Finding the decorative style that we really like and identify us is something that confuses us by having so much content around, and many times all that excess of information instead of helping us, rather it confuses us.
Therefore, in this article we want to give you the basic keys of the 10 decorative styles that are now a trend; not only so that you can recognize them, but so that you can be inspired by them and take them to your home or office.
1. NORDIC: it is characterized by luminosity, very natural elements and very simple lines. The predominance of white, warmth of wood in floors and furniture, very pure, simple and straight lines, highly functional elements, natural linen, wool and cotton textiles. Pastel colors or geometric prints are used to give a more fun style.
2. INDUSTRIAL: the exposed structure predominates, brick walls, very urban and conceptual. Dark color palette (black, gray and brown), architectural materials (brick, steel, concrete) predominate, large windows, exposed pipes, furniture worn wood with metals in the most natural way possible, textiles such as leather with a used look.
3. MINIMALIST: it is a very sober style. It is characterized by its phrase "Less is more." Order and balance is the fundamental aspect of this style. Clear the spaces, get rid of decorative elements. Light and bright colors (beige, gray, black). It flees from creating ornate spaces and his furniture is straight lines, very pure, luxurious finishes. Its textiles are smooth and sober.
4. VINTAGE-RETRO: First, we must differentiate between vintage and retro. The vintage is antique and original furniture. The retro are furniture inspired by that type of vintage furniture, but that are built today. It is a very personal style, since current furniture is mixed with old pieces. Its furniture stands out with its worn finish and they are very elaborate. It is played with neutral and pastel tones. It incorporates all kinds of patterns (flowers, stripes, squares, etc.). In addition, it is characterized by including industrial lamps, tufted furniture and antique pieces.
5. SCANDINAVIAN HYGGE: The term Hygge is derived from Nordic, it is understood as a philosophy of life. It does not have a translation into English, but it comes to mean like “welcome”. It is a term invented by the Danes, they call it "style of living, which is good for the soul."
They are spaces where there is a lot of contrast with white and natural wood. Also, they are cozy, soft spaces, with a lot of order and few elements. Its color palette is soft (white, gray, beige, ocher) and bright. Comfort is key: rugs, blankets, cushions. As for textiles, wool, yarn, macramé, knitwear, fur blankets stand out. Candles are key elements and dried branches, leaves and flowers, logs can be used as decorative elements.
6. FARMHOUSE: This style is inspired by the houses of American farmers. It can be defined as a rustic-chic style. In its color palette, whites and creams predominate. Also, giving it intensity with colors like lilac, yellow, turquoise. "Wood, wood and more wood ..." covering ceilings, floors, walls. For the most part, we will find it in white. The furniture and elements have an aged look. Barn doors enhance this style and define it at its finest. Details in rural aesthetics will put the strongest point: furniture with chicken coop, baskets, boxes of fruits, pumpkins, logs will greatly enhance the rooms. The textiles that stand out are cotton, linen, burlap and sack cloth.
7. MID-CENTURY: This style makes all that 50s glamor back in style. The furniture is hard and simple and manages to be authentic that still persists today. They have very simple shapes and lines, everything natural and wood is a fundamental part of this style. Geometric prints and color take center stage in textiles, rugs, cushions and give a point of color. They break with the monotony that wood, brick and such organic, natural materials have and put that touch of energy. Representing very warm spaces in which everything flows, open spaces, certain parts of the structure can be left exposed.
8. RENOVATED CLASSIC: The style is more alive than ever. It retains the elegance of the classic decorations, but adds a more modern, much more renewed style. Escape from the overloaded and play with the contrast on walls with preferably dark floors. The furniture is of a high quality, very elaborate, very handcrafted. Moldings, ceiling rosettes, and baseboards are key to giving you an old-fashioned classic look. Mix between classic and modern are its textiles provide that touch of color and modernity. The most classic fabrics such as velvet, with light fabrics such as linen, cotton and take advantage of putting colors that attract attention, geometric and floral prints that give a much more modern touch to our rooms.
9. BOHO-CHIC: it is a very eclectic, very bohemian style where it inspires the hippie and non-comfortable area. The main key is to use a neutral base with a burst of color. Have all kinds of upholstery, ethnic and traveler prints. Also, fill it with rugs, blankets, and cushions. The concept of it is "layer upon layer" and old furniture is used and given a new life. Natural elements are key such as fiber, wool, macramé, linen, jute and hand knitting. It is a rebellious style and it can be chaotic because it fills the spaces a lot and even tends to break certain rules already established in the decoration, but it certainly creates very intense and personal spaces.
10. MEDITERRANEAN: obviously this style comes from Mediterranean countries, evokes the beach and is located in warm places. It is based on the binomial that creates the color ensemble between white and blue so fresh. Its furniture is usually light and simple (wrought iron, rattan, wicker). Its natural textiles, very fresh (linen, cotton) designed to combat the heat. It is a style where the spaces are quite bare, very spacious and bright so that they reflect all that light that comes in from the sun. Also, its clay floors, old hydraulic floors and also in natural wood. Playing with maritime elements, coral, fish, sailor prints are essential to remind us of the sea.
