THE DESIGN LIBRARY
Find your
design language.
Explore eight interior styles, their materials and the architectural details that shape them.
Styles overlap. Use this guide to compare possibilities and describe what feels right for your space.
All images are AI-generated concept visualizations created for this guide. They are not photographs of completed studio projects. This is a selection of design approaches, not a ranking of current trends.
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Modern
Clear lines. Purposeful form.
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Contemporary
A design language that evolves.
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Minimalist
Space to breathe.
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Japandi
Quiet craft. Natural warmth.
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Scandinavian
Light, comfort and everyday function.
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Industrial
Materials with visible character.
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Transitional
Classic balance. A lighter touch.
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Traditional
Detail, symmetry and layered comfort.
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Modern refers to a design tradition associated with modernism. Contemporary describes the design of the present and continues to evolve.
Interior style and architecture
Furniture and finishes can suggest a style, while the building contributes its own proportions, openings and structural character. The architectural notes in each guide show how the two can relate.
Further reading: V&A: What was Modernism? · Denmark: Danish design
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