Finding Your Style

Defining your personal design style, with help from eight of our favorite interior designers

Text by Jasmine Bible + Bryan Frost

There’s no denying that when you walk into a well-designed home, there’s an urge to stay a while longer—to linger a bit. But when it comes to designing your own home, it can feel overwhelming if you haven’t ever found a defined, personal style. To help you discover what resonates most, let’s take a look at seven of today’s most well-known and commonly used design styles, and designers who emulate each.

As you browse through these styles, make note of the components that speak to you. Is it a color palette, furniture arrangement, or the use of interesting artwork? All of our designer experts agree: start keeping tabs of what piques your interest. Regardless of what’s on trend or not, find what truly speaks to you. Then step back and try to identify the commonality of repetition, and narrow in on it. You might just find your personal style is already out there, just waiting for you to fall in love.

CURATED BOHEMIAN AKA: Boho, Boho Chic, Bohemia

This is a worldly, whimsical, and free-spirited approach to design that mixes natural materials, organic textures, and often includes well-worn vintage pieces. Wicker, rattan, and macrame are cornerstones of the look. Greenery and tropical elements (hello palm fronds!) bring life to these spaces.

Designer: BRYAN FROST Instagram: @BLACKAWNING

“My favorite bohemian elements are attributed to the countries Morocco and Mexico due to their rich artisan-based anthropology.”

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ART-FORWARD ECLECTIC AKA: Curated, Art-Focused, Bauhaus

When art takes center stage and a room evolves around it, we can label it “Art-Forward.” The art itself becomes the focal point from which all other design elements take their cue. To retain balance, a strict color palette is derived from the artwork. Traditional and vintage elements mingle with amusing, whimsical, and expressive pieces. Welcoming, unique, and thought-provoking spaces characterize the look.

Designer: NATALIE PAPIER Instagram: @HOME_EC_OP

“I have a strong belief that homes should be a reflection of the people who live in them: full of life, color, character, and warmth.”

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MODERN AMERICANA AKA: Country, Modern Cowboy, Farmhouse

A modern take on a bygone era, warm woods and vintage furnishings set the foundation for traditional patterns like checks, plaids, folk prints, and restrained florals. There’s a beautiful juxtaposition of rugged and refined. Classic, comfortable, warm, and inviting...with bonus points for bricks and fireplaces.