Ever been flicking through an interior design mag that you found whilst waiting for the dentist to buzz your name and thought to yourself, what the **** is the difference between a modern and a contemporary design? What does traditional mean in terms of design? Who wants their house to be industrial? Me too. Here are the top five interior design styles explained by a luxury interior designers:
- Modern
The modern interior design style suits small spaces as it magnifies the impression of space through minimal use of textures and a clean lined design. Modern designers are likely to avoid unnecessary accessories and decorations and stick to asymmetrical balance in the furniture and the arrangement. Colours usually tend to be more natural or neutral, allowing the room yet again to feel more spacious.
- Contemporary
Contemporary interior designs offer bespoke and unique furniture where the decorations are rudimentary but simple and bold, with often bursts of bright colour. The contemporary design considers space as important as objects and will often leave blank walls alongside smooth, clean, geometric shapes. Curvy lines and geometric shapes are crucial.
- Traditional
The traditional design reflects consistency, peace and attention to detail. The boundaries are soft and curved and the design itself has a comfortable, uncomplicated feel. Floral patterns are commonly used and the fabric colours and patterns are often muted and understated. Furniture is often reproduction and the furniture pieces and accents are placed in pairs and coordinated together.
- Industrial/Urban
The industrial design uses unprotected structural materials as features, materials such as brick, metal or rough wood. You will often see the industrial design in a converted lofts or building that were originally industrial buildings. The aim of the design is to produce open space and exposed floor plans are common in industrial style homes. Unique non-functional objects are also common features, such as ladders for bookshelves and so on.
- Classic
The classic design boasts dark woods with ornate carvings. The whole design is about order, symmetry and balance, giving the room a harmonious, coordinated look. The classic furniture is even richer than the traditional interior design, it can even be described as having a museum style feel to it. The furnishings are organised around a central point, such as a fireplace, and all furniture is made out of elegant fabrics. All colours and materials are natural which give the room a warm, sophisticated feeling.
