Interior Design Styles

There are many different interior design styles, and it can often be difficult to choose one that resonates with us as individuals. As an interior designer, I have an appreciation of design done well – regardless of whether it’s modern, coastal, glamorous, industrial or farmhouse. The beauty is always in the details.

Here you’ll find a collection of articles defining the different styles as well as design tips to incorporate each style into your own home.

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Home Office Ideas

Home Office Ideas Looking for home office ideas? There are many ways in which 2020 has changed the world around us on a grand scale. Work culture has been redefined as a result of professionals who have had to recalibrate their entire lives to work from home. In the past, home offices have traditionally [...]

Interior Design Style Quiz

Interior Design Style Quiz   Any time a designer meets with a new client, they generally take time to help them navigate through the different styles of design. It helps them to discover what they gravitate towards. It’s a useful technique to discover the direction the design aesthetic should take. When you are working [...]

Farmhouse Master Bedroom Ideas

Farmhouse Master Bedroom Ideas Looking for farmhouse master bedroom ideas? Traditional farmhouse bedrooms are comfortable, cozy, and inviting. Here, the finer details matter, old is gold and it’s important to keep things authentic. Think exposed beams overhead, floral curtains, subtle rustic decor, salvaged goods, and implementing raw and organic materials in the foundation. In recent [...]

Atmosphere Interior Design

Atmosphere Interior Design Atmosphere Interior Design Atmosphere Interior Design is one of the more influential and well-known interior design businesses in Western Canada. Their team strives to not only provide exceptional design, but to also serve our customers and clients, as well as to become a resource for the broader design community. [...]

Jean Stoffer Interiors

Jean Stoffer Interiors A native Chicagoan, and recent Southwest Michigan transplant, Jean has built her design firm focusing on each project with careful attention to detail, respect for classic architecture and genuine interest in her clients, their lives and how they hope to use their home. She originally became nationally known for her unique [...]

Julie Howard Interiors

Julie Howard Interiors Julie Howard views her role as a designer much like a conductor of an orchestra. She specialize in new construction design to create unique, exquisite homes in the Chicago area. Currently she is working as the lead designer for Timber Trails Development Company in Western Springs. Her holistic approach creates a [...]

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Breeze Giannasio Interiors Breeze Giannasio Interiors epitomizes fresh, sophisticated, timeless design. Classic interiors for the modern eye is their abiding principle. The studio was founded by Breeze Giannasio, a former corporate lawyer who redirected her career to embrace her passion for design. She brings the exacting discipline and rigorous standards from her former career [...]

Eichholtz Luxury Home Furnishings

EICHHOLTZ Luxury Home Furnishings EICHHOLTZ is a renowned design brand in the international interior design world. The company was created 20 years ago by Theo Eichholtz and has enjoyed a spectacular growth since the start. The EICHHOLTZ style The EICHHOLTZ style can best be described as eclectic, international and glamorous. Even though the 'Eichholtz [...]

Scandinavian Design

Scandinavian Design in Interiors How to Create a Scandinavian Style Home Scandinavian design, influenced by the physical characteristics of the northern lands where it originated, is often thought of as cool and somewhat austere. In truth, it can be just the opposite, warm and inviting, relying on homey materials and favorite things. It is, however, [...]

Decorating with White Ideas

Decorating with White Considering decorating with white? White interiors always look bright, fresh, and classic. This versatile neutral works well in a variety of color schemes, creating a solid and inspiring base to work from. When choosing white for your interior, it’s important to note that some whites have warm undertones, while [...]

2022-01-10T13:07:03-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Decorating with White Ideas

Best Interiors on Instagram

Best Interiors on Instagram Here are a few of the best interiors on Instagram. From stunning contemporary living rooms to spa-like bathrooms to dreamy kitchens and dining rooms. I've been diligently adding at least four images a day to the Buyer Select Instagram account for inspiration for myself and for those who love interior [...]

Modern Farmhouse Design

Modern Farmhouse Design What is Modern Farmhouse Design? Rustic yet refined, modern farmhouse design is one of the most sought-after styles. It celebrates the distinctive design aesthetic that blends traditional country elements with both modern and industrial influences. This covetable look seamlessly blends the old with the new in masterful ways resulting [...]

2021-02-09T13:23:50-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Farmhouse Decorating Ideas, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Modern Farmhouse Design

California Cool Design

California Cool Design Looking for California Cool Design ideas? The term ‘California Cool Design’ defines a classic West Coast feel that is modern, natural, yet curated. The aesthetic has a fresh and clean feel that is often based in neutrals. Here, less is more and spaciousness and a minimalist approach go hand-in-hand. It’s [...]

Modern Coastal Decorating

Modern Coastal Design Modern coastal design is a fresh take on the traditional coastal style.  It's all about creating a casual and laid-back space using stressed or distressed finishes, modern lighting, bright walls, shades of blues and grays and woven textures. My two favorite sources for this style are Serena & Lily and [...]

Urban Earthy Interiors

Urban Earthy Interiors: Jenni Kayne Urban, earthy & au naturel, these stunning spaces accomplish their balance and sophistication through the layering of textures, keeping color scheme to a minimum and incorporating organic and monochromatic accents. If you are designing a monochromatic color scheme based on neutrals, it works well to tailor your [...]

Interior Design Styles

Interior Design Styles There are many different interior design styles, and it can often be difficult to choose one that resonates with us as individuals. As an interior designer, I have an appreciation of design done well - regardless of whether it's modern, coastal, glamorous, industrial or farmhouse. The beauty is always in [...]

Design Trend: Decorating with Blue

Summer Refresh: Decorating with Blue The season’s unofficial color, you can never have too much blue – especially when it’s grounded in white and accented with warm browns. Bring the feeling of summer serenity to your home with a calming mix of shades ranging from navy to cobalt to sky. This year we [...]

2021-02-09T13:24:54-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Design Trend: Decorating with Blue

Constantin Frolov Interiors

Constantin Frolov Interior Design Constantin Frolov is a residential and commercial Interior Designer that creates luxurious and glamorous interiors with lux finishes. Located in Riga, Latvia, Frolov is known for his mastery of technical perfection. His firm creates interiors for the present and the future that views their work as a productive partnership. [...]

French Country Decorating Ideas

French Country Decorating Ideas Looking for French country decorating ideas? This post covers the various aspects of this style of design with decorating tips and stunning images of French country living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and kitchens. What is French Country Design? French country is a broadly appealing design style [...]

2021-02-09T13:22:34-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, French Country Decorating Ideas, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on French Country Decorating Ideas

My Modern Coastal Bedroom

My Modern Coastal Bedroom Welcome to a tour of my modern coastal bedroom. I thought I would create a section on the blog where I would feature some of the interior design projects I have recently been working on, including my own home. I have almost completed the design of two separate homes [...]

Coastal Decorating Ideas

Coastal Decorating Ideas ~ Bring Home the Beach Coastal decorating & design is more than just a look, the coastal decorating style lets in the breezy laid-back vibe of the beach with a gorgeous palette of crisp white and maritime blues. It also works well with a sandy palette and gentle hues of [...]

Decorating with Color

Decorating With Color Mastering the Use of Color in Home Decorating Just as there is meaning associated with different gemstones in traditional lore, and there is a "language" of flowers, colors also speak to us in different ways. They can alter our moods, are thought to affect appetite and physical well-being, and have an [...]

2021-02-09T13:30:24-08:00By |Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Decorating with Color

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree The Ultimate Guide to Decorating Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro How to Decorate a Christmas Tree: Prepare to transform your Christmas tree into a dazzling masterpiece that will leave everyone in awe. Decorating your tree is not just about hanging ornaments and stringing lights; it's an art form [...]

Bohemian Style Decorating

Bohemian Style Decorating & Where to Shop ~ Photo credit: Nickey Kehoe | Bohemian Style Interior Design Firm Series 1: Top Home Decor Online Stores Shopping for home décor and choosing the items you want can sometimes be a daunting task. Today I thought I’d share some of the best [...]

Shop by Room

Serena & Lily Shop by Room ~ Shop by Room with Serena & Lily, a home and lifestyle brand with a fresh, California point of view. They are well known for creating original textiles bursting with color and pattern. The fabric you choose for your furniture and décor such as throws and pillows reflects [...]

Vintage Decorating Ideas

Fall Home Decorating: Pottery Barn's Fall 2017 Collection ~ If you are looking for vintage decorating ideas, Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, introduced its stunning Fall Home Decorating 2017 Collection, which has a wonderful collection of vintage style decor. "Our customers are at the core of everything [...]

2021-02-09T13:37:20-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Vintage Decorating Ideas

Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas

Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas ~ Rich in natural, organic and handcrafted elements, rustic design is taking interiors by storm. If this is a look that suits your individual style, Pottery Barn has some great modern rustic decorating ideas. The Relaxed Rustic Style is all about evoking a sense of coziness and soul [...]

2021-02-09T13:36:44-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles, Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas

Modern Rustic Design

Modern Rustic Design How to Create a Modern Rustic Style Home   If you read up on decorating trends or you follow the home décor shows on television today, one term you are sure to hear time and time again is “modern rustic.” The term is more than a buzzword, it describes a certain look and [...]

Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas

Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas ~ In the third part of the Pottery Barn Fall Collection Series, I thought I'd cover their Farmhouse Industrial decorating ideas and decor. If you are just starting on this post, the Fall Collection begins with Vintage Decorating, and then onto Relaxed Rustic Design and Coastal Design Ideas. Pottery Barn's [...]

2021-02-09T14:08:11-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Farmhouse Decorating Ideas, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas

Globally Inspired Design

Globally Inspired Design: Home Tour ~ Monica Bhargava: Executive Vice President of Pottery Barn & Williams-Sonoma Monica Bhargava exhibits her impeccable taste revealing her ‘globally inspired’ California home that features a stunning white space filled with some of the best furniture and home décor carefully selected from both Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma. [...]

Modern Mountain Home

Modern Mountain Home How to Create a Modern Mountain Home I recently discovered the web-site of Studio McGee, a full service design firm based in Salt Lake City. Not only do they have stunning images of their design portfolio, but they also have a gorgeous selection of home decor that can be purchased through their online [...]

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