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When there are so many home decor styles, how do you choose the right one for your home, your personality, and your current aesthetic? Here’s a breakdown of the main home decor styles and their characteristics:
- Farmhouse
- Captures the aesthetics of the 17th and 18th century style of living, mixing both look and pragmatics
- Inspires elegance, sophistication, and warm neutral colors as well as antique pieces
- For those wanting to escape the modern and enjoy the simplicity of tradition
- Modern Farmhouse
- Integrates both modern aesthetics and traditional farmhouse, more recently renewed by Joanna Gaines
- Think a mix of barn elements as well as sleek modern lighting or furniture. Contrast in colors, metals, and textiles
- For those wanting neutral colors, natural elements, and a taste for the old and new
- Mid-Century Modern
- Captures the aesthetics of the mid-20th century post-war era inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
- Yellows, greens, and other pops of color with rich woods and natural elements
- For those wanting to add pops to their modern decor
- Cottagecore
- Incorporates simplicity and minimalism as a means to get away from the busyness of life
- Muted and neutral colors with a splash of natural elements
- For those wanting to create an at-home getaway of simplicity
- Boho Decor
- Mixes a variety of cultures into one aesthetic including bold colors and a high percentage of natural elements
- Includes decor pieces from other cultures but doesn’t settle with just one. Mixes metal accents, animal hides, and vintage rugs
- For those wanting to celebrate other cultures and to create a unique style
Resources:
- https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g41613197/types-of-interior-design-styles/
- https://www.decorilla.com/online-decorating/interior-design-styles-101/
- https://www.hgtv.com/decorating/design-ideas/design-styles-defined-pictures