Understanding your personal style is essential for creating a curated and cohesive lifestyle. Knowing your preferences, dislikes, and openness to new experiences can influence various aspects of your life, particularly your interior design choices. Like fashion, there are countless interior design styles to explore. These styles go well beyond the basic concepts of minimalism and maximalism, offering a rich palette of inspiration for furniture choices and home decor aesthetics. By familiarizing yourself with different interior design styles, you gain a useful vocabulary when shopping for your home.Interior design styles may originate from specific eras, such as Art Deco in the 1920s, or stem from a regional love for particular textures, colors, and finishes, like Scandinavian design. For instance, you might associate the clean lines of midcentury modern style with the postwar era or identify the vibrant colors and patterns that define maximalist design. Whether emerging from a historical period or a geographical influence like Mediterranean, every interior design style has a distinctive name.Nearly all items in your home can be categorized by an interior design style. Your floral curtains may be seen as Grandmillenial, while your roll-arm sofa might epitomize English Country style. More importantly, once you solidify your understanding of interior design styles, you can truly enjoy the creative journey. In the words of award-winning interior designer Nate Berkus, The best design projects were the ones where people broke all the rules. Because after all, the most impactful design style is your own. Read on to learn about the interior design styles you need to know.Additional copy by Angela Belt.More on interior design styles and trends:Southern TraditionalHeidi HarrisSimilar to the, well, Traditional interior design style, this Southern take on it offers more chances to have fun. Often seen with brighter color palettes and more pattern mixing, Southern Traditional adds a touch of whimsy to the Traditional interior style. This home in Atlanta, designed by Anna-Wooten Loggins has bursts of color everywhere, not just the kids' spaces. Monograms are a must-have, and wallpaper is welcome everywhere from the powder room to the den. Palm BeachCarmel BrantleyThere are several types of coastal aesthetics, but none are as specific as the Palm Beach style. Known for its sea-inspired hues, colorful prints, and playful furniture silhouettes (picture a lot of scallops and woven textures), this style is as sophisticated as it is playful. This home by Kemble Interiors displays it perfectly.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMidcentury Modern ADRIAN GAUTThough it has recently become a catchall term for anything 20th-century, midcentury modern refers to designs from the middle of the 20th century (generally the mid-1940s to early 1970s). Though Frank Lloyd Wright created his own signature style of organic modernism, several classic midcentury modern details are apparent in this restored prefab house of his design: warm wood paneling, brown bathroom tiles, and chrome plumbing. Japanese influenceas seen by the folding screen atop the bedwas also prominent in American midcentury modernism. Related Story: 40 Midcentury Modern Living Rooms That Get the Retro Balance RightNeo-Industrial William AbranowiczNot to be confused with industrial design, which refers to work made for industrial purposes, neo-industrial, or industrial-style interior design borrows elements of industrial architecturelike the concrete walls, steel details, and spartan windows in this home by Kathleen McCormickfor use in residential interiors. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowTraditional Courtesy of Corey Damen JenkinsDesigner Corey Damen Jenkins has a knack for making a home's traditional interior design style look freshhe even wrote a book titled Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms. In this dining room, paneled mahogany walls are lit by 19th-century sconces, and an antique table is surrounded by Louis XVI chairs. TransitionalJulie SoeferSpaces that bridge the gap between modern and traditionallike this living room by Marie Flaniganare dubbed transitional. Here, the designer pairs classic elements like a bench seat sofa and antique coffee table with modern lines on the stone side table and 21st-century artwork.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowMaximalistKEVIN J. MIYAZAKICombining colors, patterns, and textures is the path to a maximalist interior. If you're inclined to go for a more is more approach, you'll hardly go wrong. The trick to having it not look overwhelming is balance. Take inspiration from our 2023 Whole Home where designer Isabel Ladd decked out the primary suite in perfectly paired palettes. ScandinavianChristian TorresAt its core, the Scandinavian interior design style is characterized by an aesthetic that combines minimalism with coziness and functionality. Picture high-pile rugs and natural wood tones, crisp bedding, and clutter-free interiors. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFarmhouseALI HARPERWith an eye toward functional simplicity, Farmhouse style suggests a more humble, vernacular interpretation of American historical styles from the 18th and 19th centuries, whether they be Colonial, Greek Revival, or Victorian, explains architect Gil Schafer.Tour the Entire HomeAmericanaReid RollsThe Americana interior design style blends Farmhouse charm with midcentury-chic elements. Key features include wood paneling, vintage artwork, and functional finishes. To complete the look, consider adding checkerboard prints, patchwork quilts, and vintage solid wood furniture.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowRusticEric PiaseckiThe rough-and-ready cousin of the Farmhouse design style, Rustic design is focused on organic elements (like unpolished stone and natural wood), a neutral color palette, and functionality. The beauty lies within the craftsmanship of the pieces used. Think about this Montana home for inspiration.Tour the Entire HomeMinimalist Robson RakMinimalism is about paring down the decor and color palette to just the basics. Since this interior design style means doing more with less, you'll often notice the importance of light and contrast in minimalist spaces, like this one by Robson Rak.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowBohemianStephen KarlischBohemian design combines global influences and an artfully mismatched approach to design. This style mixes colors, patterns, and textures in ways that feel eclectic and exciting. A rich palette of jewel tones and large-scale patterns is key, as is fabric upholstery and natural textures (think rattan, wicker, and seagrass) that bring the outdoors in.Related Story: 25 Boho Bedrooms to Inspire Your Dream OasisMediterraneanDouglas FriedmanCombining elements of Spanish, Italian, and French design, the Mediterranean interior design style is essentially a different spin on coastal style. The go-to color pairing is blue and white, but you can warm it up with terra-cotta, natural wood tones, and earthy textures like rattan and stone.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowFrench CountryTrevor TondroFrench county design combines natural materials, muted paint colors, toile fabrics, extravagant lighting, touches of gold, woven tapestries, and moreall with a rustic touch. Throw matching sets to the curb and focus on antiques rather than buying new pieces. The overall effect of French country decor is meant to be warm, welcoming, and casual.Eclecticmanufoto llcThe eclectic interior design style, similar to maximalist interior design, incorporates elements from various styles, periods, and locations to create a unique space. It features a mix of vintage and new items, giving the room an appearance of having been slowly curated and assembled over time. Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below'70s RevivalAdrian GautTaking classic silhouettes and color palettes from the 1970s and giving them a modern twist is key to this interior design style. You can skip the shag carpets, but incorporate brown tones, chrome metal finishes, and low-slung furniture for a cozy, updated feel.English CottageJonathan Bond PhotographyThis interior design style combines several elements of traditional British country houses, like floral wallpaper, painted millwork, vintage touches, and fanciful textures, and updates them for modern use, as designer Elizabeth Hay did here in her family home.Tour the Entire HomeRelated Story: How to Capture the Cozy Cottagecore Aesthetic at HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowArt DecoFrancesco LagneseWith roots in '20s-era European design, Art Deco prioritizes geometric forms paired with luxe materials like lacquer, mirrored glass, and marble. Modern interpretations, like this hall by Nick Olsen, give this interior design style a colorful, contemporary refresh.Modern FarmhouseLauren MillerModern Farmhouse can be considered a simplified blend of traditional, neo-industrial, and midcentury interior design styles. A more minimal color palette is also common, like in this living room by Ashley Montgomery.Tour the Entire Home