Explore the World’s Interior Design Styles
The Global Design Registry is the world’s most comprehensive index of interior and architectural styles.
Explore interior design by category
Discover styles by their cultural origin, popularity, or historical significance.
Global Styles
Interior design is a language spoken around the world. Explore traditional and modern styles from every continent — from African Minimalism to Balinese Organic.
Popular Styles
These are the styles most loved by homeowners, designers, and architects today — Modern Farmhouse, Japandi, Bohemian, and more.
Historic Styles
Discover the origins of interior design through Classical, Victorian, Bauhaus and other influential historical styles that shaped how we design today.
Browse by Style Category
The Global Design Registry organizes styles using a powerful system of families, typologies, and design logic.
Explore our foundational categories to understand how interior styles relate to each other — and to the cultures, values, and aesthetics they express.
Style Families
The big-picture groups that link similar styles together — from Minimalist and Maximalist to Traditional and Contemporary.
Style Families help you navigate the broader design landscape with ease.
Style Taxonomies
Deep-dive classifications based on culture, history, geography, and design logic.
Discover how styles like Ancient Egyptian, Bauhaus, or Japanese Minimalism are organized in time and space.
Style Archetypes
Explore the 8×2 Style Archetypes — our signature method for classifying styles based on logic, form, ornamentation, and spatial behavior. Each archetype maps how a design thinks, not just how it looks.
Style Personas
Style Personas combine emotional tone, visual identity, and spatial behavior into unique design characters.
These personas help match styles to personality, mood, and lifestyle.
Interior Design Style FAQ
New to interior design styles? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions, answered with clarity. Explore definitions, categories, how to find your own style, and where to begin.
What is an interior design style?
An interior design style is a recognizable pattern of visual, spatial, and material choices that create a cohesive look and feel within a space. Styles often reflect cultural, historical, or emotional influences.
Why are there so many different styles?
Styles evolve over time due to changes in culture, geography, art movements, technology, and personal taste. That’s why we catalog over 475+ unique styles — and counting.
How are design styles categorized?
At the Global Design Registry, we use a custom framework that includes Style Families, Taxonomies, Archetypes, and Personas to provide deeper insight into how styles work and relate.
What’s the difference between a style and a trend?
A style is enduring and structured, often linked to design history. A trend is temporary and influenced by current cultural movements, social media, or market cycles.
Is there a correct style for my home?
There’s no single “right” style. The best interior design style is one that aligns with your personality, lifestyle, and spatial needs. Our style quiz and persona tools can help guide you.
How can I identify my interior design style?
Start by noticing what colors, shapes, and materials you’re drawn to. Take our free Design Persona Quiz or explore the 8×2 Style Matrix to find your best fit.
Can I mix different interior design styles?
Absolutely. Many modern spaces successfully blend two or more styles. We call this a Hybrid Style, and it’s part of what makes interior design creative and personal.
What are some of the most popular interior design styles?
Styles like Scandinavian, Modern Farmhouse, Industrial, Bohemian, and Mid-Century Modern are currently among the most popular — but there are many others worth exploring.
What if I’m interested in styles from another culture?
Cultural exploration is welcome — but respectful integration is key. Our Style Taxonomies can help you understand origins, evolution, and how to honor cultural integrity.
Where should I start as a design student or hobbyist?
Begin by browsing our 30 Foundational Styles, read our Style Deep Dives, or explore our free design study resources to build your understanding step by step.