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11 Popular Interior Design Styles

Posted on March 9, 2020January 25, 2023 By saratosborne No Comments on 11 Popular Interior Design Styles

Updated for 2023! There are a large number of interior design styles, some more popular or well-known than others. In this blog post, we’re going to dive into quite a few options, including some new options seeing a rise in popularity for 2023! We’ll also look at various products we offer that align with those styles to help you further nail down the perfect look for your home.

Let’s get started!


Traditional

White kitchen featuring elements of traditional design, including dentil moulding, carved corbels, and more.
Carved items with intricate details, such as the Ancona Corbel with Acanthus Leaves (Part #8225), are popular in Traditional design.

This is one of the most well-known design styles out there. Traditional design is inspired by 18th and 19th century England and France, specifically in regards to popular furniture choices in Victorian England. Traditional designs often include ornate detailing in the furniture and architectural elements, such as Queen Anne legs and ball & claw feet, as well as designs like acanthus leaves and grapes. Wood is often stained very dark or painted very light depending on the use.

Moulding can be very simple, like our picture frame mouldings, or very ornate, like our acanthus leaf mouldings. Crown moulding and baseboards are common, as are elements like wainscoting or chair rail.

One hallmark of traditional design is consistency. That’s why we offer a large selection of our legs in varying heights, including coffee, end, chair, dining, and island height. We also offer designs like acanthus leaves and scrollwork that can be seen across a number of our products, from island legs and corbels to moulding and more.

In the kitchen above, there are seven different Osborne products used in various applications throughout the space. You can read more about each of those products and how they’re used in our how-to guide on using Osborne components in a kitchen build.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Traditional design:

  • Acanthus Leaf Crown Molding (part #7451)
  • Milan Classic Corbel (part #8010)
  • Horse Corbel (part #8190)
  • Narrow Traditional Dining Table Leg (part #1115)
  • 1122 - Old World Dining Table Leg
    Old World Dining Table Leg (part #1122)
  • Islander with Acanthus Leaves Island Leg (part #1741)
  • Corinthian Pilaster (part #3523)
  • Carved Queen Anne Foot (part #6155)
  • Ball & Claw Center Foot (part #6162)
  • Large Grape Onlays – Pair (part #891750)
  • Large Acanthus Leaf Center (part #891803)
  • Victorian Double Pedestal Kit (part #1168)

Transitional

This beautiful kitchen features our Reeded Island Legs (part #1446) and our Verona Classic Corbel (part #8080) alongside more modern elements

Transitional is considered one of the most popular styles in the design world, and for good reason. It’s a nice middle ground between the ornate and elegant details of traditional and the clean and sleek elements of contemporary designs. In transitional designs, the furniture often makes the statement rather than the accessories. Hallmarks of transitional furniture includes a combination of old-world and new-world. Wood elements are often stained dark or painted light, and curved furniture is common.

This style also mixes masculine and feminine in both the furniture and decor elements, leading to combinations like plain picture frame moulding with tables featuring ornately turned legs, or Victorian style coffee and end tables mixed with contemporary sofas.

In transitional design, colors are usually light and neutral, aiming to inspire a clean, serene atmosphere. This leaves plenty of room for texture, such as the reeded half legs and the eye-catching backsplash in the photo above.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Transitional design:

  • Extended Transitional Pedestal Kit (part #1148)
  • Transitional Trestle Base (part #1136)
  • Chic Transitional Coffee Table Base (part #50031)
  • Transitional Country Dining Table Leg (part #1111)
  • Transitional Dining Table Leg (part #99141)
  • Davenport Transitional Dining Leg (part #1191)
  • Mission Sofa Leg (part #4083)
  • Large Mission Block Onlay (part #7665)
  • Verona Mission Corbel (part #8083)
  • Transitional Corbel (part #8449)
  • Picture Frame Molding (part #891309)
  • Transitional Carved Moulding (part #8991052)

Contemporary

This contemporary dining area borrows heavily from mid-century modern design while adding a contemporary flair in the curved chair backs and bold colors.

Contemporary refers to anything in the present moment, and Contemporary design is just that: always present and always evolving. Similar to other design styles on this list, it borrows from other styles to create its own unique look.

Often sleek and simple, Contemporary design features clean lines and open layouts mixed with detailed moldings, a mixture of materials (like metal, glass, and acrylic), and neutral palettes with intentional pops of color. Patterns are replaced with a deliberate use of texture, and light woods are preferred over dark.

Similar to Minimalism (below), Contemporary design tends to showcase the negative space created in the design, and focuses on color and shape, as well. Contemporary furniture tends to be curvier rather than the straight, strong lines preferred in Minimalism, and Contemporary plays with color more than Minimalism does.

Contemporary design really stands out against Minimalism in its use of decor and accessories. Artistic elements are often incorporated into lamps, vases, wall art, and much more. Some Contemporary homes feature abstract paintings, sculptures, and other forms of artwork, as well.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Contemporary design:

  • 140268 - Hemsworth Island Leg
    Hemsworth Island Leg (part #140268)
  • Curved Chair Leg (part #6200)
  • Fairview Modern Table Leg (part #1101)
  • Contemporary Kitchen Island Leg (part #2452)
  • Rider Contemporary Island Leg (part #2787)
  • Contemporary Decorative Pilaster (part #3515)
  • Chicago Contemporary Bracket (part #8059)
  • Contemporary Bar Bracket (part #8827)
  • Contemporary Cabinet Crown Molding (part #74651.96)
  • Tapered Square Foot (part #4080)
  • 102270 contemporary bistro pedestal base
    Contemporary Bistro Pedestal (part #102280)
  • 342502 - Amicalola Acrylic Dining Table Leg
    Amicalola Acrylic Dining Table Leg (part #342502)


Minimalist

This beautiful kitchen leans on minimalist ideals in the color scheme and decor

Minimalist design is clean, light, and open, embracing the negative space created and intentionally using it as its own design element. Minimalism typically incorporates neutral colors, such as white, light grey, and taupe. If color is used, it’s often a single primary color added as an accent color, such as the navy blue used on the island and a section of cabinetry in the kitchen above. Rich textures are also preferred, like the woven basket and rug.

Wood elements are often painted to fit the color scheme, though a light-stained floor or carefully-planned piece of furniture can add some texture to a neutral-colored minimalist living room. Furniture is modern, sleek, and sometimes very simple, with straight, strong lines, and metal pieces often playing a large role in the room’s decor.

When it comes to standard design elements like corbels or crown molding, these elements are often not found in minimalist homes, and if they are, they’ve been drastically simplified or skillfully hidden. Additionally, when it comes to storage space, there often isn’t much to go around, so storage is built into furniture, such as in the form of a coffee table with a lifting top that you can store blankets and other necessities in.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Minimalist design:

  • Coffee to Dining: Convertible Table (part #342484)
  • Table Lift Hardware (part #50070)
  • 100757 - Belmont dining table leg with copper sleeve
    Belmont dining table leg with copper sleeve (part #100757)
  • Tapered (2-Sided) Kitchen Island Leg (part #1482)
  • House of Wood Island Post (part #2482)
  • 411003 - Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs
    Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs (part #411003)
  • Wheeler Classic Coffee Table Leg (part #1385)
  • Mississippi Dining Table Leg (part #1105)
  • Contemporary Hidden Bracket (part #8912)
  • Dowel Floating Shelf Hardware (part #8917)
  • 987 - V Stabilizer Bar
    V Stabilizer Bar (part #987)
  • 4023 - Holcomb Acrylic 3" Square Foot
    Holcomb Acrylic 3″ Square Foot (part #4023)

Industrial

This industrial dining room features our Slater Industrial Double Pedestal Base (part #342208), whose mix of wood and metal elements pair perfectly with the wood and metal chairs.

Industrial design takes much of its inspiration from factories and warehouses. When factories would close down at the end of the second industrial revolution, people would move into those abandoned factories and repurpose them into apartment buildings, lofts, and other living quarters. These buildings often had exposed brick walls, pipes, or other architectural elements that new homeowners would work around or work with instead of trying to cover up.

Industrial is a very masculine design style, often using elements like vintage furniture and decor and a combination of wood and metal on the same furniture pieces to bring a room together. Weathered wood is also popular as it fits with the aged, rough appearance.

Kitchen islands are hugely popular in Industrial design, as well. These islands further help separate spaces by providing a defined kitchen area. These islands are also often paired with bar stools and popular Edison lighting or overhead racks for hanging pots and pans.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Industrial design:

  • Slater Industrial Double Pedestal Base (part #342208)
  • Industrial Chain Table (part #50030)
  • Kitchen Island Kit – Free Standing (part #50024)
  • Flat Plate Corbel (part #342778)
  • Traditional Bracket with Metal Straps (part #9918721)
  • 8924 - Simple Cast Iron Corbel
    Simple Cast Iron Corbel (part #8924)
  • 411003 - Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs
    Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs (part #411003)
  • 41106 - Roseland metal dining legs (set of 4)
    Roseland metal dining legs (set of 4) (part #41106)
  • 100757 - Belmont dining table leg with copper sleeve
    Belmont dining table leg with copper sleeve (part #100757)
  • 1010 - Ashburn Industrial Dining Table Leg
    Ashburn Industrial Dining Table Leg (part #1010)

Mid-Century Modern

This home’s design is solidly rooted in mid-century modern design elements, such as the round tapered legs on the furniture, simple tables, and warm medium wood tones throughout the home.

Mid-Century Modern design began in post-war America in the 1950s. The design industry began trying to break away from the stuffier traditional designs and move toward the modern era. It can be difficult to define, as it’s usually used in reference to architecture, furniture, and graphic design all in one. However, there are several hallmarks of Mid-Century Modern that can make it easier to define.

One such hallmark is a reemergence of wood, especially warm tones. Rich woods like teak and walnut are popular for this design and used often in all sorts of furniture, from coffee tables and TV stands to bookshelves and dining room sets. Mid-century modern table legs might feature cylindrical tapers or hairpin legs.

Popular colors in the style include mustard yellow and avocado green, along with other kitchy colors like oranges and muted reds. Furniture includes various elements such as round tapered legs (both vertical and slightly slanted), warm wood stains, and abstract prints and patterns. Additionally, Mid-Century Modern styles also take advantage of sliding glass doors and large windows.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Mid-Century Modern design:

  • Wheeler family of legs
    Wheeler family of legs
  • Angled Leg Mounting Cleats (part #3913.12)
  • Brighton Dining Table Leg (part #1023)
  • Tapered (2-Sided) Kitchen Island Leg (part #1482)
  • House of Wood Island Post (part #2482)
  • Reeded Pedestal Kit (part #1164)
  • Chic Transitional Coffee Table Base (part #50031)
  • 6-Leg Hoosier Pedestal Table Base (part #11876)
  • Traditional Bracket (part #8721)
  • Traditional Corbel (part #8731)
  • Thats My Letter Bedpost (part #2510)

Farmhouse

This beautiful farmhouse laundry room features our Wilmington Kitchen Island Leg (part #1443) in a custom built workstation surrounding the washer and dryer.

Farmhouse design is known for its warmth and simplicity. It’s rooted in rustic country charm and mixes in elements of other designs, such as contemporary and industrial. Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame has almost single-handedly made this style as popular as it is right now.

Farmhouse design is most often characterized by an abundance of white in the cabinets, walls, and furniture, though other light tones such as grey or ivory are also used. These are mixed with farmhouse elements, such as the traditional farmhouse style dining table, shiplap, large overhead beams, stone fireplaces, and accent walls. Benches paired with dining tables are popular, as is giving antique furniture a new life with fresh stain, or giving it a distressed look with paint and new upholstery.

Common architectural elements like corbels and crown molding are popular, though usually simple and often painted. Butcher block counters and table tops are common, as are reclaimed wood table tops. These are often either painted or simply given a clear coat and left with their natural color, depending on the color palette in the house and the condition of the reclaimed wood.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Farmhouse design:

  • Dining Table Kit – Farm Style (part #50008)
  • End Table Kit – Small Farm Style (part #50023)
  • Coffee Table Kit – Country Style (part #50018)
  • Farm-Style Bench Kit (part #55014)
  • Traditional Pedestal Base Kit (part #1178)
  • Colonial Kitchen Chair Kit (part #55003)
  • The Slagle Leg (part #342296)
  • Square Farm Dining Table and Bench Legs (parts 1141 & 1345)
  • Husky Dining Table Leg
    Husky Dining Table Leg (part #1109)
  • Traditional Bracket (part #8721)
  • Traditional Corbel (part #8731)
  • Picture Frame Molding (part #891309)
  • Traditional Cabinet Crown Moulding (part #74632.96)
  • Barn Door Hardware (part #4940)

Rustic

This rugged kitchen features our Old World Island Post (part #1422) on either side of the sink and our Barcelona Classic Corbel (part #8050) on either side of the arched window.

Rustic design can best be described as raw, rugged, and unrefined. It uses natural elements like wood and stone, focusing on things like large exposed ceiling beams and fireplaces that become the focal point of the room.

Wood, especially reclaimed wood, is ideal and used liberally throughout the home. Pine and oak are most common, while cherry, alder, and hickory are also popular. Most importantly, wood is rarely if ever painted, opting instead for warm, medium to dark stains. Wood accents are used in the window panes, staircases, exposed beams around doorways and in the ceilings, and in many other areas. (Here at Osborne, we offer a weathered wood service for pine and red oak only that gives your brand new wood that reclaimed look.)

Wrought iron is a popular accent in Rustic looks, especially in smaller details like door knobs, cast iron bands or strips, and in lighting fixtures. Also popular are various natural accents, such as deer antlers, multiple kinds of stone, hair-on leather rugs, and much more.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Rustic design:

  • Tall Old World Double Pedestal Kit (part #1146)
  • Massive Hood Corbel (part #340295)
  • Traditional Bracket with Metal Straps (part #9918721)
  • Wagon Wheel Corbel (part #8970)
  • Wooden Wheel (part #4930)
  • Lewiston Island Leg (part #2721)
  • Husky Dining Table Leg (part #1109)
  • Tapered Rope Dining Table Leg (part #1153)
  • 1122 - Old World Dining Table Leg
    Old World Dining Table Leg (part #1122)
  • Smooth Column (part #16059)
  • North Star Square Inlay (part #893510)

Art Deco

4182 - Mirror Mission Bun Foot
Mirrored elements like our Mirror Mission Bun Foot (part #4182) are popular in Art Deco design

There aren’t many who have never heard of the Art Deco style of interior design. Short for Arts Decoratifs, Art Deco is characterized by rich colors, bold geometry, and decadent details. The iconic style began in the early twentieth century in France, then made its way to the US in the 1920s. Now it’s beginning to see a resurgence in popularity.

Popular elements of Art Deco include sunburst motifs, zigzags, chevrons, and stepped patterns, as well as wood products with a dark stain and a high-shine finish. Notably absent from Art Deco are more traditional floral or plaid patterns, as this style favors geometric and blocky styles, especially in wall hangings and wallpaper. Also prominent in this style is various metals, such as chrome, brass, and silver. Mirrors and mirror finish items are also popular, such as our Mirror Mission Bun Foot (part #4182) included in our selection below.

This trend’s resurgence means a more modern take on the classic Art Deco elements. That may mean florals mixed with glam mirrored pieces like in the photo above, or it may mean an artful mix of geometric and modern furniture in a room painted a single bold color instead.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Art Deco design:

  • Art Deco Crown Moulding (part #892004)
  • 4182 - Mirror Mission Bun Foot
    Mirror Mission Bun Foot (part #4182)
  • Large Classic Pyramid Block (part #892064)
  • Arkwright Double Pedestal Base (part #342203)
  • 6-Leg Hoosier Pedestal Table Base (part #11876)
  • Chesapeake Corbel (part #8330)
  • Chesapeake Onlay (part #7339)
  • Greek Meander Inlay Strip (part #893028)
  • Wheeler Tapered Bun Foot (part #4174)
  • Fairview Modern Table Leg (part #1101)
  • Contemporary Dining Table Leg (part #1199)

Japandi

Japandi leans heavily on natural materials, like the wood and rattan counter height chairs and beautiful floating shelves.

Japandi is a relatively new design style that combines the Japanese idea of wabi sabi–defined as “a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection”–and the Scandinavian idea of hygge, which embodies coziness and “comfortable conviviality”. Think of it like a cozy, almost rustic minimalism. Japandi began to grow in popularity in 2021, and with its core idea being warmth and imperfection, this trend may be here to stay.

At their core, both Japanese and Scandinavian style are very similar, sharing several elements: the importance of natural materials, clean lines, minimal clutter, and practical design. They differ in things like color choice (Japanese tends to favor dark while Scandinavian favors light), but those differences allow them to play off of each other to create a unique and very 2020s style. 

Since both of these styles also share aspects of minimalism, many of the design elements will be the same. Functional & simple furniture with little to no ornamentation is expected, often in light stained wood tones popular in Scandinavian design which contrast against darker colors like black or navy blue that are popular in Japanese styles. Natural materials like stone or rattan furniture are common alongside richly textured items, such as handmade pottery or a woven rug. Sustainable materials like bamboo are also popular choices, as are rich metal accents in furniture, lighting, and hardware.

Here’s a selection of our products that fit the Japandi design:

  • 1439 - Bamboo Island Post
    Bamboo Island Post (part #1439)
  • 891381 - Half Round Bamboo Moulding
    Half Round Bamboo Moulding (part #891381)
  • 88991140 - Carved Reed Moulding
    Carved Reed Moulding (part #88991140)
  • Wheeler family of legs
    Wheeler family of legs
  • 2482 - House of Wood Island Post
    House of Wood Island Post (part #2482)
  • 134564 - Round Coffee Table Leg
    Round Coffee Table Leg (part #134564)
  • 6199 - Straight Chair Leg
    Straight Chair Leg (part #6199)
  • 411003 - Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs
    Set of 4 Hairpin Dining Table Legs (part #411003)

Maximalism

This maximalist home uses a mix of modern and traditional furniture while keeping to a bold yet curated mix of colors.

Maximalism is another design style that’s enjoying a surge in popularity right now, likely in response to seeing so much minimalism over the past several years. It’s also a very unique style in that, while it does pull elements from other design styles, it’s not set in a certain style in the way that Japandi is very much a minimalist style. 

Maximalism focuses more on telling a story, specifically speaking about the person or people who live in the home. For some, that may look more modern, with hints of mid-century furniture, modern art, and simple architectural elements like in the photo above. For others, that may look more traditional, with antique or refinished furniture, thrifted decor, and more ornate architectural elements. 

Depending on whether you prefer a more modern or traditional base, there are many different directions in which you could go. The primary focus when designing for a maximalist style is to be very intentional and curated in the elements you bring together. To help with that, we have a number of different product collections available on our website, including classical, mid-century, and contemporary options, to better help you design the perfect space for you.


For more inspiration and ideas, check us out on Pinterest! We have a board dedicated to each of these design styles with carefully curated pins to help inspire you.

Have questions regarding a particular product? Have a design in mind for a product, but no clue how to make it? Give us a call! Our friendly customer service team is happy to answer any questions you have. We also offer custom products, and you can either fill out our quote request form, or give us a call at 800.849.8876.

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