The most common industrial design styles explained

Adopting an interior design style is a great way to improve both the look and feel of your home and give it a professionally designed aesthetic, but with so many different styles and terms thrown around it can sometimes be hard to know what the main designs are and which would work in your home. With this in mind, here is a closer look at a few of the key interior design styles that are popular right now.

Minimalism

As the name suggests, this style adopts the philosophy of less is more and it can certainly be effective and help to create a calm, peaceful atmosphere. To adopt this style, you will want to use neutral colours, simple furnishings, plain accessories, clean lines and invest in smart storage solutions, such as fitted wardrobes to maximise the space in the bedroom.

Contemporary

Contemporary involves the latest trends and designs, so it is ever-changing. In recent times, this means creating an open, free-flowing feel with an open design, light-reflecting materials like glass and metal along with neutral colour palettes.

Industrial

Industrial is an interior design style that has started to become popular in the last few years. This draws inspiration from places like warehouses and lofts so you can expect brickwork, exposed metal and woodwork which can give a property an urban edge and works well when a lot of natural light can flow through to create an airy feel.

Scandinavian

Scandinavian interior design (and lifestyle) trends have been all the rage in recent times. This is another interior design style that prefers simplicity with all-white colour palettes, natural elements and injections of colour through bold artwork, carpets and plant life.

French Country

French country, meanwhile, has a more traditional farmhouse feel with warm, earthy colours along with the use of natural materials like brick and stone. You also often see ornate decorations and accessories and the use of texture on soft materials like bed coverings and cushions.

Rustic

Rustic is another popular interior design style right now and one which draws heavily from nature often by using raw and unfinished elements. Reclaimed wood floors, vaulted ceilings with wood beams and traditional fireplaces are all common with this style.

These are the main interior design styles that are popular right now and hopefully will help you to choose the right one for your home. Having an interior design style for the entire home can create a much better and more stylish looking home which can make a big difference to how you feel in the home as well as impress any visitors. The key is to choose the right style for your personality and property and to be consistent throughout.