Interiors: Basics of Styles
The 9 Styles of Interiors are maximalist, brutalist, coastal, minimalist, rustic, art deco, Hollywood Regency, midcentury modern and modern organic and they all have unique characteristics. Let’s dive in.
Maximalism
* Bold colors.
* Bright wallpaper.
* Mixed patterns with contrasting motifs, like animal print, geometric shapes, or florals.
* Ornate accents, like chandeliers.
* Layered fabrics.
* Statement pieces.
Notable people: Kelly Wearstler, Martin Brudnizki, Dorothy Draper and the Greenbriar Resort
Brutalist
* Raw Materials. At its core, Brutalist interior design honors raw materials—showcasing the honesty of construction
* Geometric Shapes
* Textured Surfaces
* Unadorned Minimalism
* Focus on Function
Notable people: Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Moshe Safdie
Coastal
* Natural Light
* Crisp whites
* Layered blue tones
* Jute textures
* Stripes
* Linen upholstery
Notable people: William Pahlmann, Amy Aidinis Hirsch, Brett Sugerman and Giselle Loor Sugerman
Minimalist
* Simple lines.
* Monochromatic or neutral color palettes.
* Limited furniture.
* Limited decorative objects.
* Storage solutions that keep the space uncluttered.
* Open floor plans.
* Natural light
Notable people: Donald Judd, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, David Chipperfield
Rustic
* Main Colors: Wood grains or browns, beiges, or warmer shades
* of white.
* Accent Colors: Muted colors - tans, reds, blues, greens, yellows,
* and grays.
* Shapes: Rugged, imperfect lines and silhouettes.
* Fixture Finishes: Iron, pewter, copper, or brass.
* Aesthetic: Imperfect but warm and inviting. Decor/Art Style: Animal hides and fur, antlers, throws, pillows,
* and rugs with simple motifs or patterns.
Notable people: Alexander Waterworth, Grey Walker, Katherine Pooley, Bill Hovard, Jean Stoffer
Art deco
* Streamlined, symmetrical forms.
* Geometric designs as ornamentation; it's common to see shapes such as: Trapezoids
* Rich material and textile palettes
* Ornamental light fixtures such as chandeliers or sconces.
Notable people: Jacques Ruhlmann and Maurice Dufrène, Eliel Saarinen
Hollywood Regency
* richly layered textures
* high contrast patterns
* metallic finishes
* vibrant colors
Notable people: Dorothy Draper, George Vernon Russell, Douglas Honnold, John Woolf, and Paul R. Williams.
Midcentury Modern
* clean lines
* muted tones
* a combination of natural and manmade materials
* graphic shapes
* vibrant colours
* integrating indoor and outdoor motifs
Notable people: Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
Modern Organic
* The modern organic interior design style mixes minimalism, midcentury modern, and boho flair
* Clean minimalism and sleek lines meet nature-inspired shapes, organic textures, and rustic elements
* By adding natural textures and shapes, the modern organic decor is warm, inviting, soulful, and elegant.
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1928 Dining Room in the president’s house at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan. Designed by Finish architect Eliel Saarinen. From Art Deco, Avant Garde and Modernism, FB.
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The Washington DC Metro System designed by architect Harry Weese
“Harry Weese, a prolific Chicago architect who had studied at Cranbrook with Eliel Saarinen, had designed the first of the modern Columbus schools in 1957. Years later, he began work on the Washington, DC, Metro system, finally completed in 1976 — a network of stations deemed by critic Herbert Muschamp to be among the greatest public works of the twentieth century.”
From the book J. Irwin Miller, The Shaping of an American Icon
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