Interior design style

INTERIOR DESIGN
STYLE:
The Definitive guide

A great starting point for
an interior design project is to learn a bit about
each of the styles and how they differ from one
another.
TRADITIONAL MODERN
CONTEMPORAR
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TRASITIONAL MIDCENTURY SHABBY-CHIC
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INDUSTRIAL
FARMHOUSE
ECLECTIC
MEDITERRANEA
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BEACH
CRAFTSMAN

1. TRADITIONAL INTERIOR STYLE:
Traditional interior design style stems from a variety of
old-school European styles and together are now referred
to as “traditional”.

Elements of this design include:
 Reflects classic European decor,
 Elaborate moldings and wood paneling,
 Built-in cabinetry,
 Elegant furnishings and antique pieces,
 Pairings of furniture and accessories,
 Neutral palette with vibrant colors for furniture and accent
pieces,
 Expensive textiles like silk, velvet, cashmere or comfy
fabrics like cotton or linen, and
 Intricate tile and wood floor patterns

2. MODERN INTERIOR STYLE:
Modern style for interiors is more popular in the media than in real
life. I think people appreciate the look of it and it’s definitely
cool, but when it comes to living in the more austere design, people
opt for warmer home decor styles such as rustic, cottage or
traditional.

Key attributes of modern interior design style include:
 Absence of ornament,
 Intentional asymmetry,
 No clutter or chaos,
 Neutrals with primary colors and bold color contrasts,
 Geometric-patterned or plain area rugs,
 Furniture pieces have clean lines and basic shapes, made of
materials like metal, chrome, or glass and are streamlined
with polished, smooth and sleek surfaces,
 Art, rather than accessories, and
 Open floor plans

3. CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR STYLE:
Contemporary design style is often confused with modern
design style, usually references to modern are in fact
contemporary design. Contemporary design is current
design which includes open spaces, plenty of light,
straight lines, plenty of glass, settle and wood and in
some cases unusual layouts.

Elements of contemporary design:
Open spaces or open floor plans,
Unusual layouts,
Use of natural light,
Neutral colors,
Metal accent pieces,
Textured and natural fabric,
Very light or very dark wood tones, and
Lighting design used as an artistic statement.

4. TRANSITIONAL INTERIOR STYLE:
Transitional interior design style is an elusive style
that spans multiple styles tying traditional or long-
standing styles together with modern or contemporary
design elements.

It’s extremely popular right now
among designers. In fact, it’s very
easy to confuse contemporary with
transitional and in fact for both
types it’s often easy to argue a
particular interior design is one or
the other.
Transitional interior design elements
include:
Curved furnishings with straight-
lined lacquered finishes,
Limited use of accessories,
Use of impactful art as focal
points,
Neutral color palette, and
Textural elements such as wood,
glass, lacquer, rattan, fabric,
steel and metal.

5. MIDCENTURY INTERIOR STYLE:

It’s a distinct look with
clean lines, sparsely
furnished, often not
terribly large (but can be)
and of course give off the
1950’s and 1960’s
nostalgic look.
Midcentury style is a
package deal. While some
homes can have a different
exterior style to the
interior, that doesn’t
really work with
midcentury. The midcentury
home must be midcentury
outside and inside.

6. SHABBY-CHIC INTERIOR STYLE:

Shabby-chic is big these days with
the popularity of vintage and DIY
home decor. While I don’t want to
say shabby-chic is a full crafty
style, thee are definitely craft
elements that people like such as
distressed furnishings, floral
prints and design elements and
whitewashed floors.
Main shabby-chic design attributes:
 Decor has a soft, feminine feel,
 Vintage fabrics and items,
 Distressed and painted
furnishings,
 Whitewashed and pickling floors,
 Pale palettes, and
 Floral prints.

7. INDUSTRIAL INTERIOR STYLE:

Industrial design became popular in the
1990’s as many North American city
centers started enjoying a refurbishment
by converting old manufacturing
facilities and warehouses into condos
and multi-unit residential buildings.
The key elements of industrial interior
design include:
 Raw and unfinished look,
 A mix of grays, neutrals and rustic
colors,
 Utilitarian objects,
 Large sectionals,
 Antique or light fixtures with metal
finishes,
 Use of vintage and old factory and
laboratory pieces,
 Wood and metal surfaces, and
 Concrete flooring.

8. ECLECTIC INTERIOR STYLE:

Eclectic design is a showcasing of
contrasting elements including
colors, furnishings and
materials. It can easily be overdone
to look terrible, but when done well,
the contrasting aspects can be tied
together to create a cohesive and
attractive design.
Main design attributes:
 Varied palette with a few
grounding neutrals,
 Different pieces in the room are
tied together with paint, fabric
or a more refined or roughed-up
finish, and
 Defined by contrasts and variety.

9. BEACH STYLE:

This style includes light colors
with splashes of bright colors such
as navy blue and even bright colors,
loads of natural light (i.e.
windows), nautical accessories such
as rope, dark wood and other items
found on boats and wicker or rattan
furniture.
Main design attributes:
 Light and breezy,
 Nautical-themed decor,
 All white backdrop; borrow colors
from sand, surf and shells;
 Décor crafted from natural
fibers and organic materials,
 Wickers tools, rattan furniture
and beds with a natural oak frame,
and
 Window coverings

10. FARMHOUSE STYLE:

Farmhouse is similar to country or rustic
design styles except that it’s typically
lighter, incorporates some shabby-chic,
enjoys plenty of natural wood and gives an
aura of a cozy feel.
Main style elements:
 All white look,
 Dominant fireplace,
 Large kitchen and dining place,
 Open shelves and cabinets,
 “Company” parlor and “family” sitting
room,
 Cozy fabrics, natural materials and
textiles,
 Vintage, reclaimed or heritage
accessories,
 Vintage, shabby chic furniture with a
rustic flair,
 Tongue-and-groove paneling, shiplap and
butt boards.

11. MEDITERANEAN STYLE:

Mediterranean is a style that seems
more popular than it is. It’s
distinct with plenty of ornamental
styling and features including
columns and arches. It also has a
distinct color scheme being earth
tones.
Main style elements:
 Arches
 Columns
 Ornate features including
furniture
 Tile and brick
 Earth tones
 Large furniture
 interior balconies
 Tall ceilings (not always, but
it’s no uncommon)
 Curves.

12. CRAFTSMAN STYLE:

Key interior style elements:
 Open floor plan: This is definitely a much desired design feature
today and so it makes sense the Craftsman is a very popular
design for contemporary homes.
 Plenty of built-in wood elements such as cabinetry, fireplace
mantles, bookcases, etc.
 Plenty of handcrafted woodwork including exposed ceiling beams.
 Use of natural materials such as wood, stone, brick, glass and
tile.
 Plenty of windows.
 Color scheme: earth tones and plenty of wood.

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