What’s Your Style?
This can be a hard question to answer. I get it. But, look through the styles below, and let me know which ones strike a chord. It can be more than one—combinations of styles can promote surprise and delight in a room. If you already have a Pinterest board going, I’d love to see it! I’m not going to lie, Maximalism is my all-time favorite, but, don’t worry, I know it’s not for everyone. This is your home, not mine. Let’s discuss!
The Organic Modern Style
The organic modern style is a cozier, more tactile form of the minimalist, ultra-modern styles that have been popular for some time. While it still eschews excessive accessories and decor and tries for clean lines, it relies more on natural materials (wood, stone, rattan) to connect with the outside and nature. Organic modern is a pleasing blend of hand crafting, simplicity, and function.
The Boho Chic Style
The Boho Chic design style is based on natural texture, plants and botanicals, as well as pattern on pattern, ethnic pieces and patterns, and layering. It usually starts with a neutral palette and incorporates items and materials in bright colors on top. You’ll see plenty of throw rugs, call-outs to foreign travel, and artistic touches.
The Glam Style
When you feel most comfortable in a glamorous room steeped in sophistication and high style, then Glam is for you. Characterized by monochrome palettes with mixtures of gold and silver metallics, mirrored and lacquered surfaces, marble, Art Deco elements, and luxurious fur, this style is the height of drama.
The Maximalist Style
Do you love living with quirky collections? Do your eyeballs need constant entertainment? Congratulations, like me, you are a maximalist! This fun and fabulous style is characterized by mixed colors (the more vibrant and rich the better), pattern, and texture, Salon-style art hanging, statement wallpapers, a touch of 80s Memphis design, and little to no editing. This style if not into matchy-matchy, but is instead risk-taking and super expressive. Live fun!
The Industrial Style
Often considered masculine, the industrial style features industrial materials like brick, metals, rough and dark woods, and leather in its blend of vintage and modern. Architectural elements and exposed structures are blended with an open layout and neutral palette for this worn-in and dramatic style.
The Rustic or Cabin Style
Filled with earthy hues, overstuffed and cozy furniture, natural materials, distressed and weathered textures, and a sense of practicality, the rustic/cabin style is appealing and comfortable. Natural materials are the thing, predominantly wood, but also stone and leather. Every item in the space has a sense of purpose. These spaces say, come in and put up your feet—we’re glad you’re here.
“Your home should tell the story of who you are,
and be a collection of what you love.”
—Nate Berkus