“defining” your interior design style

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Hi again friends! I'm back after being away for a bit!

This week I wanna sit down and chat about interior design "styles" and why I have an issue with the concept of narrowly defining your taste. There are some layers & nuance to my thoughts on this topic, so I hope I explain myself well

Hopefully after watching none of you guys will feel the need to identify as boho maximalist or eclectic modern farmhouse or anything of the sort!! See u next week !

xx nd

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0:00 intro
2:14 categories
5:40 regional styles
7:55 time periods
9:55 adjectives
10:48 specific aesthetics
12:28 design concepts
14:57 what to do instead
18:11 fin

[tracik]

I would call my style What I Can Afford and Make the Most of What I’ve Already Got.

[travisfellmeth]

Fellow interior designer here. While I don’t necessarily always agree with your arguments, I appreciate how your videos challenge my own point of view and philosophy as a designer, and I respect your opinion, however different it can sometimes be from my own. You have a scholarly, emotional and thoughtful outlook on design that I’m sad to see lacking in most people (and many other designers!) and the design industry as a whole. I’m always intrigued to see what new perspectives you bring each week.

[nika_vodvud]

„YEAH ITS BEEN A MINUTE!!!!“ I said loudly into my phone 😂

[Poesjerina]

Just a small thing but you ended with “that’s all I have for you this week” after a nearly 20 min helpful in-depth perspective on design. That’s all? Don’t sell yourself short! Loved this video.

[_anonymousse]

As a millennial I feel I need to unlearn this "trend" focused approach to design... it's been ingrained in our language for so long. I notice with so many newer younger youtubers a very fresh approach to design that larger centers around "second hand" shopping. For this generation the heart of the fashion and interior design seems to come from this discovery of having one of a kind, unique pieces you spent the effort to hunt down, and gather over time. This approach is really challenging for the format of millennial, youtube interior design "makeover" channels that have to buy a bunch of stuff over a weekend and redo someone's room in a particular style. I love the dopamine hit I get from seeing the before and after on these makeover channels but I am learning to appreciate more the vlog style of new channels where you see people accumulating special pieces over time and living with them.

[tracik]

Over the years, I’ve learned so much about designing my own personal spaces from being very short of funds. It’s meant I’ve really had to think hard and be creative, and the result (now that I have a little more to spend) is that I know what I like and I know what I need. I’ve kept a lot of favourite pieces and that allows for my personality to show through and not get hidden under any specific style.

[readygi]

these videos have been such a blessing. I never knew how to explain to people why i hate these cheap labels and prefer more personal and thoughtful approach to design. i honestly want to cry, you explained it perfectly. so happy you're back.

[DismalScience]

Do you think the urge to categorise styles so strongly springs from internet search engine optimisation requirements? If you don’t associate your style with a set of search friendly tags, it won’t be found online.

[craftyluna]

While I mostly agree with you, those design buzzwords can sometimes help with shopping though. Like if you see a coffee table and you like it but what you need is a dining table, but you're not sure how to describe what you like about it. But the sellers labeled it as a "boho" coffee table, or whatever, so now you have a term to start a search with. At least it gives you a starting point if you don't know anything about design, but you, like, need a table.

[Systematic_Speaking]

Big simple labels are incredibly helpful for beginners. If you're a professional in a space you understand the nuaces and appreciate subtle differnces but most of us aren't there yet. Identifying with, and 'defining' a style, is an accessible way to start improving.

[carrieilbrey]

I’m with you Noah! I’ve been feeling guilty at not knowing my ‘design style’ and now that has gone out the window. Tx

[dcoughla]

Noah, your videos are well worth the wait! It’s all about quality not quantity. This is gold. With regard to design styles, I get that some people need adjectives to the point them in the right direction to the style they’re trying to create or they’re for retailers to describe their vibe. I always come back to the 4 golden rules in your first video as style is always evolving. Works for me.

[HR-remr]

Your approach is defintiely that of someone who has studied actual design. Sally in the suburbs just needs a name to use when she's going to Pottery Barn or online to say so they know what she is talking about... it's more for marketing than it is actual design. And while I totally get what you are saying and its all sacreligious the way these terms are bastardized...It's definitely for consumerism above design truths. Love you take on it...

[anastasiadudko]

Hello Noah and the community! I work in a design&furniture shop and started to watch your videos to better advise our clients. Thank you so much for your channel, and this video in particular - it always bothered me that I could not grasp the idea of "design styles" before, and now I understand why. Sadly, our company's strategy consists of producing short-living, highly trend-influenced collections framed exactly into these "styles". But now, thanks to you, I know better :)

[londonunnie]

After 10 years limited to making small renter friendly design choices, I am finally investing into my own pieces and thinking about room aesthetic more holistically. Love the guided prompts, so helpful as I curate my own personal style!

[johnmarklohner]

Great job with this video! One of my favorites so far. It reminded me why I'm drawn to say designers, like Ilsa Crawford, who design from a philosophical stand point rather than adopting every trend. I'm excited to decorate without the rigged labels and more from a place of values and ideals. Thank you for your content.

[twobluestripes]

you will really enjoy a podcast episode from the podcast Decoder Ring called “Why Do All Coffee Shops Look The Same?”… it gets into the internet’s effect on the interiors. so good.

[autumnrossi]

You should honestly be teaching an entire course on this subject! Honestly, I can’t tell you how helpful and informative your videos are! And you piece everything together in a way that just makes sense. Thanks again for this content :)

[agnieszkaolfans-stechy]

I love the way you think and talk about design, and even the commercial in between is interesting 😅❤

[CindyKavanagh]

Was waiting for this! Thank you. I really appreciate your input on design and bringing it back to philosophy. Thanks for your effort on sharing.