The joy of designing lies in the myriad options each room can offer. While people from various places and times have come together to reach an agreement (more or lesser) on what constitutes and doesn’t constitute the best look, many designs have been created. Until now, there’s a style that fits each home, every lifestyle, and every person’s eyes. However, some remain distinctive because they can be easy to update to stay contemporary or simply because they’re so timeless that they never seem to go out of fashion. However, for a quick introduction to the main designs, here are our 10 top design trends.
Modern Farmhouse Style
Many people don’t think that farmhouse style would be the top choice on the list, but that’s precisely why it’s listed here. It is intentionally rustic and outdated, modern farmhouse style is perfect for modernity and easily adaptable style. Its main elements, exposed brick fireplaces, wood beams, and rough-hewn surface, have an enticing appeal that never fades completely. These elements make the farmhouse style so simple to incorporate into a modern style. The room includes all the traditional farmhouse elements, giving it the earthy look that the style is known for. All you need to put an edge of modernity on the room is an abstract Moroccan carpet and a modern stand lamp. The brick pattern inside the fireplace is an additional attractive feature that gives an air of modernity to this rural area.
Mid-century Modern Style
The mid-century contemporary style remains among the top sought-after ways to decorate rooms as we get closer to the close of the early two decades of the 20th-century rooms. As the name suggests, in the middle of the early 1900s, the design was a minimal departure from the abundance characterized earlier in the Art Deco period that preceded it. The style was pioneered by famous designers like Ray Eames and Charles Mid-century modern is more than just a design fashion; it includes a variety of distinctive furniture designs associated with this style, such as the famous Eames Lounge.
In this gorgeous dining room, the dining table, chairs, and the console in the corner all belong to the mid-century era. The sleek, streamlined pieces of warm wood tones and an understated style are characteristic of this style that does not indicate slowing down anytime soon.
French Country Style
A more traditional way of designing interiors is the French Country style retains its appeal to homeowners thanks to its beauty and sophistication. Another rustic style, this time from the country hills of France, the style is characterized by its ornamental flourishes–particularly in the lighting–traditional patterns, and willingness to embrace asymmetry in the form of mismatched furniture and rough, textured areas. Several of these elements can be seen in this space, starting with the classic rug pattern to the mismatch of furniture and even the decorative piece over the fireplace.
Industrial Style
Design for industrial use is represented by rough surfaces such as exposed brick or ironwork, concrete or stone floors, and an open-plan design approach to spaces. The appeal of industrial design lies in identifying the more sophisticated aspects of these spaces. This time is the form of the delicate contrast of textures created between brick walls, stone floors, and exposed wooden supports. The smooth, straight-edged stone top in the bar is accompanied by bar stools in classic style with bent metal legs and wooden tops. For a final touch, the extensive arrangement of flowers on the dining table softens the space just enough to prevent it from being too dark.
Mediterranean Style
Mediterranean fashion is perfect for those who appreciate a little bling but without the ostentation or prefer a style that straddles minimalism; however, it still has a few glimmerings. From a color perspective, it is essential to remember that the Mediterranean style is fundamentally an ocean-inspired style. It is likely to feature lots of browns and blues because the sun, sea, and sand are the primary influencers. The mix of cool and warm colors provides a delicate balance. This gives these areas a natural, relaxing look.
For this room, these colors define the mood. Natural materials like the Jute rug–with an organic feel and bold patterns on the headboard and bedding add to the overall look. The most common mistake when embracing this style is to believe that the Mediterranean is only Southern Europe, Still, in reality, the Mediterranean Ocean touches Africa starting from Morocco to Egypt and a few places within the Middle East, so the variety of influences you can take inspiration from is vast and can create an exotic, elegant style for your home.
Art Deco Style
If you’re a fan of those who love the Jazz Age, the Roaring 20s, or the works by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Art Deco fashion could be a perfect style. The term “Art Deco” is a contraction of Arts Decoratifs; the class was developed as a response to the boom in wealth that the U.S. saw at the turn of the late 20th century. It continued to be popular into the Great Depression before giving way to what was later known as mid-century modern.
Art Deco style was a sight to see when it was at its peak in the 1920s. It was not just about interior design but architecture, sculpture, and painting. However, Art Deco isn’t just for looking backward. This entryway is a beautiful example of Art Deco at its best: bold geometric patterns cover nearly every room surface, accented by elaborate lighting features, innovative furniture designs, and lots of metallics–especially gold. Although it was later criticized for being too extravagant–a logical opinion following a significant depression, which was capped by a string of wars, it remains one of the greatest famous moments in design and art.
Modern Japanese Design
Many elements that define traditional Japanese design are also symbols of modern U.S. design. There is a trend toward minimalism, a love of minimalist furniture, and adding natural components, ranging from stoneware to plants that stand. It is a perfect example of the simplicity and tranquility characteristic of the Japanese style—the Japanese style of decorating.
U.S. Beach Style
Similar to the Mediterranean design, the primary influence of this style comes from its beach. The blue tones of the ocean and sky will likely be seen in the neutral tones of several types of sand. The only place that the U.S. beach style differs is in the cultural references, which form the basis of the space. As this room demonstrates, the elaborate tile designs and the handcrafted furnishings typical of Mediterranean design are replaced with the Thomas Chippendale chairs and bright cushions (although this turquoise Greek essential pillow technically sports the Mediterranean design).
