5 ways to blend different interior design styles
Are you drawn to both the clean lines of minimalism and the cosy charm of traditional decor? Or perhaps you love mid-century modern furniture but can't resist the allure of bohemian textiles? The good news… you don't have to choose just one style.
The most inspiring interiors often combine different design styles to create personally meaningful and visually stunning spaces.
To help you create a home that's uniquely and authentically you, we're sharing five ways to blend different interior design styles. Recommendations from interior designer Lola Swift, including our 8 most popular interior styles for you to consider when blending styles.
Our new course, How to Mix Interior Styles with Confidence, will help you blend different interior styles together, so you don't just have to pick one. You'll learn how to blend different styles, create colour harmony and design a space that truly reflects your personality. We'll share details about the course later, but first, let's talk about the 8 popular interior design styles!
8 Popular Interior Design Styles
Let’s explore some well-known interior styles to help you identify which ones resonate with you.
Traditional
The traditional style, characterised by symmetrical layouts and timeless elegance, incorporates vintage pieces and historical influences. Think muted shades like sage green and dusky pink layered with deep burgundy and forest green, complemented by rich fabrics like silk and velvet. Do you know mixing modern and traditional styles is commonly called ‘transitional’?!
Art Deco
Luxurious and glamorous, Art Deco combines bold geometric shapes with exotic motifs. This style features deep blues, emeralds, and blacks accented with metallics and soft pastels, often incorporating high-gloss surfaces and chrome details.
3. Mid-Century Modern
Celebrating innovation and functionality, this style features clean lines and organic shapes. Earthy tones like mustard and olive green dominate, while materials like teak and walnut create a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.
4. Minimalist
Embracing the 'less is more' philosophy, the minimalist interior focuses on clean lines and high-quality craftsmanship. Neutral colours and natural fabrics create calm, mindful environments, emphasising open spaces.
5. Industrial
The raw and rugged industrial style draws inspiration from warehouses. It features exposed brick, concrete, and metal elements. Dark neutrals dominate this style, which embraces rough, unfinished surfaces and utilitarian lighting.
6. Bohemian
Relaxed and eclectic, the bohemian style celebrates global influences and layered textures. It combines earthy tones with vibrant pops of colour, incorporating tribal patterns and natural materials like wicker and rattan.
7. Eclectic
The eclectic style celebrates variety and thoughtfully combines elements from different eras into a cohesive, visually stimulating interior. It mixes bold and muted tones, varied patterns, and contrasting finishes.
8. Maximalist
Bold and immersive, the maximalist design layers complexity with vibrant jewel tones and bright primaries. It embraces multiple patterns, plush textures, and luxurious materials to create rich, dynamic spaces.
If you love the sound of all of these but aren’t sure which style best suits you, take our design style quiz.
Click here for our interior design style quiz to discover your signature look!
