The history of interiors is best told in terms of the interior design styles which have dominated the world all these years.

From the influential cabriole legs and fauteuil chairs of 17th-century French design to the shallow button tufting and iconic pieces of Mid-century modern furniture, the many different types of interior design styles are diverse and fascinating.

Traditionally, interior décor has ranged from minimalistic to extravagant. However, more styles are moving towards a middle ground. It is possible to blend in more than one style into your home. Material, personal tastes as well as the location of the home play an important role in how you choose your style.

 Modern:

The modern style is the design and decor of the modernism movement, which began in the extremely late 1800s. Birthed by the German Bauhaus schools of design. The main difference between Modern and Contemporary design: Modern style is firmly rooted in the early to mid-1900s and involves strong lines with natural colors. Contemporary design involves the trends of the here and now.

Modern is a broad design term that typically refers to a home with clean, crisp lines, and a lack of fussy adornments. It goes well in the open floor plans that accompanied the development of this style. a simple color palette and the use of materials that can include metal, glass, and steel. Modern design employs a sense of simplicity in every element, including furniture. A word that is commonly used to describe the modern style is sleek, and there is not a lot of clutter or accessories involved with a modern style.

Contemporary:

Contemporary styles are clean and minimalistic. Clean lines and geometric patterns feature predominantly in this style. Base materials can range from wood to steel. Muted colors and pastels for walls are distinctive of this style. Contemporary decorating style is classic yet thoroughly of the moment.This style may sound cold or impersonal and often edgy. However, this is not necessarily so. Bold accessories can be statement pieces, say a bright throw on grey sofa. Abstract paintings and sculptures add to spaces like these. Contemporary style is a touch of ethnic, classic, or bohemian can blend into it easily. This especially comes in handy when incorporating existing pieces of furniture that clients want to retain when moving into a new space. The most obvious and distinctive element of a contemporary style interior design is the line. Whether straight vertical or horizontal lines or curved shapes, strong visible lines are evident in any contemporary-style home.

Furniture pieces make a bold statement but at the same time be simple and uncluttered, without curves or decoration. Smooth, clean, geometric shapes are essential. Upholstered furniture often wears black, white, or other neutral tones, using the natural fibers found in wool, cotton, linen, silk, jute to add textural appeal. Pillows in clean geometric shapes add a shot of color and texture.

Bohemian: 

Bohemian or Boho style is a rule-breaking, personal, and exotic style of decorating a living space. As the opposite of minimal, modern, and sleek, Boho embraces a "more is more" philosophy. Boho is inspired by people who choose to lead an unconventional life such as constant travelers, writers. The Bohemian style mirrors that life by combining objects, colors, and patterns from many areas of the world. If you are looking for a style that you can truly make your own, Boho might be for you.

Bohemian or Boho decorating is for those who want their homes full of life, culture, and interesting items for all the world to see. This aesthetic flies in the face of modern sensibilities and embraces the carefree, relaxed, and the unusual. Boho rooms tend to have certain similarities in that they are always eclectic and share similar features though no two rooms are ever completely alike. While there are no rules when it comes to Bohemian decorating, warm earthy colors are common, as are metallics and jewel tones. Think deep browns, greens, and grays for base colors, and then accessorize with saturated purple, fiery orange, and electric blue. Combining and layering colors is what makes this style unique.

The key to using decorative materials in a Boho room is to mix and match. Natural, basic materials like burlap and sisal can be combined with silk and chenille. The materials should have a slightly worn look—not damaged, but not shiny and new either. Fringe, crochet, and macramé abound—pillows, curtains, and throw-rugs combine to make a cozy. Bohemian furniture usually is not found in a store. These rooms tend to be filled with furniture collected over time, so second-hand and vintage items are right at home here. Each piece of furniture should be special and tell a story.

Scandinavian Style:

Scandinavian design pays homage to the simplicity of life demonstrated in Nordic countries. This type of design originated in many Nordic countries in the mid-1950s. It remains one of the preeminent interior styles in the world. Scandinavian furniture design is simple and unstated but feels like a work of art. There’s functionality in the furniture along with some interesting lines, many of which have a sculptural influence. White walls, wood floors, modern furniture, and a lack of clutter—all of these elements describe a room using the Scandinavian style 

In a Scandinavian-designed room, you can expect bare wood floors and white painted walls with pops of black color or brick walls that add a rough texture while maximizing the light streaming in through large windows. plants are found in plenty of Scandinavian homes.

Traditional:

Balance and symmetry are the keywords that define this style. The traditional style is calm, orderly, and predictable. There is nothing wild or chaotic in a traditional room. The furnishings are classic and might feel outdated. Furniture and accessories are placed in pairs and centered in the room. There is nothing out of place or of a different style. Everything has the look that it goes together. Traditional style homes feel comfortable for any age group. It is a familiar look that you'd see in magazines or furniture showrooms. A traditional room is not a place to showcase a piece of modern art or stainless-steel furniture.

One of the signature elements of the traditional style is its use of abundant fabrics. Along with upholstered furniture, you will find a heavy hand with curtains and other window treatments. There is liberal use of typical accessories, such as vases, candle stands, bowls, accent pieces, sculptures, and mirrors. Accessories are usually used in pairs to give a balanced look.

Industrial chic Style :

Industrial style as the name implies, draws inspiration from a warehouse or an urban loft. This style got popular, as the trend to convert old factories into loft or studio apartment gained momentum. There is a sense of unfinished rawness in many of the elements, and it’s not uncommon to see exposed brick, ductwork, Cement flooring, and wood. An iconic home with an industrial design theme would be a renovated loft from a former industrial building. Think high ceilings, old timber, and dangling metal light fixtures with sparse functional furniture. There may possibly be one or two pieces of abstract art or photography to add a dash of color to an otherwise neutral color scheme derived from the primary materials of wood and metals.

Materials dictate the colors, and that boils down to browns and greys. Primary colors are a big no. White and darker tones of grey, blue and red are often used to complement the overall set up

Eclectic Style is funky style:

An eclectic style incorporates the “best” of a few decorating style elements in their home. Many people who like eclectic decor may be eclectic themselves, not fitting into any one stereotype or group. These people like what they like, decor-wise, and they aren't afraid to put it all out there—even if it goes against more popular styles of decorating, such as contemporary. Think of eclectic style as a borrowing of various styles while creating a cohesive look through color, texture, and/or shape. A good definition of eclectic style decorating is “a careful gathering of interesting elements that all work together.” Really, it's not just throwing things together, though the look may feature things that may not go together. The eclectic decorator knows exactly how to smooth out the bumps with oddball textures and furnishings, so it looks awesome.

Main Characteristics of this style:

• A calm mix of periods and styles Neutral background colors.
• Unexpected use of materials and/or items
• Uniqueness in art and furnishings.A “pulling together” through pattern, shape, texture, finish, or color. Everything has its place, but it may look cluttered. Handmade items or items with sentimental value.

Minimalist :

It’s a way of life best summed up by the motto, “Less is more.” Living simply, owning just what you need, generating as little waste as possible, and keeping life uncluttered are hallmarks of minimalism.The key is to keep the palette limited to just one or two soft colors–white, black, and grey are common. Bright colors are usually introduced only as accents and are kept to a minimum. Leave as much open space in the room as possible and keep the surfaces of furniture mostly bare. Add character with touches of subdued color, a few well-chosen accessories, and a bit of contrasting texture throughout the room.

Transitional:

Transitional is a very popular style because it borrows from both traditional and modern design to facilitate a space that’s not “too much,” in terms of one style or another. There’s a sense of balance that’s appealing and unexpected. A transitional design may incorporate modern materials, such as steel and glass, and then unite them with plush furnishings. 

Transitional design also includes relatively neutral color palettes, creating a calming and relaxed space that manages to feel both stylish and sleek, as well as warm and inviting.

RUSTIC:

Rustic decor can cover many different design styles and it describes a type of style that's natural, aged, organic, and maybe even a little rough around the edges. Rustic design is drawn from natural inspiration, using raw and often unfinished elements including wood and stone. Rustic design is all about materials that come from the earth. Real, unprocessed woods, heavy stone, and real brick are all common elements of rustic decor. On the textile side, you will find a lot of jute, burlap, and canvas throughout the home in rugs and accent pieces

Rustic design may incorporate accessories from the outdoors with warmth emulating from the design and architectural details that may include features like vaulted ceilings adorned with wood beams or reclaimed wood floors.Many designs now integrate rustic design with more modern furnishings and accessories.

Shabby Chic:

The Shabby Chic design style can also be described as flea market antique or rustic cottage style. This style uses mostly pastel color palettes, lace, distressed painted furnishings and decor. Usually the painted elements in shabby chic style are a milky white, or ivory. Patterns are often subtle florals. With a romantic feel, shabby chic typically gives a feeling of femininity and ornate luxury. Try adding a bold, but muted color to your design’s palette for a more contemporary twist.

Coastal:

Coastal design, whether you’re in the tropics, on the beach, or inland, is essentially executed the same way. This style is meant to make you feel as if you’re near the beach, or accentuate the fact that you already are.
That being said, this style often incorporates a relaxed but clean feeling by way of simple color schemes, light translucent fabrics, and tranquil decor. Coastal style usually uses objects found on the beach as decorative objects, and even incorporates them into furnishings sometimes. Utilizing a lot of natural light, breezy translucent window coverings, and organic/woven textiles.

Victorian Style:

This style is luxurious and expensive, but the quality is also very high. It combines a lot of accessories, different colors, and shapes, such as flowers, plants, etc.The Victorian design style is full of decorations. In this design style, walls can be covered with paintings and frames. The most preferred colors in this style are red and green, but it is not limited to these two colors. In this style, people use a lot of colors and sometimes, it is too hard to understand what colors can be well-combined, that is why often designers come to help to choose the best color palette.