By 2022, revenues from interior design services in the US are predicted to reach more than $11 billion.

It’s clear that we really do love doing up our homes. And why not? After all, home is the place where we will spend the majority of our lives. So it makes sense to make it as beautiful as possible.

If you’re thinking about doing some interior decoration, you may be considering exactly what style you’d like to go for. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide.

So read on as we take a look at ten great decorating styles that will really add beauty to your home.

1. Traditional

Traditional design derives from classic European style.

One of the key elements of the traditional design style is the use of wood. Dark, finished wooden features such as tables, window frames, and even flooring reflect the common elements that would have used in the past.

Traditional fabrics such as velvet and silk in rich tones will add softness and a feeling of luxury. Floral patterns on drapes or accent walls will also give a traditional feel.

2. Modern

Modern design style is all about clean lines.

It will usually involve a simple color palette utilizing mainly one or two neutral colors. It also makes use of sleek materials such as glass and steel.

There is no clutter; modern design follows the principle of function before form. If something doesn’t serve a purpose, it’s not going to cut it in a modern interior. Open floor plans also help to give modern design a sense of space.

3. Transitional

Transitional style combines the best of both modern and traditional styles.

It might use the sleek materials of the modern style such as steel and glass, but combine these with warm traditional furnishings. Transitional design usually keeps the simple palette of the modern style but adds in the tones of dark wood as a contrast.

A transitional design style is still quite clean and crisp but feels a little warmer and more welcoming than the modern look.

4. Farmhouse

Farmhouse style is warm, cozy and full of character.

At the center of farmhouse style is strong and practical furniture that looks like it has been accumulated over the course of many years. Matching pieces throughout are definitely a no-no. Distressed wood is a big part of the farmhouse style; furniture that looks like it has been in use for years.

Soft pale colors or warm earthy colors are the order of the day, with weathered finishes giving a feeling of timelessness. Tiled floors, especially in the kitchen, can give a real feeling of authenticity. Take a look at these tips for finding the ideal floor tiles for your home.

5. Rustic

Rustic style has a very similar feel to the farmhouse style. It embraces nature in all its imperfections.

Weathered and unfinished wood is a key design element, particularly for quite chunky furniture. Natural fabrics like linen and wool add to the natural feel. Rough and untreated exposed stonework gives a sense of a home that has been lived in for years.

Exposed wooden beams are also a great feature for the rustic style.

6. Contemporary

Contemporary style is by definition of the moment, so it is a style that will be different twenty years from now than it is today.

Today’s contemporary style is very minimalistic. Less is more is definitely the mantra of current contemporary design. Simple clean lines and a sense of space and light combined with the use of neutral color palettes make a contemporary style home a calming and relaxing place to live. It is usually considered less cold than the modern design style.

Contemporary style also values form much higher than with the modern style.

7. Industrial

Industrial design is intended to mimic the factory aesthetic.

High ceilings, untreated brick and exposed metalwork such as ducts and pipes, are all common elements. It is an ideal style to use for a loft space. Fairly neutral colors allow the exposed elements to do most of the work.

A fairly minimalist look, industrial design style often places the focus on practical elements such as light fittings and ductwork.

8. Bohemian

In complete contrast to the industrial look, bohemian style decor is a style that makes home looked like it is most definitely being lived in.

It suggests a carefree and easy-going lifestyle that doesn’t follow any rules. Rich patterns and vibrant colors abound, as do throws, pillows, and coverings. The eclectic nature of the bohemian style means that no two bohemian homes will look the same. Wall decor is also something that is a common feature of bohemian style.

Warm, earthy colors are a must. And if you don’t have piles of artfully scattered books throughout your home, then you’re not doing it right.

9. Scandinavian

The Scandinavian design style is one that has been made hugely popular by stores such as IKEA.

A clean, quite minimalist look, Scandinavian style furniture is simple and functional. It is based around a lack of clutter, with every piece serving its purpose. It is a light and airy style where natural materials such as wood combine with modern plastics and metal.

10. Minimalist

Minimalism is all about making the most of as little as possible.

Neutral colors and simple, clean furnishings are key, with anything superfluous being cut out of the design. Surfaces should be clear of clutter, so it might be time to call in Marie Kondo. Or make the most of simple and subtle storage.

If you love to hoard, this probably isn’t the style for you.

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