TODAYS INTERIOR DESIGN STYLES

This expressive style encompasses bold colors, striking patterns, and vibrant textures that well reflect the diversity and rich history of the African continent. The use of graphic designs, inspired by traditional African art and symbolism, creates a striking and visually appealing interior.

Southwestern style gathers its inspiration from the desert palette, Spanish textiles, adobe houses, ironwork and nature. Leather, suede and loads of texture in shades of rust, terra-cotta, cactus green and bulky furnishings are a great foundation for celebrating Southwestern style.

Art Deco is a popular design style of the 1920s and '30s characterized especially by sleek geometric or stylized forms and by the use of man-made materials.

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Art Nouveau interior design is a style that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by nature, art, and crafts. It features floral patterns, curves, linear designs, and elegant silhouettes in architecture, furniture, glassware, jewelry, and other decorative arts.

Central to the aesthetic of Arts and Crafts interiors are key pieces characterized by their quality construction, such as Craftsman-style furniture with exposed joinery and decorative elements inspired by nature, such as floral motifs or geometric patterns.

It's minimalist without being cold, refreshing rather than austere, and materials take precedence. Pale wooden floorboards are sanded and oiled for a natural finish. Muted color palettes emphasize texture over pattern. Handmade ceramics and hand-woven textiles.

Boho design is a free-spirited approach to interior decorating — a style that fully embraces playful colors, textures, and patterns, embodies individual expression, and encourages “thoughtful maximalism” through the careful curation and layering of multicultural artwork, textiles, and decorative objects

Whitewashed walls and sheer fabrics contrasted with native teak or mahogany, while the use of palms, ferns, and other natural elements reflected a fascination with local plant life.

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Brutalist interior design, characterised by its raw, unpolished beauty, draws inspiration from the post-war, industrial architectural movement of the mid-twentieth century that emphasised minimalism, functionality, and a strong, structural presence.

This style is also called "Cali Cool" or "California Casual", the California Style of interior design is a relaxed aesthetic that effortlessly juxtaposes Mediterranean tones and natural materials, resulting in light, airy, welcoming spaces.

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Country interior design represents a casual and cosy decorating style, which eludes to the feeling of a simple country life. The colour palette incorporates pastels and bright colours and can incorporate design elements such as vintage wares and second-hand accessories

Eclectic interior design blends different eras, styles, textures, and colours to create a unique and personalised look. It allows for an abundance of creativity and freedom in choosing pieces, as there are no strict rules to follow.

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The French Provincial style includes elements ranging from luxurious opulence to cosy warmth. The hallmarks of this design aesthetic are friendliness, allure, and elegant vibes. It adopts traditional tones, various ornamental elements, and lovely symmetrical patterns.

Gothic interiors can be described as ornate, refined, and somber, with ornate decor serving as the key visual characteristic. Stained glass windows, heavy oak furniture, ornate wallpaper and floral designs are all characteristics of Gothic interior designs.

The Hamptons style uses a large amount of natural materials, which increase the prestige of the interior. It also makes it more cozy. The rooms furnished in the Hamptons style should include rattan decorations, wicker baskets, jute or woollen, as well as linen, cotton sheets, bedspreads or even kitchen cloths.

At its core, the industrial style relies on incorporating building materials into the room. Exposed rafters, reclaimed wood, iron, brick, concrete, all are staples within this style. Spaces should have an open floorplan, like the factories they're inspired by.

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apandi is the intersection of Scandinavian and modern Japanese interior design styles. Both, rooted in minimalist design principles, with a focus on warmth, natural elements, and muted color palettes. With Japandi, you won't find ornate, gaudy detailing.

Japanese style interior design is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese culture, which values simplicity, mindfulness, and functionality. It emphasizes the use of clean lines, natural materials, and neutral colors to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere.

“If you've heard of minimalist design, it's the opposite,” Hopp says of maximalism. Maximalist interiors often emulate the richer parts of life. It's a design style rooted in a more-is-more philosophy that will often blend an eclectic mix of patterns, colors, textures, and objects.

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Generally, homes in the style are airy and light, and they put a large emphasis on indoor-outdoor living spaces. “Some of the characteristics that evoke Mediterranean style include terra-cotta tile roofs, arched doorways, decorative ironwork and painting, carved wood, and natural stone,” 

Midcentury modern was a dominating design movement in the mid-20 century, from around 1945 to 1969. How do I know if my furniture is midcentury modern? The trademarks of midcentury modern furniture include sleek, functional design. This includes soft curves, minimalist materials, and bold colors or geometric prints.

It's characterised by simplicity, clean lines, and a monochromatic palette with colour used as an accent. It usually combines an open floor plan, lots of light, and functional furniture, and it focuses on the shape, colour and texture of just a handful of essential elements.

Modern Australian design combines the clean lines and simplicity of modern design with a distinct Australian flair. It is defined by open-plan layouts, simple furnishings, and a neutral colour palette peppered with colour inspired by the Australian landscape.

Much of the modern farmhouse's charm comes from its historical and rustic nature. The use of reclaimed wood flooring, ceiling beams and furniture adds to this warm effect. Mixed textures create depth and interest in indoor spaces and are a cornerstone of modern farmhouse decor.

Modern Victorian spaces limit patterns to maintain an uncluttered appearance. Modern Victorian spaces also incorporate furniture and decor that showcases classic Victorian textures like velvet, silk, wool, animal skins, or ornate wood-detailing.

Moroccan style interior design is often colorful and warm, and pulls inspirations from African origins as well as outside forces. The style uses bright colors, natural materials, and ornately designed furniture and accents. Moroccan style decor features bright colors, intricate patterns, and natural elements.

Colourful, bold and very playful, retro decor is about combining an eclectic use of shapes, textures, and a vibrant colour palette to create a look that's as unique as the era that influenced it. A time-tested trend, retro decor will instantly create a familiar and welcoming feel.

A reflection of minimalism, this trend looks to reduce forms and colours to their simplest states, to create airy, bright, and elegant spaces. The colour palette comprises light and soft natural shades such as cold and warm greys softened by aquas and nude tones.

Shabby chic is an interior decorating style that blends vintage and cottage elements in soft, romantic colors and textures to create an elegant, yet worn and welcoming look. A favorite for decades, shabby chic rose to popularity in the late 1980s.

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Traditional style often includes silk, linen and velvet upholstery and window coverings in damask, florals, stripes and plaids with ornately detailed dark wood, inspired by 18th and 19th century designs. Layered in color and texture, traditional style interiors bring a sense of history and glamour to a space.

Transitional interior design is a mixture of the traditional and modern styles. Bringing together pieces from various design styles creates a singular design that updates the classics with a cohesive, modern feel. It balances luxury with comfort, masculine with feminine, and antiques with new pieces.

Tropical style in the interior is a design direction characterized by an abundance of native decor and rich colors in the decoration of the premises. Tropical style is ideal for creating an interior in your home with a calm, relaxing atmosphere of comfortable rest and communication with friends.

The Urban Chic style is refined, cosmopolitan, and most distinctively, modern and yet timeless. In its simplest terms, the Urban Chic archetype means 'elegant city style', and while you'll definitely find this style on the streets of large metropolitan cities, it isn't exclusive to these locales.

Wabi sabi is a world view focusing on the acceptance of transience and imperfection in traditional Japanese aesthetics. The aesthetic is sometimes defined as admiring beauty in nature that is "imperfect, ephemeral, and unfinished." It may be found in all kinds of Japanese art.