It’s exciting to begin a home remodeling project. The result will be a new, fresh look for your home. Before you begin, it’s important to know which style your tastes lean so you’ll be happy with your remodeling choices. There are seven, main categories of interior design. Find out here which best sounds like you….
Modern
If sleek, straight lines and minimal clutter appeal to you, then your style might be modern. Modern design refers to early 20th century style and adheres to pretty clear guidelines. Harder, organic materials like wood and stone couple with manmade materials. Think crisp and clean, with a concentration on geometry, while bridging the space between natural and the future. Most modern design utilizes a central visual line as a guide for everything around it. Iconic furnishings (think Charles Eames) and graphic patterns are keys to this design style.
Contemporary
Minimalist
minimalist is simplicity itself. Décor is reduced to basic necessities and the use of white or open space is emphasized as a core element, as is nature. The design can sometimes feel sober and cold, but the key is to choose details with care. For example, a splash of bright color provides warmth while maintaining the open, clean feel. Wood and white space are also key elements of this style.
Natural
Elegance
The elegance home style incorporates sweeping, flowing shapes into large, freestanding elements along with straight lines. The goal is to create comfort while maintaining structure. Richer tones combine with natural materials like wood to create depth. A few, well-placed, dramatic elements such as large ferns can also complete the look.
Luxury
Classical
Classical home design celebrates the past by presenting a timeless look. That means materials and décor must last—nothing temporary or short-term about them. Marble, Greek elements, and stripes are all great examples of classical style. Natural materials such as cotton and brick will also present a strong, unchanging, but current look. Perhaps most importantly, classical style does not pull from other styles. With outlasting other trends as its primary goal, classical style remains sophisticated without being boring.