How To Discover Your Interior Design Style: 5 Design Personalities Explained | Ashley Childers

hello design lovers I'm Ashley Childers and today I'm going to help you discover your interior design style and also explain five design personalities and what interior design elements fall under each one [Music] we've also put together a free design personalities quick reference guide that you can download below it is going to help you define your interior design personality and let you know what you need to look for when you are shopping and decorating your home so it can reflect your personal style I know you're going to love today's video so be sure to hit the Subscribe button so you can get more weekly design goodness as we drop a new video every Saturday we need to approach our Interiors in a way that honors our personal design style or design personality and the context of our home and creates a cohesive space based on those things so now that we understand how important it is to keep the core principles of our overarching design personality top of mind when we are decorating our home let's dive in to the five design personalities and see which one you are the first design personality I wanted to discuss today is what we call the collector this design personality is charming layered cozy and nostalgic think Cottage core farmhouse French country Coastal Grandma shabby chic English cottage and even modern Americana all of these popular design Styles a fall under the collector umbrella The Collector is defined by layered Interiors with depth and patina soft welcoming upholstery in classic shapes antique case goods and tables made of warm wood tones layered patterns with soft sepia colors antiqued mirrors and aged brass accessories antique ceramics and loose gathered from nature flower arrangements and soft welcoming paint colors the collector's home is cozy and welcoming to the core if a relaxed a linen covered chair worn wooden tables or wall full of antique paintings makes you weaken the knees and then you're probably a collector if the collector is your design personality then really think through the characteristics that define this design style when decorating when you're shopping for your space as a collector you're going to want to look for relaxed upholstery pieces with more traditional Silhouettes covered in natural materials such as linen cotton velvet or flax antique Lighting in patina brass bronze silver or zinc ceramic lamps with pleated fabric shades wicker baskets and trays antique wood framed mirrors vintage oil paintings accessory collections such as antique candle holders plates for wall displays or antique books antique tables and chests with aged patinaed wood finishes throw pillows in natural Fabrics like linen or cotton with soft muted colors and delicate patterns antique hand knotted wool rugs that show sign of wear and character at the end of the day if you have the collector design personality your motto when decorating should be keep it charming and if you fill your home with the items that I mentioned earlier you're going to create spaces that are cozy welcoming and full of charm and character okay let's move on to the second design personality and that is the purest this design style is refined and minimal and usually a little bit on the sexy side in a sleek and sophisticated way this design style encompasses minimalist industrial Danish modern Scandinavian japani and Bauhaus design Styles and is defined by highly edited and curated spaces filled with clean-lined furniture and paired back modern Decor the purists interior focuses on quality not quantity and gives each Furnishings piece in a room the space it needs to be fully appreciated I like to approach this design of Personality with a focus on sculptural pieces that are made from luxurious materials and create tension and interest in a space if a streamlined Chrome daybed makes your heart skip a beat then you are probably a purist when decorating your spaces with a purist design personality you're going to want to look for streamlined upholstery with modern Silhouettes and knife edge seams large-scale abstract art with a refined color palette modern light fixtures in mixed materials tonal textural rugs made out of natural fibers sculptural accessories in high-end materials such as Stone metal plaster or wood and embracing the power of editing and visual Simplicity if you are a purist you are going to want to embrace a minimal mindset but make sure that every piece you put into your home is super special and highly curated speaking of curated let's move on to the next design personality and that is the curator the curator is sophisticated layered Lux elevated and refined this design personality encompasses design Styles such as California casual modern Mediterranean and modern rustic Revival it's all about focusing on a holistic approach when you are designing your spaces and really honing in on every single element in your rooms down to the very last detail the curator design personality is my my personal favorite and it is all about embracing that quiet luxury mindset that is so top of mind right now this design personality is highly curated and thoughtful evoking refined Soulful spaces if your heart skips a beat every time you walk into an Aesop store or if you're constantly adding to your capsule wardrobe with pieces from the row then you are probably a curator if you are a curator you're going to want to approach your Interiors in a thoughtful and holistic way always being mindful of the interplay between the items in your room and the collective statement that they make if you're a curator when you are shopping for your home the things that you're going to want to focus on are Artful and unique accessories that have a sculptural quality heirloom details such as fine wood finishes and dovetail joinery solid unlacquered brass plumbing and lighting fixtures textural soft goods made from natural fibers such as flax mohair linen and suede hand knotted wool or woven natural fiber rugs original art framed in gallery style mats and solid wood frames vintage decorative pieces with unique character and patina okay let's move on to the fourth design personality and that is what we like to call the new traditionalist this design personality is classic Chic sophisticated and Timeless design styles that fall under the new traditionalist design personality are English Elegance shinwazaree Hollywood Regency Grand Millennial maximalism and even a refined version of modern Americana new traditionalists never met a roll dorm sofa or pleated lampshade that they didn't love and they proudly display their grandmother's silver tea service on their faux bamboo bar cart next to the bourbon if you Swoon over chance China and are a sucker for tassels you are probably a new traditionalist things to look for if you have this design personality are gourd lamps with pleated shades tufted rolled arm sofas antique wooden chests with turned legs sisal rugs ginger jars and original oil paintings in antique wooden frames and tortoise shell trays okay I know we have covered a lot but before we move on to the fifth and final design personality let me know in the comments if you have already identified with one of the previous design personalities that I have covered our fifth and final design personality for the day is what we call the free spirit the free spirit gravitates towards Soulful creative organic and textural spaces this design personality encompasses design Styles such as boho chic eclectic Victorian and Art Nouveau eclectic and creative to the core the free spirit loves to be in spaces that feel layered and organic they Embrace color mixing Styles and incorporating natural motif and quirky details into their homes things to gravitate towards if you have a free spirit design personality R well-loved antique and vintage accessories organic layered color schemes patterned rugs with stylized natural motifs sinuous sculptural shaped upholstery layered fabrics and textures that lean on stylized organic shapes carved and detailed wood case goods with warm tones and incorporating plants and floral arrangements into your rooms okay design lovers are you a collector purist curator new traditionalist or free spirit once again let me know in the comments which design personality you have I cannot wait to see what design personality is the most popular in our community if you love all things design follow us over on Instagram and Tick Tock at Ashley children's home for a little sneak peek into my daily design adventures and if you want even more designer styling tips and tricks you're going to want to watch this playlist next as always I'm Ashley Childers thank you for watching and remember good design is for everyone so create a home that inspires you have fun discovering your interior design personality and fall in love with where you live one room at a time foreign

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Length: 12min 41sec (761 seconds)

Published: Sat Apr 15 2023