How to Discover Your Signature Interior Design Style
If you’re like us, your Instagram and Pinterest feeds are positively brimming with expertly curated home spaces and design inspiration.
Our homes are such a reflection of who we are, but as it turns out, finding a signature design style is harder than it looks. It’s all too easy to give in to impulse purchases and end up with a wide variety of pieces that don’t seem to go together. (Just us?)
The truth is while finding your personal home décor style can be challenging; you don’t need to be a design master to make an inviting and creative space that showcases your personality! This handy design guide covers the ins and outs of some of our favorite design styles and features hand-picked inspiration from our archives to kick off your next decorating spree. Read on to get inspired.
How to Find Your Interior Design Style
Create a Design Mood Board
Having a vision is key when it comes to defining your interior design style. Create a mood board on Pinterest or save this blog post to keep your design ideas at your fingertips.
Choose What Works For You
Your lifestyle plays a major role in choosing a home décor style. If you’re a first-time renter or a parent to three kids, maximalism may not be the answer to your design dreams. Remember, your design should work in your favor–what works elsewhere simply may not work for your space.
Browse Auction Archives
Auctions are the perfect way to browse and explore multiple styles at once. More than that? Each item is guaranteed to be unique. If you want to get a taste of design variety, flip through auction archives to get inspired.
Start Small
It can be overwhelming to consider designing a living room from scratch or redecorating your office space. Defeat the interior panic by focusing on one small area of the room at a time, like a reading nook, desk setup, or seating area.
Play Around
Creating a Pinterest-worthy home décor style is all about breaking the rules a little bit. Using a style guide or mood board can help you visualize and focus your design efforts but don’t be afraid to play around with what looks good to you. If there is a particular element of one style that you really love, don’t be afraid to try it!
The Insider’s Guide to Timeless Interior Design Styles 2023
Traditional Classic
Traditional classic interior design is all about achieving a sophisticated, refined look that stands the test of time. While not focused on a specific time period, this design style takes a page from the past and often integrates an element of nostalgia through the addition of classic antiques, timeless textiles, and layering sophisticated details.
Boho Maximalism
If you’re all about bold color palettes, playful textures, and lived-in comfort, bohemian maximalism is for you. This globally-inspired home décor style incorporates a blend of distinct furnishings, curated objects, and statement accents to achieve a visually stimulating, eclectic vibe. Choose patterns that share a common color palette and accessories that complement each other to create a sense of symmetry while maintaining your space’s individuality. (Don’t forget the gallery wall!)
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern décor reigned supreme in the 1950s and 60s, but this vintage aesthetic is still a popular source of inspiration for many modern-day designs. A truly versatile design style, Mid-Century Modern rose in popularity due to its desire to defy the superfluous (sorry, maximalism) and introduce contemporary, clean lines and details that showcase the style’s effortless practicality. Vintage flare meets functional minimalism? Yes, please!
Coastal Grandmother
Calling all Nancy Meyers fans, Coastal Grandmother is a newer design term recently coined by TikTok trendsetters. This chic and breezy home décor style is perfect for those who can’t decide between trendy and traditional, as it incorporates elements of both. Inspired by sand, sea, and sky, Coastal Grandmother combines rustic and natural details that accent soft color palettes to create a cozy and inviting aura, fit for a Diane Keaton romance.
Dive into our Coastal Grandmother home inspiration on Pinterest →
Japandi Minimalism
If having less is more your thing, Japandi Minimalism has your name written all over it. Featuring a portmanteau of Asian Zen and Scandinavian design elements, this hybrid, East-meets-West style conveys a sense of simplicity and calm elegance with its monochromatic color palettes, clean lines, and natural elements. Remember, minimalism doesn’t mean boring– being intentional with your accents will only add to your space’s sense of tranquility!
Interested in a little bit of everything? You read our minds.
The beauty of interior design is that you can create a style that is utterly and uniquely you. Love a Mid-Century Modern coffee table, but enjoy the personality-packed drama of bohemian maximalist? We say do it (and be sure to send us a pic after).
Feeling the desire to redecorate? You can get high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces at up to 80% off retail prices by purchasing at auction.
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