Unlock Your Style: A 3-Step Guide to Discovering Your Unique Interior Design Palette

Are you uncertain about your interior design style? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when taking free quizzes or researching design ideas? Many of us are curious about our aesthetic preferences when it comes to designing our living or workspaces. Knowing these preferences can make the process a lot smoother, and discovering them can be a fun and insightful activity. If you can relate to this, then this guide on how to determine your interior design style in 3 steps.

Let’s start with what you already have handy; let’s begin from your wardrobe and take a few minutes to observe and take notes as suggested below:

Colors: This is the best time to discover your love for color and develop your own palette with warm, cool, and neutral colors. Also, pay attention to saturation. For example, if you love the color red, there are numerous shades of it, including bright red, muted red, semi-shiny red, and more. As mentioned before, this is the time to understand what you do not like, keeping in mind that your taste may evolve in the future. This activity will also be beneficial when working with clients or on personal projects. In another blog post, we will delve deeper into colors and how to confidently choose them for any space.

Texture: Are you still checking your wardrobe? Perfect! Here’s a secret that many overlook, even I discovered it after extensive research. Now that you’ve developed your color palette, take note of the textures. What types of textured clothing do you like to wear, such as linen, cotton, wool, knits, silk, lace, velvet, chiffon, and more? Pay attention to combinations. Fashion is an excellent inspiration for finding the latest combinations, and you can use it as inspiration for your mood board. Explore different textures hands-on by visiting furniture stores, fabric shops, and material showrooms. Notice how different textures make you feel and whether they align with your desired atmosphere.

Social Media: It’s the best source for visual inspiration to find your style, whether from Pinterest pins, Instagram posts, magazines, or art. Save the images that resonate with you and start creating a mood board for your design space. Social media not only provides real-time insights into design trends but also allows you to identify patterns and recurring elements, aiding in defining your unique design style.

And it doesn’t end here; nature, travel, museums, historical and cultural references, and photography all provide inspiration. Defining your interior design style is a personal and evolving process. Embrace the journey, experiment with different elements, and let your space reflect the unique essence of who you are. With the right tools and considerations, you’ll create a home that not only looks beautiful but feels authentically yours.