With so many interior design trends, it can be overwhelming to sift through all the noise in determining what your decor style is. Whether it’s a new development you’ve invested in, or an AirBnB that you’re looking to put out there, exploring your decor style is a great starting point in off setting the design process and ultimately deciding what will resonate most with your tenants.
There are generally 6 decorating styles that are widely used within the interior decorating industry. Below we’ll look into the various decorating styles which largely encompass neutral tones but have minor characteristics that differentiate them from one style to another. This guideline will assist in deciding on what your preferred decorating style is.
Farmhouse/Traditional
Farmhouse/Traditional style is characterised by neutral colours such as beige, cream, grey and white. It generally has quite a warm and earthy feel to it. There are touches of natural woods, mixed metals and industrial accents in the overall decor. The space is quite cosy, homey and practical with family focussed decor such as vintage rugs and thick throws.
Modern
Similarly to farmhouse style, modern style is characterised by neutral and warm colours which are brought to life with pops of colour consisting of geometric patterns. The space is very neat and consists of clean lines with a less is more approach to decorating. What you will often see is exposed woods, concrete and even glass or mirror touches throughout the space.
Scandanavian (Scandi)
This style is similar to modern style as it is characterised by neutral and simple colours such as white and grey with pops of colour to give character to the space. Scandi also comprises natural woods, smooth lines, an overall simplistic look as well as nature inspired elements such as pot plants varying in sizes and warm throws with candles to create a soft and romantic mood.
Industrial
Industrial style consists of dark colours such as black and grey. It is common to see these kinds of interiors in industrial buildings that have been renovated to residential. The architecture of the building is generally the main highlight of the space as it is characterised by worn metal accents such as exposed pipes, unfinished elements like concrete floors, raw wood, vintage furniture and accessories as well as exposed brick walls.
Minimalist
The key to minimalist decor is airy, spacious, simple and a lot of natural light. This style adopts a less is more approach to decor by using furniture in an effective yet classy way. When thinking of a minimalist colour palette, think of the colours grey, white and pastel. Minimalist decor maximises on storage space to ensure that the space remains neat, airy and clutter free.
Boho
Boho decor is the exact opposite of minimalist, where more is more! Think of a relaxed, warm, colourful and comfortable setting. This space is characterised by mixing every pattern, colour and texture you can think of. Boho decor is personalised with vintage rugs and furniture as well as a variety of different plants, ottomans, bean bags, baskets, artwork and stacks of books.
Which decor style speaks most to you?
