Everyone has a design style but sometimes you need clarity on what exactly your design style is. If you love design you’ll know Joanna Gaines beautiful design transformations from HGTV’s show ‘Fixer Upper’ with her husband Chip Gaines. ‘Home Body’ is her book with so much design inspiration you’ll want to sit and pour endlessly over every page of this book.
Have a look at the following design styles taken from Joanna Gaines book ‘HOME BODY’ and see which ones you gravitate towards. I know my favourite. I believe your home should tell a story about you and all the people in it and here’s some great examples with key descriptions below to help you find your style.
THE STYLES
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FARMHOUSE
KEY DESCRIPTORS
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- nostalgic
- casual
- primitive
- organic
- gathered
- cottage
- authentic
- inviting
- aged
- simple lines
- distressed
- exposed brick
- shiplap
- wide planks
- porches
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MODERN
KEY DESCRIPTORS
- midcentury
- contemporary
- retro
- open concept
- scandinavian
- monochromatic
- edited
- straightforward
- stark
- high contrast
- angular
- artistic
- avant garde
- minimal
- textured
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RUSTIC
KEY DESCRIPTORS
- ranch
- southwestern
- mediterranean
- cabin
- raw
- unpolished
- patina
- textured
- distressed
- stucco
- rough-hewn beams
- natural stone
- aged copper
- terra cotta
- hand-forged iron
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INDUSTRIAL
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KEY DESCRIPTORS
- loft
- urban
- contemporary
- minimal
- functional
- open concept
- utilitarian
- inventive
- repurposed
- unrefined
- metal
- greyscale
- reinforced
- concrete
- exposed details
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TRADITIONAL
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KEY DESCRIPTORS
- classic
- european
- historic
- timeless
- sophisticated
- stately
- antique
- storied
- refined
- polished
- craftsmanship
- brass accents
- ornate trimwork
- figurative art
- warm wood tones
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BOHO
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KEY DESCRIPTORS
- vintage
- electric
- layered
- whimsical
- colourful
- traveled
- textured
- collected
- playful
- unconventional
- pattered
- woven textiles
- unique shapes
- exotic plants
- quirky details
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Some great descriptions for each design style and I hope it helps you in your next project, whatever your style is. Once you get clearer on your own personal style of likes and dislikes it’ll help you going forward whether it’s the farmhouse, modern, rustic, industrial, traditional or boho!
So tell me, what’s your Design Style??
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