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Know thyself.

That’s what they say, right?

This post is all about finding your interior design style. And as a bonus, I’ll show you what to do once you figure out your style. It won’t save your life, but it will save your sanity (and time)!

First things first, take our Interior Design Style Quiz below, then keep reading to review a list of resources for your specific type. We’ll give you both sources of inspiration and affordable home decor to help bring your style to life and tie your room together.

By the end of this post, you will:

  • Know & understand your interior design style through our quiz
  • Find relevant bloggers & sources of inspiration – specific to YOUR style
  • Receive a list of stores specializing in your style to make shopping easy

This post will make it super simple to start using your new style knowledge to quickly find the perfect accents for your home.

Finding your interior design style will help you complete your home’s overall look, which will make you happier and more confident.

Why do you need to know your interior design style?

  • If applied throughout your home – it makes everything look cohesive and will help when designing a room – see my post on How to Design a Room.
  • Knowing your interior design style helps you make decisive decisions. Also, it will help reduce overthinking and “analysis paralysis.”
  • Helps you get rid of clutter – donate or sell the stuff that doesn’t “go” with your style. It feels good, trust me.
  • Knowing your design style helps you filter and narrow down when you go shopping. You can focus on stores that specialize in your style to save time.

OK – enough chit chat – let’s get to the Interior Design Style Quiz!

Ok – hopefully your results make sense. Take a look below for a brief description, blogs for additional inspiration, and stores to shop for your styles.

Use your interior design style as a keyword

You can also use your style as a keyword to search for things on Pinterest (i.e. “farmhouse living room ideas”), or when you shop for things online (i.e. “modern couch,” “traditional dining table,” “boho rug,” etc).

Get a second opinion

If you don’t agree with your design style results, or just want a second opinion, the best quiz I could find is below (I took like 10 quizzes while researching this post):

  • Design BX Style Quiz – they give you a lot of explanation of your style results and include a lot of photos and examples of the style.

Interior Design Style Explanations & Resources

Modern Style

Modern Design Style

According to Decorilla – Think smooth, clean lines with chrome, metal, and glass playing a role. Not a lot of chotchkies, but use of art to add color, with a lot of neutrals for the most part.

Modern Design Blog: Minimalissimo

Stores for Modern Furniture:

Scandinavian Style

Photo by Daniil Silantev via Unsplash

According to DesignBx, Scandinavian style is simple, functional, and organic. There is a use of natural materials such as wood, wool, and the use of natural light. Colors are often earthy or muted, such as wood, cream, grey, and steely blues.

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Stores:

Bohemian/Eclectic

Photo by Emma Van Sant via Unsplash
Photo by Emma Van Sant via Unsplash

According to Design Rulz, Bohemian style combines different colors, patterns, and textures. There is usually a variety of different colors and patterns, including metallics and earthy, warm tones.

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Stores:

Industrial Style

Industrial Loft

The folks over at Freshome let us know that industrial style is a mix of old and new, with lots of metal and wood. Industrial design embraces open concepts, exposed brick, vintage furniture, and neutral colors.

Blog

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Modern Farmhouse Style

Photo by Camylla Battani via Unsplash

Probably the most famous example of modern farmhouse interior design right now is the folks over at Fixer Upper, Chip & Joanna Gaines.

This design style has an earthy color palette of grey, black, white, and accent colors inspired by the farm: red, blue, yellow, green. Farmhouse is relaxed and functional, with a mix of old and new – like a vintage wood table but paired with a new sofa.

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Glam Style

Glam Bedroom by Aw Creative via Unsplash
Photo: Aw Creative via Unsplash

Some of the signs you love Modern Glam style, according to Little Gold Pixel, are a love of marble, gold & silver accents, and chandeliers. All the chandeliers. Glam lovers also want tufted or velvet everything – from Chesterfield sofas to headboards, it’s just the way. This style is a mix of Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, with some Victorian thrown in.

Blog: Modern Glam

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Traditional Style

Traditional Living Room by Francisco De Legarreta via Unsplash
Photo by Francisco De Legarreta via Unsplash

Decorilla defines Traditional Interior Design as being heavily influenced by European design and has ornate wood furniture and heavy fabrics like velvet, silk, and damask. Neutral color palettes are common with color brought in by oil paintings and flower arrangements.

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Minimalist Style

Minimalistic Room by Hutomo Abrianto via Unsplash

In an article by Elle Decor, minimalist style is defined as simple and often monochromatic, but also with an emphasis on form. There is a lack of clutter, a focus on the architectural features, and a feeling of restfulness.

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Stores:

Conclusion

So, did you learn anything about yourself? About interior design? I hope so! Now it’s time to take action.

We taught you how to identify your design style, gave you some blogger sources of inspiration, and showed you a bunch of stores to fit your style (and make shopping a breeze).

I want to challenge you to take action on this new knowledge! Comment below with your design style result and one way you want to incorporate more of that style into your home!

Next, you can look at my post, How to Design a Room, for a step-by-step guide on a great process to use to get a cohesive look you love – while staying on a budget.

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