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Understanding Design Styles

Understanding Design Styles

Types of Design Styles

Types of Design Styles

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

Design Styles 101 and Beyond

Did we already mention that we're not big on labels? (One more time for the people in the back!) We don’t often cite design styles because they make us feel pigeonholed. But we're also self-aware enough to understand that learning about the theory behind common design styles will only help your interior design education. So in the spirit of becoming our best design selves, let's dive in!

P.S. Don't forget to break the rules where you see fit.

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Click into the different design styles below to start learning.

Click into the different design styles below to start learning.

Art Deco
This design style is characterized by bold colors, ornate elements, bold geometry, and lavish detail work. Also known as Arts Décoratifs!
Bohemian
A design style that captures the carefree and adventurous spirit inside of us all.
Coastal
This design style's philosophy is mixing classic design with a comfortable and relaxed feeling of seaside life.
Contemporary
A free spirited design style that isn’t tied to a specific time period and evolves with whatever is happening at the time (though it usually borrows from modern design).
Eclectic
Quite literally like the definition of the word itself, this design style combines various textures, time-periods, styles, trends, and colors to create the full look.
Mid-Century Modern
Originated in the 1940s (and is still alive and well today!), this design style is all about keeping things functional and timeless.
Modern Farmhouse
A design style that emulates Joanna Gaines but with a very modern and elevated twist.
Rustic
This design style takes a lot of inspiration from the outdoors, and generally appears to be a combo of both industrial and modern farmhouse styles.
Traditional
Inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries, this style is heavy on classic art and antiques. (Us too.)

And in case you'd like a quick bite before you fully dive in, here's a snapshot of each style:

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