Interior Design Themes and Styles

Do you have a particular look in mind?

Or do you want to browse for some great styles and ideas.

Discover all sorts of creative and unusual interior design styles.

Whatever you want, you are sure to find it here ...

Jump straight to the themes and styles.

How do you choose your interior design themes?

Be inspired by other people's interior design style

Have you seen a style in a magazine, on TV or in someone's home that you just liked? Then why not try it out in your own home...

Be inspired by places

Does a certain style remind you of a wonderful holiday or trip?

A summer holiday to Tuscany? Backpacking in Asia?

A trip to France? A relaxing week on a tropical beach?

These are really good interior design themes to choose then, as your room will always remind you of your wonderful memories...

...and make you feel happy and relaxed when you are in it.

Perhaps you have always longed to go to Japan, India or Europe, and love everything about that country...

This is another good reason to choose that theme, and surround yourself with colors and styles that remind you of your interests and passions...

...while you look forward to that trip you keep promising yourself one day...

Choosing the right interior design themes

Choosing interior design themes and styles for your home does make a very strong statement about yourself and your personality - and there are some very striking styles out there!

So do make sure you choose interior design themes that you truly love, and will be able to live with for a while.

Themes not Theme Parks - how to get it right

Decide if you want to go with a single theme for your entire house, or keep it just for one room.

There is nothing wrong with mixing themes and styles in your home...

But I don't think it is a good idea to have a different theme in every single room (it's meant to be a home not a theme park, after all!)

Leave some rooms quite simple and neutral - for a nice visual rest from all the interest.

Subtle or Strong

You can go as far as you want with your chosen interior design themes, just a few inspired accessories dotted around...

...or the full-on complete look - the choice is yours!

Start here...

I hope that you will have fun browsing these interesting and unusual interior design themes, and you will find something that suits you and your home.

I will be adding styles and themes all the time, so don't forget to check back again soon - or sign up to my interior design blog, so you don't miss a thing!

Now onto the styles...

Are you into an old fashioned look?

• Historic and period styles

  From Georgian times to the swinging 60's, there is sure to be a look to suit you in the period properties section and section on 19th Century interior design.

• Mission Style

  Go for a simple, timeless look, drawing inspiration from crafts and nature, with Mission Style Decorating.

• Colonial Decorating

  Take your inspiration from the very origins of modern America, with a colonial decorating style.

• Mix Modern and Traditional

  Or try a modern take on Victorian interior design

Contemporary Interior Design

• Minimalist Style

  Look at an easy-to-live-with, modern, minimalist interior design style.

• Modern Kitchens

  What about a modern kitchen decorating theme?

• Modern Bathrooms

  Take a look at these smart, modern, decorating bathroom ideas.

• Contemporary Florals

  How about a contemporary decorating scheme using florals?

Country Decorating Ideas

Would you love to relax in the country?

• Country Cottage Style

  Perhaps a country decorating style would suit you? You don't need a country cottage to try out a country cottage decorating style

• Country Kitchens

  Take a look at country kitchen decorating...

• Country Bathrooms

  ...go for a a romantic country bathroom in your home.

• Shabby Chic

  Go for romance and elegance combined, by choosing a Shabby Chic decorating style.

• Romantic Bedrooms

  Read all about beautiful, romantic bedroom decorating here.

Going West

• The Great Outdoors - Western

  Get the thrill of the great outdoors, inside your home. Read all about Western home decorating looks.

• Desert - South-western

  Or even that vast, hot desert of southwestern interior design

Feeling Hot

• Totally Tropical

  Why not go totally tropical with a sophisticated tropical interior design style.

• Beach and Seaside Style

  Or relax into a subtle beach decorating style

Inspired by Places

America

• Feeling patriotic? Or love to travel to America? Read this to find out how to create Americana decorating styles perfect for you...!

Italy

• Recreate a magical Tuscany decorating style, in your own home.
• Learn how decorating a Tuscany style kitchen can work in your home.
• Try a modern Italian interior decorating style - for the ultimate luxury, designer look.

France

• Go for a touch of rustic elegance - with a French country interior design style.
• Try a glamorous and sophisticated French interior design style.

Spain

• Try a vibrant sunshine feel in your room, with a gorgeous Spanish interior design style.

Sweden

• Winter Wonderland, and Land of the Midnight Sun! Swedish design is seen as cutting edge the world over - so get a bit of it in your own home: Swedish interior design can be styled to suit traditional or modern homes...

Greece

• Recreate the beauty of glorious Greece in your home - look at Greek interior designs.

Mexico

• Bring warmth, sunshine and laughter into your home with Mexican interior design.

Morocco

• Go for a sultry and sensuous taste of the exotic, with a Moroccan interior design.

Africa

• Experience an African adventure, in the comfort of your own home, with an African interior design style.

Asian Decorating and Oriental Interior Design Styles

• An introduction to Asian decorating styles.

Japan

• Go for modern sophistication and simple, beautiful designs with Japanese interior decorating.

China

• Go for beautiful designs and dramatic, exotic looks, with Chinese oriental interior design.

India

• Recreate the magic of exotic India, with an Indian interior design style.

Something Different

Do you fancy something a little bit different?

• Try a Gothic interior design scheme - Gothic isn't just for goths!
• Actually, this Gothic interior design style is for Goths!

Can't Decide? Mix'n'Match

What if you really can't decide between interior design themes?

Then go for a unique mixture of styles with an eclectic interior design style.

Hot New Trends

Still can't decide? Or want to check out more looks?

Then take a look at some hot new trends with this selection of contemporary interior design ideas...

...or take a look at the inspirational gallery pages for lots of lovely interior design photos...

Take a look at the Moodboards page to find out how to come up with your own creative interior design ideas and schemes...

Real Reader Interior Design Themes and Styles

Look at real readers' home decorating projects, here...

Carol is stuck for a style...

Bobbie creates a Moroccan design

Find out how reader, Pralay, mixed ideas for minimalist and Indian styles

Reader, Jacquelyne, wants a Victorian style in her rental property

Tracey, wants to go for Hollywood Glamor on a budget

PB creates a gorgeous grown-up, horse-themed bedroom

Angie looks for a cozy country cabin or wildlife feel

Aishah wants to create a room for a writer

Martha is looking for ideas for a home spa

Mimi wants a beach decorating theme

Kate is inspired by 'Mamma Mia' for her interior design

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