If you crave a home that appears a bit more elevated, keep in mind that there are many ways that you can restyle items that you already own to make your house look and feel brand new.
30.08.2024 - 02:28 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
If you're struggling to find or describe your design style, you're not alone. Many people appreciate a wide range of aesthetics but are unable to identify which looks they would actually like to translate into their own home.
Even if you're unable to work with a professional to identify your aesthetic, there are many helpful steps that you can take on your own to develop a better sense of what appeals to you so that you can decorate your home accordingly.
Below, three designers share their top five tips for identifying your design style.
What is inside your closet actually says a lot about you—the clothing styles you gravitate toward may actually reflect your interior aesthetic, too, says Taylor Fusco, the founder of Tay Fusco Design.
«I have always been a big fan of mixing prints, elements of the '70s era, textures, and a pop of color within my wardrobe,» Fusco says. «This all has translated to finding my interior style, which is a mix of design styles: transitional-modern coastal with a touch of retro.»
Mackenzie Collier, founder of Mackenzie Collier Interiors, agrees that clothing can inform your design style, but that's not all.
«Think of art you love, songs that inspire you, and places you’ve traveled,» Collier says.
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Whether you turn to Pinterest or flip through traditional print magazines or coffee table books, gathering images and identifying what does and doesn't speak to you and why is a great exercise.
«This exercise will help you get closer to figuring out exactly how you would label your interior design aesthetic,» Fusco says. «Maybe there is an element you like from each
If you crave a home that appears a bit more elevated, keep in mind that there are many ways that you can restyle items that you already own to make your house look and feel brand new.
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