Our homes should be a reflection of who we are…a collection of items we love. Your home should demonstrate your style. As an interior designer, I’ve worked with a variety of styles from traditional to mid century modern. Many times, upon our first meeting, my clients aren’t quite sure what their style might be – so how do I help them to determine that?
First, consider what type of room you gravitate toward. Do you have Pinterest, Houzz or Instagram accounts? What images have you liked? Type “Living Room” into the search engine. If you haven’t already, save a few images that interest you. If you aren’t on social media, what magazine photos do you identify with?
Narrow your selections down to no more than 5 images. Choose your favorites, but don’t overthink it. This is just to get an impression of your personal style, not to replicate an exact room.
Do you notice anything which those images have in common? You will probably see a few design elements which are similar in each. Are there bold colors or light neutrals? Do they have warm wood tones or a mix? Are the rooms sleek with lots of clean lines or cozy with dark wood tones?
Here are a few popular styles which you may find emerging from your selections: