Time to Grow Up & Live on Your Own? Moving in with a Partner/Loved One? Or Finalizing the Last Touches of Your Perfect Family Home?

Finding your personal taste or merging your style with a partner can be challenging in today’s digital world, where platforms like Instagram and Pinterest can overwhelm you with trends, often turning individual flair into a homogenized style.

Your home’s design should be personal, whether you’re living alone or compromising with a partner.

Here at C.F.L Architects Engineers & Consultants, we’ve prepared a short guide featuring contemporary interior styles to help you find and define the look that’s right for you.

Mid-Century Modern
Inspired by the mid-1900s, this style features classic, understated looks with clean and minimal lines. Characterized by refined lines, minimalist silhouettes, and natural shapes, this design is highly versatile and can complement various styles. The color palette often combines darker, saturated, and neutral tones.

Industrial
Industrial style emphasizes raw and unfinished elements, such as exposed brick, concrete, and metal. It draws inspiration from old factories and warehouses, focusing on functionality and a sense of ruggedness.

Rustic
Rustic décor highlights the beauty of natural materials, such as wooden beams, stone, and clay, combined with comfortable furniture. Key elements include wood tones and high-quality fabrics, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Minimal
Minimalist design became especially popular in the late 1980s, focusing on simplicity with white elements, cold lighting, and large spaces with minimal objects and furniture. The goal of minimalist décor is to remove all non-essential elements to achieve absolute simplicity.

Modern
Modern design emphasizes clean lines, functional forms, and an uncluttered look. It incorporates contemporary materials and innovative technologies, creating a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic.

Contemporary
Contemporary style is ever-evolving, reflecting current trends and innovations. It often blends elements from various styles, focusing on comfort, simplicity, and sustainability.

Retro
Retro style draws inspiration from past decades, incorporating bold patterns, vibrant colors, and nostalgic elements. It creates a fun and lively atmosphere reminiscent of the past.

Vintage
Vintage style is characterized by carefully selected patterns and items from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It’s perfect for treasure hunters and collectors, mixing old and new furniture, vintage paintings, and collectibles. The aim is to create interiors with a worn-out look that tells a story.

Pop Art
Pop Art is known for its vibrant colors, bold graphics, and incorporation of popular culture elements. It adds a playful and dynamic touch to any space.

Ethnic
Ethnic décor incorporates traditional patterns, textures, and colors from various cultures around the world, creating a rich and diverse aesthetic.

Baroque
Baroque style is opulent and dramatic, featuring intricate details, rich textures, and grandiose elements. It’s known for its luxurious and ornate appearance.

Bohemian
Bohemian décor reflects a carefree and eclectic lifestyle. It features a creative mix of rich patterns, vibrant colors (especially reds and purples), and a relaxed, “messy” look. Boho styles are designed for personal enjoyment and self-expression.

Shabby Chic
Shabby Chic style combines vintage charm with a worn, yet elegant, appearance. It features distressed furniture, soft colors, and floral patterns, creating a cozy and inviting space.

Romantic
Romantic décor is characterized by soft colors, delicate patterns, and a focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with a touch of elegance.

When deciding on your personal touch, C.F.L Architects Engineers & Consultants are here to guide you in making the right decisions for you and your space. For further details on these styles, download our eBook titled “Interior Design – Find Your Personal Interior Design Style.”