Know the different types of Interior Designsthat enhance your home’s aesthetic Part-I
“What type of interior design style do you want?” “Do you want to stick to the traditional and minimal styles or want to spice up things a bit?” Have you ever found yourself at the receiving end of these questions?
Or are you looking to switch up your interiors but can’t decide which direction to go in.? Well… you are at the right place.
Designing and decorating your home is an exciting process. There’s a style for every preference and each has its own set of unique furnishings, decorations, and lighting which contribute to its special appearance. In this series of two blogs, we’ll help you understand the different types of interior designs and find the look that’s right for your home.
- Traditional Interiors
Let’s start with the basics. A traditional design style has classic details, lavish furnishings, and a lot of accessories. Dark and finished wood, a rich colour palette, variety of textures and curved lines distinguish this style.
Traditional style uses furnishings which have elaborate and ornate details, and heavy fabrics with various patterns and textures like velvet, silk and brocade. Most traditional designs also have a lot of depth, layering and dimensionality that sets this timeless style apart from the rest.
- Modern Interiors:
Modern interior design came to the spotlight in the early to mid 20th century. The current definition of is a mix of Scandinavian, mid-century modern, and post-modern design. The term usually refers to a home with clean and crisp lines, simple colours, and the use of metal, glass and steel materials in design.
Modern design style carries a sense of simplicity in every element, including the furniture and décor pieces. Sleek is the keyword that describes the modern style. This style is free of clutter or unnecessary accessories involved in design.
- Contemporary Interiors:
Modern and contemporary styles are often mistaken for each other or used interchangeably. But in spite of their number of similarities, they differ in style and patterns. Contemporary designs are based on the here and now, they are more fluid and current, with less adherence to one particular style.
The contemporary design style borrows from various periods and creates an environment fit to last a lifetime. It reflects sleek and simple space with features like open layouts, detailed mouldings on walls and windows, contemporary furniture and clean lines are used to create a distinct space which gives a light and airy feel. A neutral colour palette is the most common feature for contemporary designs, used to create the perfect luxury modern interior.
- Minimalist Interiors:
Minimalist is a style currently ruling the interior designing world. This style lives up to its name with the motto “less is more.”
Minimalist interiors take notion of modern design and simplify them further. The colour palettes are neutral and airy, patterns are nowhere to be found, texture is a used in large quantities while the furnishings are simple and streamlined. No excessive or flamboyant elements are used as accessories or décor.
From carefully choosing materials that reflect your individual style to crafting a comfortable environment with the help of colours, choosing the right style goes a long way. These above mentioned interior design styles aren’t all. The list is quite long. Let’s learn more about them in the next blog.
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