12 Interior Design Styles Explained, with Examples

Picking a design style is easier when you know what defines each one. Here are the 12 styles you can use in BasedFrame, with the materials, colours and furniture that make each one recognisable.

The 12 styles at a glance

Calm and natural

Japandi blends Japanese restraint with Scandinavian comfort: low furniture, natural wood, paper lighting and plenty of empty space. Scandinavian is brighter and more practical, with pale floors, white walls and simple forms. Minimal takes it furthest, with very few objects and hidden storage.

Warm and characterful

Mid-century brings walnut, tapered legs and confident accent colours from the 1950s and 60s. Modern farmhouse pairs rustic beams and shiplap with clean black hardware. Mediterranean uses limewashed walls, arches and terracotta for a sun-warmed feel.

Bold and expressive

Art Deco is all geometry, brass and velvet. Bohemian layers vintage rugs, plants and collected pieces. Industrial shows off the structure: brick, steel and concrete.

Light and luxurious

Coastal keeps things airy with whitewash, rattan and soft blues. Quiet luxury is about texture and quality rather than logos: bouclé, travertine, bronze and warm indirect lighting.

How to try a style on your own room

1. Upload a photo of your room to Room Redesign (2 credits).
2. Pick a style and generate. Your walls, windows and camera angle stay the same.
3. Try two or three styles and compare them with the before-and-after slider.

Have a photo of a room you love? Use Style Transfer to copy its look onto your own space. You can also browse every style on the design styles page.