Find Your Interior Design Style with Maison Mosaics
When it comes to interior design style, our preferences are as unique as fingerprints. No matter where your tastes fall on the spectrum—from the classic staples to the latest trends—Maison Mosaics has a tile collection that will complement your vision. With a practically limitless array of materials, patterns, colors, and textures, our tiles lend themselves to mixing and matching in ways that create stylish, trend-setting, and timeless impressions within any space
With so many options in the tile collections themselves, of course, it can be helpful to have a broad perspective on the interior design categories that can bring your vision to life. Here’s a quick breakdown of today’s top trending styles—and if you’re interested in additional details and inspiration, please visit the Maison Mosaics Style
Essential Styles
We’ll kick things off with a few of the most popular interior design styles—while noting that Maison Mosaics tile designs enable you to put your own personal creative spin on these tried-and-true themes!
- Traditional style. Drawing on the DNA of 18th- and 19th-century European homes, traditional interior design creates formal-yet-welcoming spaces through ornate details and historic-inspired furniture and decor. Layers of pattern and texture add to the charm of curated conventional rooms.
- Art Deco. Popularized in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, this essential design style is characterized by geometric patterns, symmetry, bold colors, and metallic finishes. Though often pared down a bit to appeal to modern sensibilities, Art Deco feels retro, playful, and visually interesting.
- Contemporary decorating. Compared to pure modern décor, contemporary style is warm, calming, and serene—notable for its architectural elements, decorative details, bold scales, and concise color palette. Simplicity, clean lines, plays on texture, and quiet drama underpin this sophisticated look.
- Industrial interior design. Industrial creates an urban vibe through minimalist spaces and factory-like furnishings that are functional and efficient. Common design elements include neutral color patterns, raw wood, and unfinished metals with a touch of embossing.
- Transitional style. Can’t decide between traditional and contemporary design elements? Transitional gives you the best of both worlds: the beauty and familiarity of traditional design with modern features that keep spaces feeling fresh and casual.
Farmhouse Styles
Don’t be fooled by the name: Farmhouse and rustic elements can make a statement whether you live in the big city, the ’burbs, or the country.
- Farmhouse design. Typically, this style is warmer and more modern than true rustic design—although the balance can be tweaked to suit your tastes. Features such as open shelving, exposed beams, and shiplap accents can be supplemented with industrial details, subway tile, neutral color schemes, and open floor plans.
- Antique farmhouse décor. Less polished than modern farmhouse design and more curated than rustic design, this décor leans into genuine antiques and items with true signs of wear: chipped paint, metals with well-earned patina, and worn-in upholstery as well as upcycled or repurposed items such as crates, canvas bags, milk jugs, and more.
Worldly Styles
A tried-and-try way to find your style is to take the globe and spin it till you find the perfect destination.
- Bauhaus style. Dating back to the famed art movement in early 20th century Germany, Bauhaus is marked by its simplicity, functionality, and clean lines—minimizing clutter and decorations and limiting furniture and accessories to those that are purposeful, functional, and stylish.
- English cottage design. Inspired by the traditional cottages of rural England, this style is exactly what you picture in your mind’s eye: rustic, cozy, and homey, with exposed wood and brick surfaces, muted colors, lush greenery, and natural accents.
- French décor. French style delivers a soupçon of opulence, while vintage and antique accents keep it from being too flashy. Muted color schemes enable large-scale focal points—such as a dramatic, traditional four-poster bed, an eye-grabbing chandelier, or an oversized gilt mirror—to shine.
- Moroccan design. The mystique of Morocco is unmistakable: exotic, elegant, luxurious, and dramatic all at once. As one of the more opulent design options, it is all about colors, fabrics, patterns and lots of freedom and flow between pieces.
- Scandinavian design. Plush textures (even furs and faux furs) and ample coziness set Scandinavian spaces apart from their minimalist relatives. Color palettes tend to be monochromatic, with plenty of shades of black, white, and gray and wood textures—plus layers of natural light—keep the atmosphere warm.
- Wabi-Sabi design. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of the same name, this design style celebrates slow living, the beauty of nature, and imperfect but aesthetically pleasing items. Spaces are uncluttered, soothing, and unassuming, with clean lines, natural materials, and restrained color schemes.
- Global design. Can’t choose just one? Whether you’re a world traveler, history aficionado, or simply have a bucket list that’s all over the map, global design draws from objects, patterns, textures, and colors inspired by cultures from around the world—and highlights skills and craftsmanship that can be found wherever you trek.
Modern Styles
- Modern décor. Broad and adaptable, modern design draws from many of the other styles on this page, but always with a focus on a streamlined look with crisp lines, angles, and edges. Color palettes tend towards complementary hues or shades of gray, black, and white, incorporating both natural materials and metals.
- Midcentury modern design. This style exudes simplicity and functionality, and meshes easily with elements of other styles—allowing its features to be incorporated easily into nearly any space. Midcentury incorporates a broader use of color and softer, more rounded silhouettes than modern design.
- Modern coastal design. More high-end beach home than rustic seaside cottage, modern coastal décor leans heavily on elements of modern design to channel a relaxed, beachy attitude. With seagrass rugs, upscale driftwood accents, and dreamy beach-inspired color palettes, the ocean is never far away.
- Modern rustic design. More subtle than traditional farmhouse or antique style, modern rustic design incorporates distressed, textured, reclaimed, or refurbished surfaces and items with the clean and simple lines of modern design. Hallmarks include neutral color palettes, original and/or exposed architectural details, and a careful balance of rustic and modern features.
Minimalist and Maximalist Styles
Is your style bold and over the top…or do you believe less is more? The choice is yours.
- Minimalist design. Focused on simplicity, neutral/natural color palettes, and clean lines, minimalist design spurns clutter and prioritizes functionality. Spaces can be pared-down and sparse or punctuated with a few luxe items—frequently incorporating natural light and materials and an open flow.
- Maximalist design. On the other end of the scale, this style celebrates abundance, boldness, and the mixing of colors, patterns, and textures. Common maximalist features include busy wallpaper prints, bold floor coverings, full gallery walls, and displayed collections—drawing from different styles as loudly and boldly as possible.
Beyond-the-Ordinary Styles
If you’re daring to be different, these styles ensure a memorable visual impact every time you enter a room.
- Glamorous style. A fashionable blend of lavish fabrics, glittering metals, and sparkly accessories creates an air of elegant and refined charm—always with an eye on balance and functionality. Elements such as tufted furniture, embellished upholstery details, and gold or brass features add to the glam.
- Eclectic design. With its mixing, matching, and layering of design styles, an eclectic space balances the maximalist mentality with neutral walls or flooring. If you can imagine a tufted sofa with patterned, layered rugs and a rounded coffee table with metallic finishes set against a white wall, you’ve got the idea!
- Whimsical design. As the name implies, whimsical designs create light-hearted, inviting, and interesting spaces—and they might even be a little over the top. It’s all about having fun with your design and décor, letting your imagination run free and showcasing your personality.
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