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Popular Interior Design THEMES: What's Trendy: Modern

The document provides an overview of several popular interior design styles, including modern, contemporary, minimalist, mid-century modern, industrial, and bohemian. Each style is defined by key elements and characteristics. Modern design favors clean lines, minimal clutter, and simple color palettes. Contemporary design incorporates natural materials and a classic yet updated aesthetic. Minimalist design focuses on functionality and uses neutral colors and minimal installations.

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Popular Interior Design THEMES: What's Trendy: Modern

The document provides an overview of several popular interior design styles, including modern, contemporary, minimalist, mid-century modern, industrial, and bohemian. Each style is defined by key elements and characteristics. Modern design favors clean lines, minimal clutter, and simple color palettes. Contemporary design incorporates natural materials and a classic yet updated aesthetic. Minimalist design focuses on functionality and uses neutral colors and minimal installations.

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Popular Interior Design

THEMES: What’s trendy


Interior design options for homeowners are vast. Styles contrast with some looks
based entirely on functionality and efficiency while other styles share overlapping
elements. With so many styles, homeowner’s have the option of following a specific
genre closely or tailoring a mixture of genres into their homes. Before choosing a
style, get to know all your options with this comprehensive guide to the most
popular styles amongst homeowners today.

MODERN
These sleek interiors are open and airy, with minimal clutter. Simple color schemes
are chosen for walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets, and light fixtures. A neutral palette
using grey, cream, white, or black is most often used. However, colorful palettes
can be used to create a bolder appearance if desired. Regardless of the color
palette, the variation of colors used is kept to a minimum for a given space.
This interior design style uses functional decorations like light fixtures. Unique, yet
minimalist, light fixtures add to the appearance of the space without cluttering it or
distracting from the other incorporated elements. Often times, Scandinavian light
fixture designs are mimicked.

This “no fuss” style is ideal for rental spaces, open floor plan spaces, and urban
apartments. The sleek lines and bare aesthetic create a pristine and sophisticated
atmosphere. The style is non-distracting and clean in appearance, making it a
popular design choice for office and event spaces

Main elements of Modern interior design:

Open spaces
Clutter-free
Uniform layout
Non-ornamental cabinetry
Simple furniture and minimal decorations
Utilizes metal, glass, and polished wood
Simple color palette
Geometric shapes and hard lines
Unique light fixtures

CONTEMPORARY
This style overlaps with modern and transitional, but has its own defining
characteristics. Contemporary interior design is much more a reflection of
“current” decor. The look is never outdated or overstated in appearance, but
instead takes on a refined and approachable appearance.
This style is often seen in family homes, as it is functional yet attractive. Natural
textures, materials, and colors are key elements to pulling off this look. It relies
heavily on traditional materials like stained woods. These interiors have a soft
aesthetic and use warm lighting to create an inviting atmosphere.
Perhaps the biggest of strength of contemporary is that it’s able to evolve while
maintaining a classic aesthetic. Therefore, a space designed in this style can easily
be updated without making major changes to its appearance

Main elements of Contemporary interior design:

Natural textures and materials


Classic appearance
Wood as main material
Metal accents
Neutral colors for walls, doors, and fixtures
Utilizes natural light

MINIMALIST
Minimalism has become very popular in recent years. It’s a style based on
efficiency and practicality. Colors for ceilings, cabinetry, and floors are generally
muted tones, white and grey are commonly used for walls. Lighting is purely
functional and never overly decorative. Minimalist design works well for both
small and large spaces. Generally, this design is popular for open-floor plans and
works well with natural lighting.
This interior design style is popular amongst younger generations and are
ideal for individuals who don’t spend much time at home. Since this style is based
on functionality, it is also ideal for office and event spaces.

Main elements of Minimalist design:

Non-ornate cabinetry and trim


Neutral, light colors
Functional
Minimal installations and furniture
Simple lighting

MID-CENTURY MODERN
This design style takes a sleeker and more refined approach to looks from the
1950s and 1960s. Mid-century style has always been based on functionality, which
increased the popularity of the style during its original era and has encouraged its
resurgence today. It’s a timeless style that you can expect to see in the spotlight for
years to come. Older and younger generations alike are pursuing this interior
design style for their homes.
This style is most successful when the home fits the look entirely. It works well
with 1-story ranchers and large bay windows. The look incorporates flat-faced
cabinetry with simple handles, hardwood floors, and retro light fixtures to create a
nostalgic atmosphere. Furniture and decor should be kept to a minimal and hints of
the present era should accent the mid-century aesthetic.

Main elements of Mid-Century Modern design:

Uses wide-range of colors, especially tertiary tones


Clean lines
Soft textiles
Decorative light fixtures
Bay windows
Teak wood

INDUSTRIAL
This style pairs a “raw” aesthetic with utilitarian installations and lighting.
Minimal furnishings are used to achieve this look and quite often composed of
salvaged items. Or, the items can take on the appearance and textures of salvaged
materials. Reclaimed wood and metal are popular elements for this design style.
Older buildings and warehouse styled spaces carry this interior design style well.
Open-floor plans, brick walls, and concrete floors are often incorporated into this
design style. In addition, metal cabinetry and exposed ceiling beams further
enhance this unfinished look.

Main elements of Industrial design:

Salvaged appearance for fixtures and lighting


Concrete floors
Brick walls
Reclaimed wood and metal
Raw aesthetic
BOHEMIAN
This style stands on its own but is comparable to an eclectic style. It borrows and
fuses elements from other styles in a successful manner. It’s a style that borrows
from the East, with large Mediterranean archways and sometimes ornate decorative
metal work on cabinetry, doors, or mantles. It incorporates bold colors, patterns,
and elegance with a touch of rustic flair.
Bohemian is so freeing, because it allows homeowners to mix and match with
playful variety. However, there is always a balance to be maintained. When it
comes to this design style, a neutral base is key to adding in bolder elements. For
instance, boldly colored and patterned tile flooring should be offset by neutrally
painted walls. By following this rule, you’ll avoid creating a chaotic and over
decorated space.

Main elements of Bohemian design:

Eclectic mix of textures and colors


Ornate and decorative
Rustic and elegant
Embraces contrast
Custom fixtures

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