12 Interior Design Styles — And How I Help You Find the One That Feels Like You

One thing I’ve learned through my own journey in design is this:
A space becomes beautiful only when it feels like it belongs to the person living in it.
Not Pinterest. Not trends. You.

People often ask me,
“Rachel, how do I know which interior style is right for me?”
And honestly, I love that question — because design isn’t just about choosing a look, it’s about choosing a lifestyle.

So before I talk about styles, let me share this first:
I don’t believe in forcing people into a label — I believe in finding what feels natural to them.

The 12 Interior Styles I Usually Work With

1. Modern Interior

2. Contemporary Interior

3. Minimalist Interior

4. Scandinavian Interior

5. Industrial Interior

6. Bohemian Interior

7. Traditional Interior

8. Transitional Interior

9. Mid-Century Modern Interior

10. Coastal Interior

11. Eclectic Interior

12. Rustic Interior

These are the names, but the truth is — most real homes are a blend.
What matters is what you connect with, not what the style is called.

How I Help Clients Discover Their Style

When I work with someone, I don’t start by showing them furniture or color palettes.
I start with questions like:

- What kind of spaces make you feel calm and safe?
- Do you like simplicity, or do you like pieces with history and character?
- Are you drawn to light colors and airiness, or warm tones and texture?
- Do you want a space that makes you feel energized or grounded?

Because here’s something I truly believe:
Your home should feel like a reflection of your inner world, not a showroom.

A Quick Way to Sense Your Style

If you love clean lines and don’t like visual clutter → you’ll probably enjoy Minimalist or Modern Interiors.

If you feel happiest around natural elements, wood, and soft tones → Scandinavian or Rustic might feel right.

If you’re a collector, a traveler, or someone who loves personality in every corner → Bohemian or Eclectic is probably where you belong.

If you love timeless elegance, symmetry, and depth → you may lean toward Traditional or Transitional.

If you want a lived-in but polished look → Mid-Century Modern might speak to you.

And if your dream home feels like sunshine, sea breeze, and calm mornings → Coastal Interiors are your energy.

What I Want You to Know

You don’t have to “pick the perfect style” before designing.
You just have to know how you want to feel in your space — the rest can be built around that.

Design is not about impressing the world.
It’s about coming home to yourself.