How to find your style
Are you searching for your style? A problem for a lot op people. If you are walking in France you like the Provence style, in New York an urban style and in Mexico a colorful style. Together chaos! And style evolves with life so maybe you are an empty nester or single again. There comes a moment when you look around your home and think…. does this still feels like me? You want a quieter or just a different home for a new phase!
But how do you find your own styIe, of course making a mood board can help you. In the blogs about different interior styles we will give you more information about the characteristics of a style.
This blog was first published in 2020 and updated in 2026.
Interior style Basic
If you are attracted by this description the Interior Style BASIC could well be your style! To be honest, this is my style too. For me its Basic with a Scandinavian touch. I love a balanced room, feeling of space around me but not minimalistic.
If you want to get an idea of this style have a look at the moodboards I created at pinterest in this basic style. I always try to organize all those beautiful pictures so you will find not only a “basic living room” pinterest board, but also other areas like bathroom, bedroom, dining room, kitchen and hall way.
Having a basic interior does not mean a small condo, cheap furniture and little to no style. No a basic interior means a timeless, simple style. Functional and beautiful. The necessary basics made of high quality materials in a neutral color palette. Clean lines, carefully curated accessories, no knick knacks just a single item you love. Art, souvenirs and photo’s are the icing on the cake and will add a personal touch.
Characteristics Basic Style
Inspiration
- Nature,
- luxurious hotel rooms,
- Restaurants,
- the house itself,
- your environment
Places like Como 10 in Milan or the Audo described as “a hybrid space in Copenhagen facilitating and celebrating human interaction, connection and artistic expression”
Keywords
Warm, simple, less is more, functional, natural, elegant, balance, modest, comfortable.
Shapes
- Round or square, oval or rectangle. All shapes are possible, but think of clear lines and ensure balance. Combinations are doing well, like a sofa with round forms and a square rug.
- With custom-made furniture you can make optimal use of the space and thus achieve the desired clear lines.
- sober, flowing.
Materials
- Honest materials such as refined wood, natural stone, marmoleum, wool, cotton, linen, glass.
- Accents: plants, silver, leather, porcelain.
Colors
The basics are the neutrals, white, cream, grey, beiges, sand, taupe and a touch of brown or black. The tones are sober and only in the accents more outspoken colors are used.
Brands
Flexform, Poliform, Living Divani, Flos, Design on Stock, Christian Liaigre, Lulu and Georgia,
CB2, West Elm, la Redoute, Ikea.
Designers
Remy Meijers, Piet Boon, Piero Lissoni, Antonio Citterio, Vincent van Duysen, Nate Berkus,
Specials
- Are you afraid that your basic interior is boring after some time? You don’t have to worry about it! You can transform a basic interior every season with the colors of the season because of the neutral palette. This palette can be mixed easily.
- Edit your style to just the essentials.
“take everything out of the room and only put back what you really like” Jan de Bouvrie
- Customization can help create a calm environment by bringing together different functions in one piece of furniture;
- Details make the difference, like beautiful doorhandles and switch ranges;
- the basic style is suitable in all categories of houses; in a new-build home as well as in a historic estate because this style adapts to the environment;
- The luxury brands I mention are great and a source of inspiration but off course, if this is out of reach, you can use lower priced brands or make a combination of the two.
Enjoy your BASIC interior!
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credits image on top of post: Bolia,
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