How to choose an interior style for your house

Interior style shapes just as much as the floor plan: it drives the choice of materials, lighting, furniture, and even the renovation budget. Unlike the facade's architectural style, you can experiment more boldly here — the interior isn't visible from the street, and it can always be refreshed sooner than the facade.

Minimalist

Minimal decor, a neutral palette, an emphasis on form and material quality rather than the number of details. Works well in smaller rooms and pairs easily with smart-home tech — fewer surfaces mean fewer places to hide devices and wiring.

Scandinavian

Light walls, natural wood, plenty of daylight, and cozy textile accents. A practical choice for families with kids: light surfaces forgive small flaws, and simple furniture shapes make cleaning easier.

Classic and neoclassic

Symmetry, molding, noble materials — stone, solid wood, brass fittings. The most expensive style in terms of materials and joinery work, but also the one that ages best and rarely looks dated.

Loft

Exposed utilities, brick or a brick finish, raw metal and concrete. Often chosen for attic floors and houses with high ceilings — the space feels open, and rough textures don't need a flawless wall finish.

How to avoid getting it wrong

• Choose a style for your lifestyle, not for social media photos — molding and white textiles add upkeep for a family with kids

• Consider the room's natural light: loft's dark palette needs more artificial lighting

• Look at the finishing materials budget upfront — classic and loft with natural textures cost noticeably more than minimalist

• You don't have to keep one style throughout the whole house — bedrooms can be cozier than the living room

The final decision is best made together with a designer — at the consultation you'll show reference photos, and a specialist will tell you what's realistic to achieve within your layout and budget, and what's worth adjusting.