Finding Your Style
Mid-Century, Scandi, Farmhouse, Eclectic, Hamptons, Bohemian ... the list of interior styles could go on. The overwhelming amount of styles and their varying labels can leave you scratching your head.
Having a general understanding of what styles you do and don't like is really helpful, however the key to finding your style is understanding the feeling that you want for your home.
Picture walking through your front door, what do you want to feel when you arrive home? You might want to feel calm and relaxed. Alternatively, you might want to feel excited and energised. There is no right or wrong when it comes to styling your home, as long as your space feels right for you.
Mood Board by Laura Jayne Interiors
My key tips on finding your style
1. LOOK TO YOUR WARDROBE
What you wear can be a key giveaway as to what you like for your interiors. We subconsciously choose our clothing based on how we feel everyday which may help us feel comfortable, confident and ready to tackle the day. Looking at your wardrobe, can you see a common colour palette? Can you see a common fabric? Are your clothes quite structured or more relaxed? Do you favour particular patterns or subtle designs? Take note of all the commonalities.
2. GET INSPIRED
Social media is an amazing tool for inspiration. Follow like-minded people, designers and interior accounts and save what inspires you. You may not love everything within an image but if something sparks joy, save it. After a while when you look back at all of your inspiration, you will get a very clear idea of what you like (and perhaps what you don't like).
3. STAY TRUE TO YOU
Instead of replicating a particular look or trend, stay true to what you like. You may feel you have a mix of styles and that's okay! Allowing for flexibility in your home and selecting items that you truly love will create character and personality.
4. CREATE A MOOD BOARD
Once you have gathered your inspiration, create a mood board. Think about how you want to feel, think about the materials and colour palette that you noted from your wardrobe. Start piecing together a few ideas and when you start selecting items for your home, you can keep referring back to your mood board to ensure you are staying true to what you like.