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08.12.2023 - 18:27 / thespruce.com
Designing your home is an exciting endeavor—that is until you realize just how many interior decorating styles there are. If you're firmly rooted in a particular style, happy designing. If you're feeling dizzy from the number of choices, don't fret.
Design chameleons may feel pulled by several different styles or folks just starting to delve into their abodes may need a refresher on what's out there.
We spoke to several experts on how to nail down a design style you love and find items that'll fit neatly into your preferred look. Prepare for a crash course on design ahead.
You might already have a few design styles in mind, but if not, there's nothing to worry about.
«Ask yourself which materials and silhouettes you’re most naturally drawn to,» designer Kathy Kuo of Kathy Kuo Home suggests, as this will start narrowing options down.
If deciding on just one style feels too restrictive, Kuo suggests combining two. She adds that this can «broaden your design horizons» and give you more freedom.
Below are some of the most popular design styles broken down with tips on how to achieve a similar aesthetic and stick to it.
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Country features are celebrated through farmhouse design and made more contemporary through its sister style, modern farmhouse. If you like this look but tend to fluctuate between styles, Kuo notes that this is one such aesthetic that blends nicely with French country.
As the name says, you're pulling inspiration from farm-style houses. That means rustic, natural, and cozy are the name of the game. Aim for faded, distressed, or raw edge wood pieces for coffee and dining tables.
Lamps, shelves, and organizers featuring iron and glass will give the perfect contrast between utilitarian
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