Interior Design Themes and Styles

Different interior design themes

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.

interior design themes

Whatever theme or style you choose, it can be really nice to go for a definite 'look' in your home...

How do you choose your interior design themes?

Most people choose their decorating style for very personal reasons - for a lot of people it is simply a matter of taste...

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
(Also have a quick peek at our own, real life cottage style kitchen makeover)

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.

A shabby-chic French look

A modern Parisian theme (like reader, Lucy)

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...

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