Home design can be tricky sometimes especially if you are not an expert, but, like any other home project, it can be pretty fun if you have some basic knowledge. If you are thinking of redesigning your house, the first thing you need to consider is the style you want. You can decide on a single style for the entire house or you can select a different style for each room in your house. Be sure to pick the home style that fits your personality and adapt it to fit your needs. We made a list of top 5 styles that are most common nowadays and we hope we will make your decision process a little bit easier.
Modern Style
Modern style is more of a concept than a design per se. Simplicity is the key for a nice modern home, but you also have to know that modern homes have some elements in common. Clean lines, simple color palette and materials like glass, steel and metal are usually found in all modern homes. Besides these, the “less is more” concept applies to everything from furniture to decorations.
Contemporary Style
You might wonder what’s the difference between modern and contemporary style. Aren’t they the same thing? Modern style started in the 20th century and it revolves around the characteristics we mentioned earlier. It does not refer to present times in particular even though it is very popular right now. Contemporary, on the other hand, means everything that is in when it comes to home décor. It can mean vintage accents, industrial chic elements and so much more.
Owning a contemporary designed house means being up to date to the home design and décor trends and adapting them to properly fit your and your house’s needs.
Industrial Style
As the name implies, this style is inspired by warehouses and industrial buildings. Exposed bricks, metal and wood are very common in industrial homes. Unfinished elements and neutral color schemes are also pretty common. The overall feeling you get from an industrial home is that of rawness. Great for houses with high ceilings, this style is very functional and urban. Industrial elements can be easily combined with other home décor styles. If you want a warm home, but you also like the idea of rawness, you can add industrial elements to a modern home or, if you really want to be creative, to a shabby chic home.
Shabby Chic Style
Shabby Chic means vintage with a feminine twist. Think pastels, old-school furniture, flower prints, vintage decorations and many other feminine elements.
So, why is it a good idea to combine the industrial style with shabby chic? Because, if done right, the outcome will be more than amazing! The contrast between these two styles can result in a house like no other!
Scandinavian Design
A mix of modern and traditional elements, this style is great for those of you who are looking for simplicity and warmth combined. The lines are clean, the color palette is simple, the furniture is functional. The warmth and personality are added through colorful decorations or other patterned elements.
The traditional, comfortable elements become the focal point of a Scandinavian styled home, while the modernism in the other elements maintain the simplicity.
