Interior styles are numerous and vary in interpretation and execution among designers based on exposure and geographical location. These trends are a guiding compass on how best to approach a design problem in order to achieve the desired goal which is rendering interiors pleasing and matching to an individual's personality. Choosing a style that works for you entails having a rough idea of these styles and trends.I cannot exhaust all of them but I can sample a few major ones.
Afrocentric style
This styles borrows heavily from the rich and exquisite African culture. Patterns revolve around ethnic prints that are rich in geometric lines and shapes.Textures and fabrics used are mainly cotton, Hemp and Hessian. Colours and tones employed are inspired by the natural surrounding; Browns, greens and red are predominant. Accessories choice explores the full array of african soveniours such as masks, Amory( spears and shields), pots, baskets and other traditional iconic pieces. Furniture pieces usually are rudimentary and rough. A plank of timber placed on a tree stump would suffice as a coffee table.
This styles borrows heavily from the rich and exquisite African culture. Patterns revolve around ethnic prints that are rich in geometric lines and shapes.Textures and fabrics used are mainly cotton, Hemp and Hessian. Colours and tones employed are inspired by the natural surrounding; Browns, greens and red are predominant. Accessories choice explores the full array of african soveniours such as masks, Amory( spears and shields), pots, baskets and other traditional iconic pieces. Furniture pieces usually are rudimentary and rough. A plank of timber placed on a tree stump would suffice as a coffee table.
Modern Style
A word thats synonymous to this style is simplicity. Clean cut lines and symmetry are upheld with excesses being avoided at all cost. Critics of this style have highlighted its lack of warmth and cosiness, however it is a practical decorating style whose beauty lies in form and function. Aesthetics are placed on the materials integrity such as the grain on timber surfaces or the gloss on a granito flooring.
A word thats synonymous to this style is simplicity. Clean cut lines and symmetry are upheld with excesses being avoided at all cost. Critics of this style have highlighted its lack of warmth and cosiness, however it is a practical decorating style whose beauty lies in form and function. Aesthetics are placed on the materials integrity such as the grain on timber surfaces or the gloss on a granito flooring.
Contemporary styles avoids clutter and places importance on function.
Contemporary style
This style has the aesthetic appeal of the modern design but is considered warmer and cosy. Simple lines and subtle textures are characteristic with emphasis made on form, shape, Lines, and material. Colours associated with this style are neutral tones with a sprinkle of bright shades as accents. Architectural details of the interiors help solidify this theme; The use of bold colours on walls, high ceilings,high gloss finishes are some of the elements that keep it fresh and alive.
This style has the aesthetic appeal of the modern design but is considered warmer and cosy. Simple lines and subtle textures are characteristic with emphasis made on form, shape, Lines, and material. Colours associated with this style are neutral tones with a sprinkle of bright shades as accents. Architectural details of the interiors help solidify this theme; The use of bold colours on walls, high ceilings,high gloss finishes are some of the elements that keep it fresh and alive.
Symmetry is a defining character for the classical look.
Classic lnteriors
This style uses elements from the Greco-Roman historical era with modern enrichment. These interiors usually have a focal point upon which symmetry and visual balance is achieved. Key features include marble fireplaces, gilded frames and accessories, Cornices and classical ornamentation such as Greco-Roman columns, motifs such as the acanthus leaf, busts and urns.
The colour pallet is inspired by nature ( yellows, blues, browns, greens, terracota and grays).
Flooring material prefered for this look is marble, wood or stone.
This style uses elements from the Greco-Roman historical era with modern enrichment. These interiors usually have a focal point upon which symmetry and visual balance is achieved. Key features include marble fireplaces, gilded frames and accessories, Cornices and classical ornamentation such as Greco-Roman columns, motifs such as the acanthus leaf, busts and urns.
The colour pallet is inspired by nature ( yellows, blues, browns, greens, terracota and grays).
Flooring material prefered for this look is marble, wood or stone.
Less is never more for this style.
Bohemian Style
This is definitely a style for the brave. it goes against the conventional design rules it takes cast offs and weaves a functional design element while maintaining an 'anything goes' approach. An old typewriter can easily serve as an accessory for such an interior. Hanging lines can crisscross the space and serve as display for photographs. This style doesn't shy away from colour, it toys with patterns and textures and dares to work with them in their multiple form.
This is definitely a style for the brave. it goes against the conventional design rules it takes cast offs and weaves a functional design element while maintaining an 'anything goes' approach. An old typewriter can easily serve as an accessory for such an interior. Hanging lines can crisscross the space and serve as display for photographs. This style doesn't shy away from colour, it toys with patterns and textures and dares to work with them in their multiple form.
Patterns are iconic to the Retro look.
Retro interiors
The retro look is basically 50's 60's and 70's designs comeback. Distinct elements from that era are finding their way into modern design trends. Bold patterned reflective wall papers for instance are a common occurance in homes today,The use of retro art( pop art developed in that era), is trendy and quickly gaining popularity in design.
The retro look is basically 50's 60's and 70's designs comeback. Distinct elements from that era are finding their way into modern design trends. Bold patterned reflective wall papers for instance are a common occurance in homes today,The use of retro art( pop art developed in that era), is trendy and quickly gaining popularity in design.
Oriental style
This term is descriptive of designs from the middle east and Asian continent. it encompasses designs trends from Japan, China, Middle east, India and the rest of Asia. Each of these region displays unique elements and is Independent of the other. The japanese design for example is minimalistic and simple while the Islamic design displays intricate floral ornamentation and patterns.
This term is descriptive of designs from the middle east and Asian continent. it encompasses designs trends from Japan, China, Middle east, India and the rest of Asia. Each of these region displays unique elements and is Independent of the other. The japanese design for example is minimalistic and simple while the Islamic design displays intricate floral ornamentation and patterns.