideas[5], wellpics[6]
7. Industrial
- Unfinished raw elements
- Exposed steels, bricks, ductwork, wooden elements
- High ceiling, old timber, metal, and concrete fixtures
- Neutral colour palette from wood and metal material
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8. Traditional
- Classic details, sumptuous finishing, abundance of accessories
- Dark finished wood, rich color palette, variety of textures, fabrics, and curved lines
- Elaborate furnishing, with fabrics of variety of patterns and designs
image credits : architecturaldigest[1], traditionalhome[2][3][4], bhg[5], creatz[6]
9. Transitional
- Merge traditional and modern to give sense of balancing
- Incorporate modern materials such as steel and glass
- Unite materials with plush furnishing
- Relatively neutral color palette
- Calm and relaxing space, stylish and sleek, warm and inviting
image credits : freshome[1][2], hgtv[3], czmcam[4], businessup[5], houzz[6]
10. French Country
- Warm earthy colors
- Worn and ornamental wooden furnishings
- Farmhouses inspirations
- Soft and warm tone of red, yellow, gold, natural materials like stone and brick
- Collection of ornate porcelain dishes, heavy linens, bed coverings
image credits : thespruce[1], homedit[2], mileyphotos[3], imged[4], kathykuohome[5], getinterior[6]
11. Hollywood glam
- Luxurious, over-the-top, dramatic
- Plush velvet finishing, tufting, antiques
- Bold color palettes such as purple, red turquoise
image credits : greenvirals[1][2], hgtv[3], imged[4][6], crowellphoto[5]
12. Farmhouse
- Inspirations from cabin
- Distressed woods and upholstered linen
- White and beige colour palette
image credits : southernfarmhouse[1], realtor[2], homedit[3], the36thavenue[4], homebnc[5], bungalowsandhomestays[6]
13. Rustic
- Natural inspiration, raw and unfinished elements, including wood and stone
- Neutral tones and washed off colors in furniture and decor
- Incorporate outdoor accessories with wood
image credits : homebnc[1], elledecor[2], goodpricetoday[3], banarsidesigns[4], thebudgetdecorator[5], architecturaldigest[6]
14. Coastal / Nautical
- Light, airy color palettes with neutral shades of blue and green as the primary accent color
- White or beige furnishing
- Elements of woods with sea-inspired accessories
- Chic linen of lounge seats and sofas
image credits : occupy-oc[1], freshome[2][5], travisburki[3], ourboathouse[4], placecentre[6]