Which Interior Design Style is for you.

Discover your home style and where to shop that style.

Do you know your mid century modern room decor from your scandi minimalist scheme? Are you trying to make home design choices but feel a bit overwhelmed with the choice, how do you define your style and what is it even called?! Don't worry, we've got you covered! Whether you're into traditional decor styles or contemporary minimalism, there's a style out there for everyone. Let's dive in and explore some popular interior design styles with links to shops that sell furniture and homewares in that style.

1. Traditional period property.

If you're a fan of timeless charm and classic designs, traditional style might be your cup of tea. Think rich wood furniture, plush fabrics, and intricate detailing. Picture a panelled room with tall ceilings and intricate coving paired with sumptuous velvets, vintage art in gilded frames and solid wood antique furniture pieces. Here at Hill Home Design we love a traditional period property and finding ways to retain their heritage and charm whilst adding some more modern fixtures and fittings that perfectly compliement the homes past. Period homes are my favourite! You can find beautiful traditional pieces at retailers like John Lewis, Laura Ashley (yes they’re back via Next!) or OKA and it’s also great to go Vintage in these homes too, so scour those second - hand sites, auctions and markets!

2. English Country Home

Love the cozy charm of the English countryside with it’s stone cottages, low ceilings and floral gardens? Then, the English country home style is for you! The use of floral patterns, rustic wooden furniture, and soft, muted colours are what you need claim this look. Imagine a kitchen with a farmhouse table, Windsor chairs, and a dresser displaying delicate china where people gather to eat and celebrate the good times. Part of the charm of the English country house is that it can border on eclectic and really tell a story of the owner, their lives and interests, their travels and lives lived. Things don’t need to be too matchy, matchy and that it all part of the aethetic in that things tell a story and and the place feels relaxed. You can find unique vintage pieces at antique markets and a quick Google will tell you where they are held near you. Shop at The Cotswold Company, Darlings of Chelsea and Devol kitchens.

3. Minimal/Scandi

If you prefer a clutter-free space with clean lines, minimalism might be your thing. Stick to simple furniture and a neutral colour palette. Sleek built in storage is your friend here - no one is allowed to know you actually have clutter so having plenty of places to stash it away is crucial to the finished space hitting this aesthetic. I love the neutralness but throwing pets and kids into the mix could be a recipe for disaster so considering soft muted green sofas or if you must have a neutral go for one that has a variance in tone so marks are less easy to spot. Platformed low beds, a streamlined dressers, and light-toned woods are the epitome of this style. Look for practical yet stylish pieces at Made.com or by Crea .

4. Japandi

Japandi style blends Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth. Think light wood furniture, neutral colours, and natural textures. Picture a dining room with a wooden table, black spindle chairs, and ceramic tableware. In the living room, imagine a low-slung sofa with clean lines, a rattan armchair, and a woven rug. I love the softness of this style with the mix of limewashed paints, paper lanterns and crumped linen bedding. This look is so soft and just well, comfortable and when done right makes you want to sink in to the sofas and never get up! Check out Habitat, Heal's, nkuku and Skandium for Japandi-inspired pieces.

5. Eclectic

Love mixing patterns and styles? Eclectic décor is all about blending vintage finds with modern pieces to create a unique look. A really good eclectic home has an air of a collector or museum with delights for the eyes at every turn with seemingly random objects at every turn but SOMEHOW, it all kind of goes and works, and feels at harmony. People who can create these spaces are genius in pairing the unpairable and making a room feel effortless and laid back - quite the challenge when everything in the space is a feast for your eyes! Check out second hand stores, charity shops, flea markets and eBay to secure some original homewares and art.

6. Modern Rustic

Capture the warmth of the countryside with modern rustic style. Combine natural materials with contemporary finishes for a cozy feel. One of the biggest creators in this field has too be the legendary Studio McGee who seemlessly blend rustic wood panelling and beams with expensive sleek quartz worktops and vintage art. If you don’t know who I’m talking about - where have you been?! But really do fix that by going and taking a look at their work. Picture a kitchen with a farmhouse sink, open shelving made from reclaimed wood, and industrial pendant lights. Homebarn, Charles Ted Home and Neptune offer modern rustic pieces perfect for creating a welcoming retreat and Meggy and Me do a great selection of cushions which really lean in to this style.

7. Mid-Century Modern

Transport yourself back to the 50s and 60s with mid-century modern style. Look for iconic furniture designs like Ercol and G-Plan and retro accents in specialist stores like Retrovation and Vinterior. The colour palette for this era was muted greens, burnt oranges mixed with teak wood. Curved sofas, Sputnik lights and chrome over-arching floor lamps are a hallmark of this design and it all feels very simple with clean lines and skinny furniture. It’s the sort of style that never really goes out of fashion and the sleekness of this furniture pairs really well with minimal, contemporary and scandi designs and is the perfect choice if you are looking to add some vintage in to any of those design styles as it is a lot less heavy and detailed than other design styles.

8. Coastal

Dreaming of seaside living? Create a coastal vibe with whites, blues, and sandy neutrals, along with natural materials like rattan and driftwood. Find coastal-inspired pieces at The White Company and Neptune. The whole theme here is relaxed, light and airy and natural. It doesn’t have to be blue although that is often the case! Sometimes I find this style a little too literal, think driftwood frames, white walls and blue cushions but I definitely think you can nod at coastal design without it becoming too cliche! Think soft stripes, crumpled linens, soft rattans and a cosy log-burner (especially required in the UK!)

A note to end

I hope this has been helpful and has picked apart different styles and given them a name!! If I’m being honest there is HUGE crossover between a lot of them and certain styles can definitely be mixed and matched til you come up with your unique blend and have discovered a room decor scheme that’s right for you.

Still stumped? Let me help. Here at Hill Home Design we love to help people realise their home decor dreams and to get you started we offer a FREE 15 minute discovery call so we can chat about your project and I can get a quote to you for how much it’ll be to have me design your space. Book Here.