MODERN AMERICANA

AKA: Country, Modern Cowboy, Farmhouse

A modern take on a bygone era, warm woods and vintage furnishings set the foundation for traditional patterns like checks, plaids, folk prints, and restrained florals. There’s a beautiful juxtaposition of rugged and refined. Classic, comfortable, warm, and inviting…with bonus points for bricks and fireplaces.

Transitional

AKA: Updated Traditional, Relaxed Traditional, Modern Mix tailored textures, and artwork are placed with a delicate hand, while feminine

Transitional design features a balance of traditional and modern elements, retaining the class and elegance of the past, while forgoing the stuffiness of heavily woven fabrics, tassels, or ornate lace. This style appeals to a wide audience and feels approachable, calming, and balanced. Saturated colors, tailored textures, and artwork are placed with a delicate hand, while feminine and masculine elements play in harmony.

Finley Low-Back Dining Chairs (2), $674, westelm.com

FIXTURE Hanover Large Chandelier, $949, visualcomfort.com

Minimalist

AKA: Scandinavian, Scandi, Japandi, Hygee

The sleekest of all the design styles, this clean, restrained, and strict approach takes dedication. Utilizing limited colors and objects leads to a strong visual impact. Bold angles, interesting shapes, whites, and warm woods are defining characteristics. An abundance of natural light is paramount.

Snaregade

Maximalist

AKA: Bold, Baroque, Never Too Much

More is more when it comes to this style. More colors, more patterns, more texture. A mixing of vintage pieces, unique one-of-a-kind objects, modern elements, and often some original creations. Loud patterns mingle with bold colors and luxe textures. These spaces make a high visual and an emotional, energizing impact.