What are the 5 most commonly used interior design styles by professionals in the field of home decor?
Finding an answer to this question can be challenging because there is a wide variety of styles, and there is a tendency to combine elements from different styles to give spaces greater personalization and a more defined identity.
However, there are interior design styles that are increasingly prevalent not only in private residences but also in hotels, restaurants, bars, and various hospitality establishments.
In this brief overview of the 5 most used interior design styles, we have to start from the classic style.Timeless and suitable for spacious and elegant homes like villas or European-inspired hotels, it features curved and baroque lines, seemingly without edges, dark colors, and soft lighting. Recently, there are also references to Art Deco with its modernist allure. Important elements include carpets, significant curtains, upholstered chairs and armchairs.
Furniture is made of solid wood, and chandeliers are often made of crystal or have a striking impact. The classic style incorporates the use of marble, both for floors and details. The atmosphere is soft, warm, reassuring, and intense. Among the most appreciated interior design styles, contemporary style stands out. Characterized by clean and straight lines, it suits apartments of any size and penthouses, preferably well-lit. It is a minimalistic style with functional furniture and a design focused on ensuring ergonomics and technological integration (home automation is welcome in such environments). Decorative elements are minimal, as empty spaces prevail. Various materials are used, from wood to stone, steel, and glass, as long as they are balanced to avoid one overpowering the others. Colors are generally neutral, such as white and gray, with strong contrasting accents. The atmosphere is comfortable, expressing elegance and sobriety.
Another style gaining popularity in Italian cities is the industrial style. Born in 1950s New York, it originated from the conversion of old industrial structures into living spaces. Industrial design is typically applied when furnishing a space originally not intended for housing. This results in open spaces with large windows or high windows, columns, beams, pipes, and volumes that extend upwards, perfect for lofts. The palette is dark, with strong warm-cold contrasts from materials like metal, wood, concrete, and brick. Furniture and furnishings are usually vintage or reclaimed. Lighting includes a mix of artificial and natural light. The atmosphere is intriguing, urban, suitable for conviviality.
A timeless decorating style is the rustic one. Suitable for country houses or places surrounded by greenery, it involves plenty of wood, including colored wood, wrought iron, wallpaper, linen, cotton fabrics, embroidery, and many indoor plants. The color palette is light, with pastel shades. Furniture can be more or less refined, often leaning towards shabby chic. In establishments like bars or restaurants, the decor is sometimes intentionally “unmatched.” In homes, the kitchen holds great importance as a place for gathering and sharing. The atmosphere is romantic, with a family and childhood flavor.
A style suitable for any environment, whether in the city or countryside, private residence or transitional space, is undoubtedly boho chic. It is an eclectic interior design style characterized by a reference to the bohemian era from which it takes its name. Creative, fun, and exaggerated, it features seemingly inconsistent decor at first glance but does not result in confusion. Elements include wood, wicker, fabrics, reclaimed furniture, colonial and ethnic echoes, vintage elements from the ’50s and ’60s, and above all, lots of color.
he atmosphere is lively and welcoming, resembling a lived-in and joyous living room.
Naturally, for each of these interior design styles, it is essential to choose artworks that harmonize perfectly with the overall design. For this, one can turn to the B2B service of Cinquerosso Arte, which, with its wide variety of selected artists, can identify the perfect artwork for the project.
