This one is a doozy! Let me know in the comments if you have any other interesting insights into any of these styles - I'm not an expert in 50 styles so I'd love to hear from you! Also the deep dive videos into a bunch of these styles are linked in the description. Also, here are the VERY important timestamps for easy reference later. Enjoy! 00:51 - Abstract 01:02 - African 01:43 - American Colonial 01:59 - Art Deco 02:19 - Artisanal 02:36 - Art Nouveau 02:59 - Arts and Crafts 03:20 - Bauhaus 03:35 - Baroque 03:47 - Biophillic 04:16 - Bohemian/Boho 04:46 - Chinoiserie 05:35 - Coastal 06:04 - Contemporary 06:27 - Cottagecore 06:42 - Dark Academia 07:13 - Eclectic 07:52 - English Countryside 08:10 - Rustic Farmhouse 08:39 - Modern Farmhouse 09:16 - French Provincial 09:36 - Glam 10:14 - Grand Millennial/Grandma Chic 10:37 - Greek 11:04 - Gothic 11:19 - Hollywood Regency 11:47 - Indian 12:09 - Industrial 12:50 - Japanese 13:19 - Japandi 13:47 - Maximalist 14:13 - Mediterranean 14:28 - Mexican 14:44 - Mid-Century Modern 15:20 - Minimalist 15:45 - Moroccan 16:10 - Neoclassic 16:28 - Organic Modern 17:12 - Pacific Northwestern 17:53 - Post Modern 18:22 - Rustic 18:33 - Scandinavian 19:08 - Shabby Chic 19:35 - Southwestern 19:49 - Space Age 20:28 - Steampunk 21:12 - Traditional 22:20 - Transitional 23:12 - Tropical 23:52 - Tuscan
You missed my style, solarpunk! The aesthetic is very biophilic, with an emphasis on used or handmade items, sustainability and lots of plants. It spawns from a cool philosophy/literary movement too!
This entire video needs to be made into a coffee table book! Then my 32 friends who aren’t coming over to sit on my ottomans can 👏 get 👏 their 👏 design 👏 styles 👏 together. 😂Thank you for this amazing run through so many styles Nick! Great job. 😘
Right??? I sometimes skip through long videos, but I could not tear myself away from this one, in fact, I went back and re-watched some parts. I'm going to watch again and take notes on the styles I love.
YES! I just switched from pintrest to this video. It saved me a lot of time and head-ace. I know what I want to do with my space so I can go eat dinner now. 😉
Nick I am BEGGING YOU I have been searching for years for a book that lists every possible design style and goes into detail on them like an encyclopedia. This video is an amazing primer on a bunch of styles, but if you have a resource for people who want to really dig into the weeds of the topic, PLEASE SHARE IT
Nick: 'And a "live laugh love" sign, let's be honest.' This absolutely killed me, LOL! You just can't help throwing in a dig against Modern Farmhouse, can you? But I just love that; it's a blessing to know what you like and, more importantly, what you don't like. Thanks for the video.
A lot of these feel like secondary styles. So when you're trying to find your style it seems like it'd be useful to identify a main style with a couple of supports (which is probably how fusion styles happen. it becomes really popular to pick the same supports for your main style e.g. Japandi). So maybe you like minimalism but you incorporate biophilic and Japanese design styles to support your overall minimalist aesthetic. I don't know what this would be for me exactly but it's something to think on!
@@Nick_Lewis Oh it's for sure needed! I just meant that I found it interesting how many of the styles could slot so nicely together. I will be absolutely referencing the video a whole lot as I keep working on my own house 😊
Yes! I love to tell ppl to categorize in macro and micro terms. Start with a macro term, and then for more detail, pepper in the micro terms to help paint a better picture.
Lisa Holt gives these three big overarching styles (traditional, transitional and modern) and then Nick gives 50 micro styles. I think I need the inbetween layer too! 😂
I love that you’re trying to speak about them each objectively, but that I can still see a faint smirk when there’s one you aren’t a fan of 😂🙏🏼 this was educational!
I think I’m four+ styles….that don’t overlap! When I was trying to decorate with the interior matching the exterior of a pre-1835 federal colonial, every weekend I’d be going thru wallpaper books at a Sherwin Williams. One Saturday, the woman who worked in the wallpaper section, said she saw me so many times, going through the books, and wondered if she could help. She brought out two books, opened the books and asked which paper I liked better. After going through pairs of books, we moved to a different section, and compared one of the first group of books, with the new one. I started seeing several papers that I liked, and she finally looked at me, and said that I just didn’t like colonial! She termed me “country casual”. After that, the selections went quickly. I am so grateful to her! 40 years later, I’d still be there every weekend
Lot of work went into this video, so thank you for that. Not easy to pinpoint my aesthetic, but after watching it gave me more clarity...traditional/transitional/eclectic, I think? Well done!
This was super helpful for me! I've known that I like American Colonial, Art Deco, and Dark Academia, but it never really clicked that it's because they all favor darker colors, lots of wood, and have a weight to them. I've got a better idea of how to start visualizing my future house now.
I liked how he gave a mention to "Light Academia", too, as it fits well with the Amer Colonial and Traditional styles I favor, yet without being quite so heavy as the Dark Academia.
Thank you so much Nick for compiling this beast! I learned so much here and now I can kind of name the mix of styles I'm drawn to. You must be incredible at helping people create unique environments that reflect who they are.
You just made it very clear to me why I don't have a specific style... There are way too many great ones to choose from. Thank you for putting so much valuable information in one video. If you ever feel like it, I would love a series where you talk about each style in a longer format...
Nick this video is everything! I would really love if you could make videos like this for the styles that “over-lap” but focusing on their differences to help your audience develop more of an eye for interior design. I’m sure this video alone was a TON of work. I applaud you and appreciate your efforts. I hope to see more like this.
They didn't teach you history of architecture styles in school?! One of the first classes I took as an interior designer was history for interior design & architecture from the stone age to the present. Took 2 classes to cover it all.
This was such a helpful video. I feel like I've always known what styles I like, but now I have the vocabulary to articulate what I want in my space. Thank you Nick!
This was super helpful and informative - thank you! There are two styles that I love, but didn’t see here: 1. Island style / colonial Caribbean and 2. SE Asian colonial, either French or British found all over Asia from South Asia all the way to Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Balinese style could also be its own vibe.
Organic Modern, Scandinavian and Pacific Northwestern are definitely my favourites. Love the concept of this video! Wouldn't be surprised if it goes viral. Thank you for this.
Hi Nick! You forgot: 1. Bloomsbury Group - led by Vanessa Bell (sister of Virginia Woolf) and Duncan Grant. Very eccentric with painted furniture, painted walls, painted fireplaces and painted crockery. It lightened up the post Victorian era. 2. British Aristocrat - oversized art and furniture, heavy with textiles and books, eccentric and lots of gilt. (Sometimes looks struggling - like broke Aristocrat.) 3. Native American - bigger than Southwestern because cultural for all of the entire continent - Canada, America and South America. Thanks - what a fun video! 💐 💐
Applause for explaining all these different design styles while holding in personal opinion! 👏 Very informative and eye opening. We are slowly designing our home and I loved the breakdown and photo examples. It made it very easy for me to distinguish between different pieces I own and I am looking at. Farm house was one I could tell you struggled with, but you got through! Love it! Love you❤
The most comprehensive and to-the-point video on this topic! You could always break it into three or four videos and make your job easier..but you didn’t and for that I thank you so much! Now we have one of the best videos to consult! ❤..and in alphabetical order too!! 😊
Wow your magnum opus no doubt. This was so much fun to watch. It took us so long to finish as we kept stopping and discussing. Definitely will go on my watch again list. Thanks
I thought my decorating style was Traditional/Contemporary but now I know it's actually Coastal/Transitional! That helps SO much! No wonder I couldn't find things to update my house. I now have a specific section to look. Things sometimes have gotten too hodgepodge when I've tried to make them work and it doesn't look right. Thanks Nick!
I never knew there were that many design styles. I can see the overlap between styles. Guess we have Coastal Contemporary, but it’s a collection of things through out our lives that makes us happy and comfortable in our house. ❤
0:52 Abstract 🔺 1:03 African 🦒 - tribal patterns, bold colours and natural materials; 1:06 North African vs 1:28 South African 1:44 American Colonial 🏠 - rustic elements and warm heavy colour palette 2:00 Art deco 🔷 (1920-1930s) - geometric shapes, luxurious materials, jewel tones and symmetrical 2:19 Artesinal 🪑- unique artisan pieces 2:37 Art Noveau 🟢〰️ (1910-1920s) - nature inspiration, curves and broken lines, response to art deco 3:00 Arts and crafts 🪜 - reaction against mass production, wood tones 3:21 Bauhaus 📏 (1900s) - minimalist, straight lines 3:36 Baroque (XVII) - opulent, intricate carvings 3:47 Biophilic 🌿 - connection with nature, natural materials like woods and stone, natural light and focuses on calm ambience 4:16 Bohemian 🎈 - mix of colours and patterns, focus on found objects, variable colour palette, eclectic vibe 4:47 Chinoiserie (XVII-XVIII) 🎎 - whimsical and exotic style for Europeans fascinated with Chinese style 5:35 Costal 🌊 - light spaces, soft colours and nautical and beachy motifs 6:05 Contemporary 🔲- current design trends, clean lines, minimalistic trends, blend of modern and traditional, ≠ modern style 6:27 Cottagecore 🧺 - nostalgic cozy aesthetic, vintage furniture, pastel colours 6:43 Dark academia 📓- inspire by academic settings, dark and moody colours, connection with gothic, ≠ Light academia (6:58) 7:14 Eclectic - mixture of texture, patterns and colours playing off contrasting elements 7:53 English countryside 🏡 - rustic aesthetic, warm and floral 8:11 Rustic farmhouse 🐄 - warm atmosphere, natural materials, authentically 8:40 Modern farmhouse 🐐- combines minimalism with rustic style, neutral colour palette, open floor plant, modern appliances and details with rustic statement pieces 9:17 French Provincial 🇫🇷🏘️ - classic French elements with intricate mouldings, chair rails 9:37 Glam 🪩 - inspired in Hollywood regency and art deco with more gold and grey, lavish textiles, less focus on quality of materials of the styles it is inspired by and more focus on appearance 10:15 Grand millennial/“granny chic” 👵🏻 - sense of nostalgia in details like ruffles and frills, modern take on traditional aesthetic 10:37 Greek 🇬🇷 - clean liens, white and blue, columns, marble accents, plaster, lime wash, Ancient Greece inspired 11:05 Gothic 🧛🏻 - inspiration on medieval style, romantic and dramatic, vaulted ceilings, pointed arches 11:20 Hollywood Regency 🌠 (1930s) - glamours and opulent, combines art deco and neoclassic elements 11:48 Indian 🇮🇳 - vibrant colours, jewel tones (sapphire, ruby and emerald), intricate patterns, carved wood furniture and tapestry 12:20 Industrial 🏭 - exposed brick, unfinished materials, metal accents, concrete, popular in loft conversion, tall ceilings 12:50 Japanese 🇯🇵- clean lines and neutral colours, low and close to the ground 13:20 Japandi ⌛️- mixture of Japanese style with minimalistic Scandinavian style 13:48 Maximalism 🎊 - vibrant colours and patterns 14:14 Mediterranean 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇫🇷🇮🇹- coastal inspired, warm colours, textured surfaces, tiles 14:29 Mexican 🇲🇽 - vibrant colours, tile work 14:45 Midcentury modern 🛋️ - clean lines, simple shapes, geometrical patterns, retro inspired furniture, focus on function 15:21 Minimalism ⬜️ - simplicity, clean lines 15:46 Moroccan 🇲🇦 - typical textiles, bold colours and tiles 16:11 Neoclassic (XVIII) 💠🪞- architectural elements, revival of retro Roman aesthetic 16:29 Organic modern 🌱 - natured inspired in shapes and materials (stone, wood) with earthy atmosphere with a natural palette with rustic touches 17:13 Pacific Northwestern 🏞️ - large glass windows for natural light, blend of rustic and modern, natural materials 17:53 Post-Modern 🎨🟣 (late XX) - eclectic combination, embraces irony and playfulness, creative 18:22 Rustic 🕰️ - rural and nature inspired, natural elements and materials 18:33 Scandinavian 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮 - clean lines, natural materials, light blonde flooring, wool, light and airy cozy aesthetic 19:09 Shabby Chic 💐 - mix of antique and chic, romantic vintage feel 19:36 Southwestern 🏜️ - natural materials, cozy atmosphere 19:50 Space/Atomic Age 🚀 - futurist forms, sleek materials (metal and plastic), influenced mid century modern 20:29 Steampunk 🪔 (XIX Victorian) - combines sci fi elements with vintage ones (past and future fusion aesthetic), metal accents, exposed mechanisms 21:12 Traditional 🪑- classic and timeless look, formal furniture, symmetrical furniture layouts with familiar yet formal environment tied with culture 22:21 Transitional 🌀 - mix between old and new, broad category, traditional feeling style with a brighter and more modern palette 23:13 Tropical 🌴 - bold patterns, foliage, tropical plants 23:53 Tuscan 🇮🇹 - Italian countryside inspired, bege
I love watching your videos. This was by far my favorite! It really showed me what I don't care for at all and, more importantly, what I really love--transitional, arts and crafts, rustic, modern farmhouse. I have heard you talk about many, many of these styles and am aware of the ones that you don't particularly like. Great video!!
Omg, I have loved your channel for a while but this video blew my mind! I work as a professional digital designer and would like to someday do interior design work in a more professional capacity too, so this primer helped so many trends I’ve observed “click” into place. Thank you for this!
omg idk if anyone else plays House Flipper and The Sims and stuff but this just gave me SO much inspiration for styles to decorate with, haha! So many styles I didn't even know existed, and also I now have much more clarity on the differences between a few of the really similar ones. Thank you for this, I'd LOVE indepth looks at some of these in the future! This is AMAZING.
Thank you so much for creating this video, I have learned tons and will probably review it periodically to refresh my knowledge. I second all the comments made about this being made into a book!
Wow I can see the work that you put into assembling this video. Yes there are overlaps in styles and I like that. One thing I miss seeing is Victorian. Not the museum-like rooms of a few decades ago. More livable rooms that are still in keeping with the original principles. There are so many Victorian homes where the current owners want to show their appreciation of that style while fitting into today’s way of life.
Wow! A deep dive, for sure. I immediately recognized the styles that appeal to me, but definitely appreciated some others that I'd like to investigate. Incredible content!!
Glad my style was one of the first ones (art deco), but was enchanted to hear you talk about _Dark Academia_ , _Gothic_ and _Steampunk_ . Usually, they are left out.
Extremely interesting and fun! You did a great job covering these styles and showing examples of them. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you for your hard work!!
So rare I leave comments but this video was hands down SO HELPFUL! I can finally put some words to my aesthetic design style. Love your channel and sense of humour! Thank you!
Nick, I think it would be cool to do a series evaluating famous movie set styles. Some of these movie sets have beautiful interior designs. The Great Gatsby for Art Deco, Lord of the Rings for Art Nouveau, etc.
I genuinely love your videos. You are a masterpiece yourself, and so good at what you do. Thank you for all your information. We really appreciate you.
BRAVO!!! That was a ln amazing feat!!! You DEFINITELY deserve major kudos for getting all that info out in a short period of time!! I learned a lot about the differences and how definitions matter. Thank you for such an informative vid!
Wow, I bet that was a lot of work for you to plan/script. Thank you! I now have a short list of the styles that I feel most drawn to which is so helpful! I have a lovely home but it’s time for a complete makeover and I’ve felt a bit paralyzed up until now. Wish me luck as I start my project! 🤞😁
Great video! ❤ I don't think I've yelled absolutely not so many times watching a video. 😂 Some design styles I can appreciate without wanting to live in. Some, looking at you post modern, make my teeth hurt looking at them. 😂 I'm mid-century modern and related all the way. ETA- Anything involving an egg chair has my blessing.
I was about 6 minutes in when I realized you were going alphabetical order. It made my heart zing! This is the video I didn't even know I needed. It is almost a mini text book of design and a great reference for filling my new home this year. Great idea and perfect execution!!!!
Enjoy your birthday week. This video must have taken you quite some time to put together. Thank you for a well thought-out , planned informational interior design presentation. I found it extremely helpful and enjoyable.❤
I've always thought my preferred style was Traditional, but after watching this I realize it's actually Transitional. Thank you so much Nick, this was incredibly eye opening. I am so happy to be a new subscriber!
Thanks so much for this! It was fascinating to see all these styles together. I can't describe myself as anything other than eclectic, since I've always just bought whatever I liked, but I've recently made a rule for myself that I'm only allowed one atomic era item per room, because I don't want my house to look like The Jetsons. But they're just so fun!
I would have loved a mention of British colonial but I guess tropical is under that umbrella,, love the relaxing feel of being at a resort that I'll never be able to afford 😊
NICK! Is Victorian not a design style??? My entire home is based on the Victorian era!!! Is it just considered an era???... You did a fantastic job on this video, btw! I don't know anyone else who could blow out so much info so quickly ❤❤❤❤
The thing about Victorian style is there isn't just one Victorian style. Gothic for example, which he covered here, is one of Victorian styles popular in the mid-19th century. But you also had styles such as Neoclassical (and sub-categories Greek Revival, Egyptian Revival, etc), Louis XIV, Eastlake, Art Nouveau (which he covered here), etc. It's important to keep in mind the Victorian era covered a span of over 60 years. So, in my opinion at least, there isn't really a simple "Victorian" style. Just my two cents.
Also a book I really liked when I was younger and super into Victorian decor was "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Victoriana (A Comprehensive Guide to the Designs, Customs, and Inventions of the Victoria Era)" by Nancy Ruhling. It's not JUST interior/architectural design, but it does have a lot of info on it and I always found it fancinating. Not a deep dive on one topic, of course, but it can help you identify which aspects of Victoriania you like and then you can do more research from there. :)
Loved this video! You always hear about the different design styles, but you never see a good explanation of them. Very informative - thanks for the info!
I've watched about 25 "interior design style" type videos, and the ones I really love are the ones that help me understand the history of the style and what it was in response to. Really makes the intent of the style make sense. Thank you as always.
Hi! No chance you’d consider doing like a series where you cover a few interlocking styles and how they differ? I’d also love to see videos on the sourcing process! Like how does one take an inspiration picture and find products that are similar or evoke that image at different price points
This was such a concise and informative video! I really enjoyed watching it and saying "nope, that's not for me!" I think rather than finding my style it just helped eliminate the ones I definitely dislike! One style I didn't see that is really popular where I live is Spanish Mission Californian. It's red tiled floors, thick white walls with arches, wine cellars and chunky wood furniture.
I searched up interior design videos to settle an argument I was having with a friend of mine. We have two very different tastes in furniture. I love more of a modern, black sleek look and she likes more vintage, cottagecore looks. And we somehow got into an argument about how we can never room together because the two styles don't mix. And I somehow started looking for interior design videos to prove that we can mix! And that's how I ended up here, enjoying your videos on interior designing. The argument is long over but I can't stop watching LOL
Thanks for the very informative video. There are so many design styles that it can be overwhelming to sort through them, so videos like this are so helpful.
This video is so helpful and informative! It also made me realize how euro-centric American design is and how many styles (chinoiserie, African, etc) are interpreted thru the lens of their previous colonizers aka oppressors. It’d be great if you could do a video showcasing the authentic styles of these countries
I'm thinking there is no "American" style, unless you go native American. Southwestern is probably the closest you will get to true Native American style. We are imitators of the places we came from.
Thank you Nick for pulling this all together for us! It must have been exhausting and time consuming. Who knew there were so many styles? As a non professional I knew which photos spoke to me but never knew how to express what I liked. I’m now going to take a deeper dive into Chinoiserie, Coastal, Contemporary, French Provincial and Grand Millennial/Grandma Chic. I would have never been able to put these styles into words in a million years. I always thought I was locked into the Transitional style. Ever think of a nice, big coffee table book covering this?
Dear Nick, Thank you. This is a really thorough review of design styles. I will be referring to it often as this touches on the main elements of each. Seems it would be easy to get distracted and confused and end up designing a cluttered non cohesive room. Thank you for all the work that went into this collection. Best to you!
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This one is a doozy! Let me know in the comments if you have any other interesting insights into any of these styles - I'm not an expert in 50 styles so I'd love to hear from you! Also the deep dive videos into a bunch of these styles are linked in the description. Also, here are the VERY important timestamps for easy reference later. Enjoy!
00:51 - Abstract
01:02 - African
01:43 - American Colonial
01:59 - Art Deco
02:19 - Artisanal
02:36 - Art Nouveau
02:59 - Arts and Crafts
03:20 - Bauhaus
03:35 - Baroque
03:47 - Biophillic
04:16 - Bohemian/Boho
04:46 - Chinoiserie
05:35 - Coastal
06:04 - Contemporary
06:27 - Cottagecore
06:42 - Dark Academia
07:13 - Eclectic
07:52 - English Countryside
08:10 - Rustic Farmhouse
08:39 - Modern Farmhouse
09:16 - French Provincial
09:36 - Glam
10:14 - Grand Millennial/Grandma Chic
10:37 - Greek
11:04 - Gothic
11:19 - Hollywood Regency
11:47 - Indian
12:09 - Industrial
12:50 - Japanese
13:19 - Japandi
13:47 - Maximalist
14:13 - Mediterranean
14:28 - Mexican
14:44 - Mid-Century Modern
15:20 - Minimalist
15:45 - Moroccan
16:10 - Neoclassic
16:28 - Organic Modern
17:12 - Pacific Northwestern
17:53 - Post Modern
18:22 - Rustic
18:33 - Scandinavian
19:08 - Shabby Chic
19:35 - Southwestern
19:49 - Space Age
20:28 - Steampunk
21:12 - Traditional
22:20 - Transitional
23:12 - Tropical
23:52 - Tuscan
You missed my style, solarpunk! The aesthetic is very biophilic, with an emphasis on used or handmade items, sustainability and lots of plants. It spawns from a cool philosophy/literary movement too!
Thanks for this Nick, could you deep dive into major ones, with examples and how to adapt it?
I absolutely love this!
I appreciate the alphabetical order🙏
Wow. That was amazing. Really.
This entire video needs to be made into a coffee table book! Then my 32 friends who aren’t coming over to sit on my ottomans can 👏 get 👏 their 👏 design 👏 styles 👏 together. 😂Thank you for this amazing run through so many styles Nick! Great job. 😘
I understood that reference! 😅
Came here to say this but see you already did! YES!!
Great reference! 😂
Love this comment 😂
I would buy that
This 25 min was better than 2 hours of Pinterest. Thank you!!!
Right??? I sometimes skip through long videos, but I could not tear myself away from this one, in fact, I went back and re-watched some parts. I'm going to watch again and take notes on the styles I love.
Literally I was trying to explain this to my friends and I was dreading the thought of having to make like 20000 pinterest boards
Ya so true
YES! I just switched from pintrest to this video. It saved me a lot of time and head-ace. I know what I want to do with my space so I can go eat dinner now. 😉
Exactly. Now I know exactly what to focus on when searching through Pinterest 🤭
Nick I am BEGGING YOU
I have been searching for years for a book that lists every possible design style and goes into detail on them like an encyclopedia. This video is an amazing primer on a bunch of styles, but if you have a resource for people who want to really dig into the weeds of the topic, PLEASE SHARE IT
I second this and am replying with the hope that someone will reply with a recommendation and I'll get a notification about it from TH-cam 😅
I am also joining the begging!!
Should I do it?
@@Nick_Lewis I would 100% buy it I don't care how much it costs I would fit it into my budget
I would 100% buy if you wrote an encyclopedia of design styles
Nick: 'And a "live laugh love" sign, let's be honest.' This absolutely killed me, LOL! You just can't help throwing in a dig against Modern Farmhouse, can you? But I just love that; it's a blessing to know what you like and, more importantly, what you don't like. Thanks for the video.
We know how much Nick loves modern farmhouse!! Especially those barn doors!! 😂
I really can’t. I tried hard not to share my opinion as much in this one.
@@Nick_Lewis An admirable attempt. I feel your pain. 😊
Gotta say I've been waiting for him to say something like this LOL
🤣 I was waiting for it... Waiting for it and voilà. Delivered! Hahaha
Nick you are my favorite interior designer on TH-cam. It’s not just your intelligence, it’s your adorable personality. ❤
Totally agree with you NuNu Girl !
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you forgot the “poor” style. Where you use that $9 ikea coffee table as the focal point of the room
Does this include the hand-me-down style?
That would be included in ecclectic.
Thanks, 90s grunge is all I can think about now 😂
It's been marketed to us as minimalism 😅.
😂
A lot of these feel like secondary styles. So when you're trying to find your style it seems like it'd be useful to identify a main style with a couple of supports (which is probably how fusion styles happen. it becomes really popular to pick the same supports for your main style e.g. Japandi). So maybe you like minimalism but you incorporate biophilic and Japanese design styles to support your overall minimalist aesthetic. I don't know what this would be for me exactly but it's something to think on!
Totally. Plenty of overlap. The names do get thrown around a lot though so I wanted to have a one stop shop video that included nearly everything.
@@Nick_Lewis Oh it's for sure needed! I just meant that I found it interesting how many of the styles could slot so nicely together. I will be absolutely referencing the video a whole lot as I keep working on my own house 😊
@@Nick_Lewis thank you, very helpful
Yes! I love to tell ppl to categorize in macro and micro terms. Start with a macro term, and then for more detail, pepper in the micro terms to help paint a better picture.
Lisa Holt gives these three big overarching styles (traditional, transitional and modern) and then Nick gives 50 micro styles.
I think I need the inbetween layer too! 😂
I would 1000% watch an in-depth series on these different design styles!
ME TOO 😮
Where has this video been all my life??? Thank you!!
I love that you’re trying to speak about them each objectively, but that I can still see a faint smirk when there’s one you aren’t a fan of 😂🙏🏼 this was educational!
He doesn't change the battery in his clock. It's always the same time. Lol😂😂😂
I think I’m four+ styles….that don’t overlap! When I was trying to decorate with the interior matching the exterior of a pre-1835 federal colonial, every weekend I’d be going thru wallpaper books at a Sherwin Williams. One Saturday, the woman who worked in the wallpaper section, said she saw me so many times, going through the books, and wondered if she could help. She brought out two books, opened the books and asked which paper I liked better. After going through pairs of books, we moved to a different section, and compared one of the first group of books, with the new one. I started seeing several papers that I liked, and she finally looked at me, and said that I just didn’t like colonial! She termed me “country casual”. After that, the selections went quickly. I am so grateful to her! 40 years later, I’d still be there every weekend
Lot of work went into this video, so thank you for that. Not easy to pinpoint my aesthetic, but after watching it gave me more clarity...traditional/transitional/eclectic, I think? Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it.
This was super helpful for me! I've known that I like American Colonial, Art Deco, and Dark Academia, but it never really clicked that it's because they all favor darker colors, lots of wood, and have a weight to them. I've got a better idea of how to start visualizing my future house now.
I liked how he gave a mention to "Light Academia", too, as it fits well with the Amer Colonial and Traditional styles I favor, yet without being quite so heavy as the Dark Academia.
Thank you so much Nick for compiling this beast! I learned so much here and now I can kind of name the mix of styles I'm drawn to. You must be incredible at helping people create unique environments that reflect who they are.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
You just made it very clear to me why I don't have a specific style... There are way too many great ones to choose from.
Thank you for putting so much valuable information in one video. If you ever feel like it, I would love a series where you talk about each style in a longer format...
Nick this video is everything! I would really love if you could make videos like this for the styles that “over-lap” but focusing on their differences to help your audience develop more of an eye for interior design. I’m sure this video alone was a TON of work. I applaud you and appreciate your efforts. I hope to see more like this.
Like a venn diagram of styles
Hi
My favourites:
04:46 Chinoiserie
09:16 French Provincial
15:45 Moroccan
16:10 Neoclassic
Wow. Thank you! As an architect, I really appreciate learning a vocabulary I can use to describe interiors in an abbreviated way.
They didn't teach you history of architecture styles in school?! One of the first classes I took as an interior designer was history for interior design & architecture from the stone age to the present. Took 2 classes to cover it all.
I love this bite size overview of different styles, would love to see you go into details for each and everyone one of them in another video.
This was such a helpful video. I feel like I've always known what styles I like, but now I have the vocabulary to articulate what I want in my space. Thank you Nick!
My husband and I struggled to identify our personal styles on our rehab house, and this video really helped. Thanks Nick!
Kudos to you on a fantastic presentation paired with photographic examples.
Informative and entertaining.
This was super helpful and informative - thank you! There are two styles that I love, but didn’t see here: 1. Island style / colonial Caribbean and 2. SE Asian colonial, either French or British found all over Asia from South Asia all the way to Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Balinese style could also be its own vibe.
Island style!!! thank you. I was calling it Castaway but that works too.
I know what you mean, with in laws that live in a former British colony that is in the Caribbean it is definitely a different style.
Ah I know you what you mean. I call it Indochine after the film.
Definitely agree on this.. Indochine, pacific island, China, Peranakan, Bali, tropical are my favourite too.
Yes, loved this video, but British Colonial style seemed to be conspicuously absent.
Organic Modern, Scandinavian and Pacific Northwestern are definitely my favourites. Love the concept of this video! Wouldn't be surprised if it goes viral. Thank you for this.
This is like a 25 minute history recap of interior design. Nice job!
Hi Nick! You forgot: 1. Bloomsbury Group - led by Vanessa Bell (sister of Virginia Woolf) and Duncan Grant. Very eccentric with painted furniture, painted walls, painted fireplaces and painted crockery. It lightened up the post Victorian era. 2. British Aristocrat - oversized art and furniture, heavy with textiles and books, eccentric and lots of gilt. (Sometimes looks struggling - like broke Aristocrat.) 3. Native American - bigger than Southwestern because cultural for all of the entire continent - Canada, America and South America. Thanks - what a fun video! 💐 💐
Applause for explaining all these different design styles while holding in personal opinion! 👏 Very informative and eye opening. We are slowly designing our home and I loved the breakdown and photo examples. It made it very easy for me to distinguish between different pieces I own and I am looking at. Farm house was one I could tell you struggled with, but you got through! Love it! Love you❤
The most comprehensive and to-the-point video on this topic! You could always break it into three or four videos and make your job easier..but you didn’t and for that I thank you so much! Now we have one of the best videos to consult! ❤..and in alphabetical order too!! 😊
Wow your magnum opus no doubt. This was so much fun to watch. It took us so long to finish as we kept stopping and discussing. Definitely will go on my watch again list. Thanks
I thought my decorating style was Traditional/Contemporary but now I know it's actually Coastal/Transitional! That helps SO much! No wonder I couldn't find things to update my house. I now have a specific section to look. Things sometimes have gotten too hodgepodge when I've tried to make them work and it doesn't look right. Thanks Nick!
I never knew there were that many design styles. I can see the overlap between styles. Guess we have Coastal Contemporary, but it’s a collection of things through out our lives that makes us happy and comfortable in our house. ❤
My favorites
Biophilic 3:48
Eclectic 7:15
Industrial 12:11
Japanese 12:58
Japandi 13:27
Mid-century modern 14:50
Minimalist 15:27
Moroccan 15:57
Organic Modern 16:34
Post modern 18:04
Scandinavian 18:40
Southwestern 19:41
I actually agree, except for Japanese and Moroccan.
I think that would make you eclectic!
Thank you Nick..Now I know my style… love your videos‼️‼️😇
0:52 Abstract 🔺
1:03 African 🦒 - tribal patterns, bold colours and natural materials; 1:06 North African vs 1:28 South African
1:44 American Colonial 🏠 - rustic elements and warm heavy colour palette
2:00 Art deco 🔷 (1920-1930s) - geometric shapes, luxurious materials, jewel tones and symmetrical
2:19 Artesinal 🪑- unique artisan pieces
2:37 Art Noveau 🟢〰️ (1910-1920s) - nature inspiration, curves and broken lines, response to art deco
3:00 Arts and crafts 🪜 - reaction against mass production, wood tones
3:21 Bauhaus 📏 (1900s) - minimalist, straight lines
3:36 Baroque (XVII) - opulent, intricate carvings
3:47 Biophilic 🌿 - connection with nature, natural materials like woods and stone, natural light and focuses on calm ambience
4:16 Bohemian 🎈 - mix of colours and patterns, focus on found objects, variable colour palette, eclectic vibe
4:47 Chinoiserie (XVII-XVIII) 🎎 - whimsical and exotic style for Europeans fascinated with Chinese style
5:35 Costal 🌊 - light spaces, soft colours and nautical and beachy motifs
6:05 Contemporary 🔲- current design trends, clean lines, minimalistic trends, blend of modern and traditional, ≠ modern style
6:27 Cottagecore 🧺 - nostalgic cozy aesthetic, vintage furniture, pastel colours
6:43 Dark academia 📓- inspire by academic settings, dark and moody colours, connection with gothic, ≠ Light academia (6:58)
7:14 Eclectic - mixture of texture, patterns and colours playing off contrasting elements
7:53 English countryside 🏡 - rustic aesthetic, warm and floral
8:11 Rustic farmhouse 🐄 - warm atmosphere, natural materials, authentically
8:40 Modern farmhouse 🐐- combines minimalism with rustic style, neutral colour palette, open floor plant, modern appliances and details with rustic statement pieces
9:17 French Provincial 🇫🇷🏘️ - classic French elements with intricate mouldings, chair rails
9:37 Glam 🪩 - inspired in Hollywood regency and art deco with more gold and grey, lavish textiles, less focus on quality of materials of the styles it is inspired by and more focus on appearance
10:15 Grand millennial/“granny chic” 👵🏻 - sense of nostalgia in details like ruffles and frills, modern take on traditional aesthetic
10:37 Greek 🇬🇷 - clean liens, white and blue, columns, marble accents, plaster, lime wash, Ancient Greece inspired
11:05 Gothic 🧛🏻 - inspiration on medieval style, romantic and dramatic, vaulted ceilings, pointed arches
11:20 Hollywood Regency 🌠 (1930s) - glamours and opulent, combines art deco and neoclassic elements
11:48 Indian 🇮🇳 - vibrant colours, jewel tones (sapphire, ruby and emerald), intricate patterns, carved wood furniture and tapestry
12:20 Industrial 🏭 - exposed brick, unfinished materials, metal accents, concrete, popular in loft conversion, tall ceilings
12:50 Japanese 🇯🇵- clean lines and neutral colours, low and close to the ground
13:20 Japandi ⌛️- mixture of Japanese style with minimalistic Scandinavian style
13:48 Maximalism 🎊 - vibrant colours and patterns
14:14 Mediterranean 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇫🇷🇮🇹- coastal inspired, warm colours, textured surfaces, tiles
14:29 Mexican 🇲🇽 - vibrant colours, tile work
14:45 Midcentury modern 🛋️ - clean lines, simple shapes, geometrical patterns, retro inspired furniture, focus on function
15:21 Minimalism ⬜️ - simplicity, clean lines
15:46 Moroccan 🇲🇦 - typical textiles, bold colours and tiles
16:11 Neoclassic (XVIII) 💠🪞- architectural elements, revival of retro Roman aesthetic
16:29 Organic modern 🌱 - natured inspired in shapes and materials (stone, wood) with earthy atmosphere with a natural palette with rustic touches
17:13 Pacific Northwestern 🏞️ - large glass windows for natural light, blend of rustic and modern, natural materials
17:53 Post-Modern 🎨🟣 (late XX) - eclectic combination, embraces irony and playfulness, creative
18:22 Rustic 🕰️ - rural and nature inspired, natural elements and materials
18:33 Scandinavian 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮 - clean lines, natural materials, light blonde flooring, wool, light and airy cozy aesthetic
19:09 Shabby Chic 💐 - mix of antique and chic, romantic vintage feel
19:36 Southwestern 🏜️ - natural materials, cozy atmosphere
19:50 Space/Atomic Age 🚀 - futurist forms, sleek materials (metal and plastic), influenced mid century modern
20:29 Steampunk 🪔 (XIX Victorian) - combines sci fi elements with vintage ones (past and future fusion aesthetic), metal accents, exposed mechanisms
21:12 Traditional 🪑- classic and timeless look, formal furniture, symmetrical furniture layouts with familiar yet formal environment tied with culture
22:21 Transitional 🌀 - mix between old and new, broad category, traditional feeling style with a brighter and more modern palette
23:13 Tropical 🌴 - bold patterns, foliage, tropical plants
23:53 Tuscan 🇮🇹 - Italian countryside inspired, bege
Thank you! Very helpful
Thank you sooooo much ❤
@@Lumpyspaceranger Took me forever 😂
@@Carolina-rd3gh We appreciate you ❤️
Thank you! I was looking for a comment like this!🤩 super helpful❤️❤️❤️
The interior design video I’ve been looking for, thank you!
Nick, you should write a book with all these design styles. I'd love to have it for reference 🥰
I would also gladly watch an extremely long version of this. I sent this video to my aunt to help her google inspo for her house.
I so appreciate your efforts in putting this together. It certainly helps to clarify those labels!
YEEES! This has made my Pinterest inspiration search so much better. Thank you
You really outdid yourself here Nick. Totally enjoyed this CRASH course in style.
Wow amazing video explained every style with an ease 👏
I love watching your videos. This was by far my favorite! It really showed me what I don't care for at all and, more importantly, what I really love--transitional, arts and crafts, rustic, modern farmhouse. I have heard you talk about many, many of these styles and am aware of the ones that you don't particularly like. Great video!!
Liked immediately. Beautiful video
This is your best video ever...concise, clear and inclusive
This is your best segment ever. This needs to be a coffee table book. Great work!
Concise, clear, inclusive...good job!
This is so helpful. Thanks for running through this for us all
Omg, I have loved your channel for a while but this video blew my mind! I work as a professional digital designer and would like to someday do interior design work in a more professional capacity too, so this primer helped so many trends I’ve observed “click” into place. Thank you for this!
Thank you Nick, I enjoy watching this again and again ❤
omg idk if anyone else plays House Flipper and The Sims and stuff but this just gave me SO much inspiration for styles to decorate with, haha! So many styles I didn't even know existed, and also I now have much more clarity on the differences between a few of the really similar ones. Thank you for this, I'd LOVE indepth looks at some of these in the future! This is AMAZING.
Thank you so much for creating this video, I have learned tons and will probably review it periodically to refresh my knowledge. I second all the comments made about this being made into a book!
Wow I can see the work that you put into assembling this video. Yes there are overlaps in styles and I like that. One thing I miss seeing is Victorian. Not the museum-like rooms of a few decades ago. More livable rooms that are still in keeping with the original principles. There are so many Victorian homes where the current owners want to show their appreciation of that style while fitting into today’s way of life.
So much info in jusr 24 minutes, I was so fascinated tnat I had to watch it twice, Great episode.
Wow! Quite a triumph! Thank you and God bless you, Nick.
I love this video thank you for your amazing work!
Wow! A deep dive, for sure. I immediately recognized the styles that appeal to me, but definitely appreciated some others that I'd like to investigate. Incredible content!!
Glad my style was one of the first ones (art deco), but was enchanted to hear you talk about _Dark Academia_ , _Gothic_ and _Steampunk_ . Usually, they are left out.
Extremely interesting and fun! You did a great job covering these styles and showing examples of them. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you for your hard work!!
Great video - really enjoyed it - interesting and informative - I'm very happy I subscribed to you! Thank you! 👍
Just fabulous!! I found some new styles I've not heard of. You are a gem.
Thanks. This was a great primer. Very comprehensive and enjoyable.
So rare I leave comments but this video was hands down SO HELPFUL! I can finally put some words to my aesthetic design style. Love your channel and sense of humour! Thank you!
Havent even started watching but ive been waiting for someone to do a video on more than five!!
Nick, I think it would be cool to do a series evaluating famous movie set styles. Some of these movie sets have beautiful interior designs. The Great Gatsby for Art Deco, Lord of the Rings for Art Nouveau, etc.
I genuinely love your videos. You are a masterpiece yourself, and so good at what you do. Thank you for all your information. We really appreciate you.
BRAVO!!! That was a ln amazing feat!!! You DEFINITELY deserve major kudos for getting all that info out in a short period of time!! I learned a lot about the differences and how definitions matter. Thank you for such an informative vid!
This is my favorite video of yours. It really showcases all your knowledge.
Wow, I bet that was a lot of work for you to plan/script. Thank you! I now have a short list of the styles that I feel most drawn to which is so helpful! I have a lovely home but it’s time for a complete makeover and I’ve felt a bit paralyzed up until now. Wish me luck as I start my project! 🤞😁
Wow that was awesome. You ran thru those so fast (in a good way) and I think I need to go back and rewatch it again and take notes. Awesome video!
Fantastic presentation. Some of them I was familiar with, but so many I was not! I definitely fall in a few categories! Great job, Nick.
Wow! Fantastic.
Every design client should watch this before meeting a designer to hire!!
Great video! ❤ I don't think I've yelled absolutely not so many times watching a video. 😂 Some design styles I can appreciate without wanting to live in. Some, looking at you post modern, make my teeth hurt looking at them. 😂
I'm mid-century modern and related all the way.
ETA- Anything involving an egg chair has my blessing.
I love this tutorial on historical design styles & quick comments on how each influences each other
My favorites:
01:59 art deco
02:36 art nouveau
03:20 bauhaus
03:35 baroque
03:46 biophilic
06:42 dark academia
07:13 eclectic
11:04 gothic
11:19 Hollywood regency
11:49 Indian
12:50 Japanese
13:47 maximalist
14:28 Mexican
14:44 mid century modern
15:45 Moroccan
19:35 southwestern
20:28 steampunk
23:12 tropical
I was about 6 minutes in when I realized you were going alphabetical order. It made my heart zing! This is the video I didn't even know I needed. It is almost a mini text book of design and a great reference for filling my new home this year. Great idea and perfect execution!!!!
Enjoy your birthday week. This video must have taken you quite some time to put together. Thank you for a well thought-out , planned informational interior design presentation. I found it extremely helpful and enjoyable.❤
Excellent video, very comprehensive but not at all overwhelming.
I've always thought my preferred style was Traditional, but after watching this I realize it's actually Transitional. Thank you so much Nick, this was incredibly eye opening. I am so happy to be a new subscriber!
Fun introduction to the many design styles. I would love to see a video dedicated to Art Deco.
Thanks so much for this! It was fascinating to see all these styles together. I can't describe myself as anything other than eclectic, since I've always just bought whatever I liked, but I've recently made a rule for myself that I'm only allowed one atomic era item per room, because I don't want my house to look like The Jetsons. But they're just so fun!
This video is something I can hang many other interior design videos on as structural support. Thank you!
I would have loved a mention of British colonial but I guess tropical is under that umbrella,, love the relaxing feel of being at a resort that I'll never be able to afford 😊
100% number 1 video on the internet. Fast, informative, and fun! Thank you!!!
NICK! Is Victorian not a design style??? My entire home is based on the Victorian era!!! Is it just considered an era???... You did a fantastic job on this video, btw! I don't know anyone else who could blow out so much info so quickly ❤❤❤❤
Same! I was waiting for it.
Yes, I was wondering from the start if such an iconic style would be included.
@@beebeebop3405 what could be larger than these 2 styles? i know steam punk isn't!
The thing about Victorian style is there isn't just one Victorian style. Gothic for example, which he covered here, is one of Victorian styles popular in the mid-19th century. But you also had styles such as Neoclassical (and sub-categories Greek Revival, Egyptian Revival, etc), Louis XIV, Eastlake, Art Nouveau (which he covered here), etc. It's important to keep in mind the Victorian era covered a span of over 60 years. So, in my opinion at least, there isn't really a simple "Victorian" style. Just my two cents.
Also a book I really liked when I was younger and super into Victorian decor was "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Victoriana (A Comprehensive Guide to the Designs, Customs, and Inventions of the Victoria Era)" by Nancy Ruhling. It's not JUST interior/architectural design, but it does have a lot of info on it and I always found it fancinating. Not a deep dive on one topic, of course, but it can help you identify which aspects of Victoriania you like and then you can do more research from there. :)
Loved this video! You always hear about the different design styles, but you never see a good explanation of them. Very informative - thanks for the info!
This is fantastic, thank you so much for doing this, Nick!
I've watched about 25 "interior design style" type videos, and the ones I really love are the ones that help me understand the history of the style and what it was in response to. Really makes the intent of the style make sense. Thank you as always.
Hi! No chance you’d consider doing like a series where you cover a few interlocking styles and how they differ?
I’d also love to see videos on the sourcing process! Like how does one take an inspiration picture and find products that are similar or evoke that image at different price points
I'm totally 100% organic modern!!
This was such a concise and informative video! I really enjoyed watching it and saying "nope, that's not for me!" I think rather than finding my style it just helped eliminate the ones I definitely dislike! One style I didn't see that is really popular where I live is Spanish Mission Californian. It's red tiled floors, thick white walls with arches, wine cellars and chunky wood furniture.
Ah the dreaded Saltillo tile ! I'm all to familiar with it. Warmer tones usually go well with it
I searched up interior design videos to settle an argument I was having with a friend of mine. We have two very different tastes in furniture. I love more of a modern, black sleek look and she likes more vintage, cottagecore looks. And we somehow got into an argument about how we can never room together because the two styles don't mix. And I somehow started looking for interior design videos to prove that we can mix! And that's how I ended up here, enjoying your videos on interior designing. The argument is long over but I can't stop watching LOL
Thanks for the very informative video. There are so many design styles that it can be overwhelming to sort through them, so videos like this are so helpful.
Stellar video!!!! Like Cliff Notes, or rather:
NICK’S NOTES!
Fantastic overview of 50 different decor styles! Wow!
This video is so helpful and informative! It also made me realize how euro-centric American design is and how many styles (chinoiserie, African, etc) are interpreted thru the lens of their previous colonizers aka oppressors. It’d be great if you could do a video showcasing the authentic styles of these countries
I'm thinking there is no "American" style, unless you go native American. Southwestern is probably the closest you will get to true Native American style. We are imitators of the places we came from.
The BEST summary of design styles, ever!!!
Thank you Nick for pulling this all together for us! It must have been exhausting and time consuming. Who knew there were so many styles? As a non professional I knew which photos spoke to me but never knew how to express what I liked. I’m now going to take a deeper dive into Chinoiserie, Coastal, Contemporary, French Provincial and Grand Millennial/Grandma Chic. I would have never been able to put these styles into words in a million years. I always thought I was locked into the Transitional style. Ever think of a nice, big coffee table book covering this?
I would buy that coffee table book, Nick!!!
This was great for me to sharpen my language around design. Thank you!
Fantastic video! This is so helpful! Thank you! 😊
Dear Nick, Thank you. This is a really thorough review of design styles. I will be referring to it often as this touches on the main elements of each. Seems it would be easy to get distracted and confused and end up designing a cluttered non cohesive room.
Thank you for all the work that went into this collection.
Best to you!