Choosing the Right Design Style for Your Home
Whether you’re revitalizing an existing space or working on a blank canvas, taking on a home renovation project and establishing a cohesive design aesthetic can be overwhelming at times, especially with the number of style options and variations out there today. So how do you narrow down what you want to include in your home’s aesthetic? We’ve compiled a few questions to help you pinpoint your unique style, renovate with confidence, and create a space that reflects you.
How can your space reflect your personality?
The first question to ask yourself is how your home design can serve as a representation of your personal style and lifestyle as a whole. You may admire the look of dark, clutter-free, marble countertops contrasted with blank white walls, but if in your heart you’re a color-loving, knick-knack collecting, world traveler, then a modern and minimalist design style might not be right for you. Go ahead and admire the sleek aesthetic the next time you’re at a museum, but don’t put it in your home if it’s at odds with your lifestyle. Otherwise, you may find yourself feeling like a guest in your own home and outgrowing your admiration for the style rather quickly. A tip for identifying your personal style? Take a look at your wardrobe for common color palates and trends. Also consider the types of items you enjoy collecting for your home (or if you don’t enjoy collecting and instead consider yourself a minimalist, take note of that).
How do you want your space to make you feel?
It’s important as you embark on your home design journey to have a clear vision in mind not only of how you want your space to look, but how you want it to make you feel. When you come home from a long day of work, do you want to be greeted by a space that radiates coziness? Or would you prefer a space that’s cool and calm, like a spa or beach house? Or perhaps you want a bright and high-energy space to welcome you with a bang as you enter? All of these questions will help you choose an aesthetic that comforts you in the right way. Which brings us to our final question.
What established design style speaks to you the most?
While it’s important to put your own stamp on your personal space, choosing a specific, pre-established style as a template can help create a clear focus while simplifying the decision making process for the rest of your renovation journey. Consider how you answered the questions above and which of the following design styles work closely with your answers:
Industrial Chic
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Minimalist
Traditional
Coastal
Scandinavian
Mid-Century Modern
For more information and inspiration, see our posts detailing each of these design styles by clicking on the style names above. And once you choose a design template as a base, don’t be afraid to make it your own. You could even consider combining elements from two complimentary design styles to create a hybrid that better reflects you (Traditional meets Coastal or Industrial meets Farmhouse).
