FINDING YOUR STYLE

There’s no denying that when you walk into a well-designed home, there’s an urge to stay a while longer—to linger a bit. But when it comes to designing your own home, it can feel overwhelming if you haven’t ever found a defined, personal style. To help you discover what resonates most, let’s take a look at seven of today’s most well-known and commonly used design styles, and designers who emulate each.

As you flip through these pages, make note of the components that speak to you. Is it a color palette, furniture arrangement, or the use of interesting artwork? All of our designer experts agree: start keeping tabs of what piques your interest. Regardless of what’s on trend or not, find what truly speaks to you. Then step back and try to identify the commonality of repetition, and narrow in on it. You might just find your personal style is already out there, just waiting for you to fall in love.

BRIAN’S DESIGN TIP: Bespoke Berber Moroccan rugs double as artwork, illustrating wooly textures juxtaposed with the rawness of rattan and wood elements.