Pictured: Concierge Mirror

What is an interior design style?

An interior design style describes recurring characteristics—materials, colors, shapes, and the amount of items in a room. Hardly any home adheres to a single style one hundred percent. These terms serve more as a guide than as a set of rules.

Scandinavian

Light-colored woods such as ash, oak, and maple; plenty of white; muted accent colors; and a cozy, serene atmosphere. Pairs well with: Spin in oak or ash, Olifant in maple, Solid Stool, and Hopper in Sand Green.

Pictured: Eshaku Hook in natural oak and black

Japandi

A blend of Japanese and Scandinavian interior design ideas: minimal furnishings, natural materials, light woods paired with black and earthy tones. Pairs well with: Eshaku, Cat & Dog in Nordic Beige or Jet Black, and Hopper in Dark Gray.

Wabi-Sabi

A Japanese concept of beauty that values imperfection, simplicity, and transience: visible traces of craftsmanship, matte finishes, and natural materials. Can be combined with: Spin (each piece has its own grain), Wave, Arc Tray.

Pictured: Fabella Porcelain Lamp in Black

Bauhaus

Named after the design school founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar in 1919. In interior design today, the term is most often associated with basic geometric shapes, functionality, steel and glass, as well as black, white, and primary colors. Can be combined with: Fabella, Concierge Mirror, Skwad in black or white.

Minimalist

Fewer items, but carefully chosen ones: open spaces, soothing colors, and storage that makes keeping things organized a breeze. Can be paired with: Concierge Mirror, Spin, and Hopper in Matt White.

Pictured: Spin in walnut

Mid-Century

Postwar design, roughly from the mid-1940s to the late 1960s: dark woods such as walnut and teak, sleek shapes, brass, and pops of color. Pairs well with: Spin and Olifant in walnut, Cres Mirror in bronze, Cat & Dog in Night Blue.

Colorful (Dopamine Decor)

Vibrant, cheerful colors instead of beige and gray—often referred to on social media as the “Dopamine Decor” trend. Pair with: Cat & Dog and Olifant in Flash Orange, Sun Yellow, or Forest Green; Arc Tray in Rosé; and Skwad in Ultramarine.

Pictured: Hopper Watering Can in Dark Gray

Which interior design style is right for me?

Instead of looking for a label, asking a few questions can help:

• Lighting: Is the room bright or rather dark? Bright rooms usually work well with dark woods, while darker rooms often feel more inviting with light-colored materials.
• Materials: Do you feel more comfortable with light or dark wood, with metal and glass, or with ceramics and textiles?
• Colors: Muted tones or bold accents?
• Quantity: Do you prefer open spaces or having lots of your favorite pieces around you?
• Existing furniture: Which pieces are staying? They often set the tone.

Can you mix and match interior design styles?

Yes—Japandi is a combination in itself. It comes together harmoniously when materials or colors are repeated throughout the room, such as a wood tone or an accent color. Contemporary one-of-a-kind pieces can tie the look together rather than simply copying a style.