Four Basic Interior Design Styles Defined

Interior design comes in a range of formats and arrangements and sometimes it gets confusing which one will be best for your home. You may leave knowing what sets an interior design style apart to the professionals but this knowledge may be a lot handier than you might realize. Here are four basic interior design references for your next home project.

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1. Modern

Modern designs are well suited for small spaces, as they amplify the illusion of space. Modern is a broad term that typically refers to homes with clean, crisp lines and simple color palette. Materials commonly used are metal, glass, and steel.

2. Contemporary

Modern and contemporary are two styles that are frequently used interchangeably. But contemporary design focuses on the present trend. It refers to the design trends of the moment.

3. Industrial

The industrial style draws inspiration from a warehouse or urban loft. There’s a sense of unfinished rawness in many of the elements. You get the rugged feel from exposed brick, ductwork, and wood.

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4. Scandinavian

Scandinavian is all about simplicity as demonstrated in Nordic countries. Scandinavian furniture often feels like art, although it is simple and inexpensive. It focuses on the functionality of furniture. The other common characteristic of these type of design is its all-white color palette.

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Nifty Tricks For Your Next DIY Projects.

DIYs are a crafty’s way of life. If it’s doable, it’s done. These do-it-yourself projects are fun to do and they’re so awesome you’ve probably never heard of them.

1. Tomato planter

As a green thumb and a DIY enthusiasts, this one hits home with me. Save your big soda plastic bottles, cut the bottoms off, put in tomato seeds and pour some soil. Then, hang it up and water it regularly, watch in awe as your tomatoes grow. This works well for herbs too.

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2. Yarn-wrapped jar lamps

Find a glass jar, wrap around a yarn (be creative with the pattern), and paint it, peel the yarn away and air-dry it. Once it’s dry, put in some candle and you’ll have yourself a gorgeous DIY lamp.

3. Shoe-holder planter

Another gardener’s trick. You know those over-the-door shoe holders? Find an old one use it to grow herbs outside your kitchen, your patio, or balcony wall.

4. Pebble placemat

Next time you go to a beach, find as many flat pebbles. Place the stones in circle felt or wood, use a hot glue to stick them on. This placemat is perfect for garden tea parties.

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