Minimalism is currently a rising style amongst homeowners as despite the lack of fanciful furnishing, many people are attracted to the neatness and simplicity of the design. 

Since it avoids clutter and embellishments, you may feel at ease and calm within a minimalist home. Often times, people would rely on colors or textures and lighting to make their homes appear more regal and classy. 

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Through this design, your interiors give the illusion of a larger home – a valuable asset for many homeowners.

The advantages of a minimalist home include:

• Simple and neat aesthetics
• It looks spacious
• It can be tranquil and relaxing 

Not to be confused with Modern designs, Contemporary style is a self-defined style with a futuristic streak. This means it’s all about being current, innovative and forward-looking, and can encapsulate a variety of styles that are considered en vogue. 

Mostly, it is composed of free-form elements, be it floor-to-ceiling windows or unconventional means of furniture. 

The only rule it does abide by is a cut on clutter. It is very expansive and clutter-free, so if you fancy creative storage, this is one design you may want to try. Think built-in storage and unique ways of displaying items. 

The advantages of a contemporary home include:

• Allowing you to be creative
• No limits to furnishing
• Clever storage spaces

Scandinavian refers to the usage of wood and accented colors that brings out the practicality of a neutral color scheme. As a result, your home exudes a very light-hearted and lively vibe which can be very family-friendly.

Depending on your taste in colors, homeowners can also opt for a monochromatic colour scheme, which makes your home look more spacious. Think white neutrals and woody textures too. 

Scandinavian can be a great look for homeowners who wish to be cut-rate about their decor (see IKEA, for instance).

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The advantages of a Scandinavian-style interior include:

• A homely and cosy ambience
• Family-friendly concept
• Cost-saving

Nowadays, people tend to lean towards the incomplete and bare look of the Industrial concept. It’s a very straightforward aesthetic, and the basics include an exposed brick wall, a few exposed pipes and embellishments with metallic or wooden surfaces to create the industrial ambiance.

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It emphasizes strongly on functionality. Hence, “no-nonsense” furnishings help build up the theme – great for those who wish to impress with an eye-catching and unconventional interior.  However, you can soften the strong tones a little by repurposing old furniture or introducing natural elements, which exudes a more personal touch and a cosier feeling.

The advantages of an industrial-themed home include:

• Easy-to-follow design
• Highlights functionality 
• Spectacular and striking

Unlike the Contemporary style, Modern home design is more clean-cut and decisive. It is natural and straight-forward due to a set of guidelines it follows: basic, traditional and white.

If you’re intending to go for a classy look, you cannot go wrong with Modern since it is a very dignified and refined aesthetic.

All it requires of you are the simplest necessities and your home design is already established.

The advantages of a modern style home include:

• Most basic yet beautiful design
• Easy to accomplish
• Requires only the bare essentials

Design: Luova Project Services, Source: Loftez

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Text: Angela Alexis, Loftez / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew

This article first appeared on Loftez, South East Asia’s premier social media platform for home owners, interior designers and product owners.