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Decorative Styles From Around the World

If you’re looking for inspiration for designing your new home or redecorating your current space, it may be helpful and refreshing to look at styles that come from other countries. Many recently have become trendy in the interior design world and on social media, but that doesn’t mean they can’t bring a unique flair to your home. Here are a few beautiful design styles from around the world that will motivate you to get decorating.

French Country

The French country style of decorating is meant to be reminiscent of a cozy farmhouse, with warm tones and vintage pieces. French country furniture is often a bit worn, has rounded edges and can also be mismatched. Although this style can lean toward rustic, it’s also elegant in its use of ornate elements like crown molding. Botanical and patterned accents are key to pulling off this style, as are natural materials like wood and stone. Because this style is so versatile, it could even be considered bohemian.

Moroccan

If jewel tones and rich textures are more your style, a Moroccan-inspired design may be the perfect inspiration for your home. This style is colorful in its accents, so you should pick at least a few key colors to implement throughout your space, such as on your walls, in patterned rugs or on decorative vases. Textures are very important in this style, which can include tasseled rugs and pillows, handwoven wall hangings and even stained glass. Moroccan furniture typically has rich wood tones, ornate detailing and a vintage look.

Scandinavian

On the other hand, if your style is more minimal, the decorating style used in Scandinavian countries like Sweden consists of cleaner lines and neutral colors. This style has become very trendy because of its relaxed and airy feel and how easy it is to replicate. The color scheme is typically calm and doesn’t stray far from grays and beiges. However, wood tones are key to adding depth to this understated style, so furniture in wood tones like pine and accent pieces in wicker will pull everything together. Cozy textures like sheepskin also help to warm up the space.

Decorating a new space or making over an old one can feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to start. If you need to spark some creativity, try checking out these country-inspired styles. Whether you want to try a completely different style or simply want to change up your current space, there’s a lot of inspiration to be found in interiors around the world.