How many types of modern styles are there? Can you tell them all apart?
The design styles of these two renderings
Can you really tell the difference?
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I think most designers think it is modern and simple style, but for experienced designers, the difference can be seen at a glance.
Picture 1 shows modern simplicity; Picture 2 shows American simplicity.
There are many styles of interior design, and each style concept is intertwined with its environment, history, and lifestyle changes over time. Sometimes, it is a headache for junior designers to identify the exact style.
At the end of the article, there is a collection of high-definition pictures of the four major interior styles.
Modern and simple
American simplicity
Take the modern style for example, it is divided into: modern simplicity, modern Chinese style, modern American style, postmodern style, modern light luxury, etc. It would be very tiring to understand all the subdivisions of interior styles.
# 01
"Modern style summary"
Modern style originated in the 1960s, features:
1. In modern home spaces, colors should jump out. The extensive use of high-purity colors is bold and flexible.
2. With simple lines and few decorative elements , modern style furniture requires perfect soft furnishings to show its beauty.
3. Pay attention to function and space organization , pay attention to the formal beauty of the structure itself, keep the shape simple, and oppose unnecessary decoration.
Specifically divided into : modern simplicity, modern Chinese style, modern Western style, postmodern style, and modern light luxury.
Modern minimalist style
Modern Chinese style
Modern Western style
Postmodern style
Modern light luxury style
# 02
"European style summary"
From the figure below we can clearly see
1. The European style focuses on the changes in the linear activities of the interior space , and pursues the changes in shapes and layers in the furniture and wall decorations.
2. The interior is brightly colored , with rich changes in light and shadow. Most of them are decorated with wallpaper, carpets, curtains, bedspreads, and classical decorative paintings or objects.
3. European-style living rooms prefer large light bulbs on the ceiling , and the floors are mostly made of marble, which looks very luxurious and grand overall.
Specifically divided into: English countryside, American countryside
British rural style
American country style
# 03
"Chinese simplicity, casual mix and match, Mediterranean"
1. Chinese simplicity: It has both traditional Chinese style and modern simple style, without the dullness of Chinese style and the elegance of simple style. It is calm and generous , without the luxury of splendor, but with unique taste.
2. Casual mix and match: Instead of adding elements of various styles together, they are combined in a prioritized manner , breaking the boundaries between modern and classical, luxury and solemnity, and complexity and simplicity.
3. Mediterranean: pure color scheme; uncut lines; unique decoration style.
Simple Chinese style
Casual Mix Style
Mediterranean style
# 04
"Simplify the complex and return to design"
Image source: Parasite Movie
After looking at all the style renderings, do you think it is a headache for junior designers to distinguish the exact style types?
Image source: Parasite Movie
Image source: Parasite Movie
Image source: Parasite Movie
Is style really that important in design?
Interior design is to use the power of space to influence and infect people. No matter what style it is, it is inseparable from people's needs. Therefore, designers should learn more about the needs of users, the structure of the house, the number of people in the family, the main activity lines, the usability of the space, and the color matching of soft furnishings. These are more practical and effective ways to solve customer needs.
Image source: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Image source: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Therefore, in design, we only need to clarify the general style direction of the interior. There is no need to be too confused. As long as we understand the main schools, we can pay more attention to the current design!
Here, we have integrated the four latest interior style galleries of 2020 to establish a basic style framework, so there is no need to worry about whether it is foreign modern or domestic modern, whether it is European pastoral or American country style.
I hope that one day, we can say, I will design a comfortable home for you instead of a European pastoral retro style house.
High-definition photo collection of the four major interior styles
Data preview
【01】Modern styles at home and abroad: color matching
【02】Chinese style: the transformation of space
【03】European style: the experience of beauty
【04】American style: a combination of movement and stillness
01. Color matching - simple high-grade gray and urban blue
New Town House Modern Style City Blues
Home bedroom
02. Changes in Space—Villas and Apartments
03. Experience of beauty—comfort, elegance and fashion
Comfort
atmosphere
Fashion
04. Combination of movement and stillness—tranquility and romance
