Top 10 most popular interior design styles revealed

Homeowners are rethinking how they decorate their homes during the pandemic, driving a resurgence in one particular type of interior design. See the top 10 most popular styles

With many people in NSW hunkering up inside again due to the Omicron wave, many are turning their attention to their homes and exploring options to improve them.

Experts at Uswitch have uncovered which interior decor is the most popular for each room in the house, collating a top ten list by analysing four million pins across Pinterest.

In total, more than 4.9 million pins were scraped across 230 individual searches.
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Vintage kitchen designs were the most popular decor style on Pinterest.

The most popular decor style per room on Pinterest was the Vintage theme seen in kitchens, with a total number of 391,131 pins.

A vintage kitchen can be easily infused with a designer’s personality to be made distinctive, cluttering up the space with anything from aged kitchenware passed down through generations to great finds from flea markets.

Vintage design was also the most popular interior design style for the living room area and was pinned 259,021 times and features antique rugs with oversized couches which emanate a warm, welcoming vibe.

Vintage interiors were a favourite among the Pinterest pins with the unique charm it adds to homes.

Vintage interiors were a favourite among the Pinterest pins with the unique charm it adds to homes, while a contemporary design keeps the house sleek and modern which will never go out of style.

Working from home usually requires a home office space that inspires and encourages productivity. With 52,163 pins, industrial is the favourite look for most Australians and their offices.

Contemporary bathroom with vanity of wood, black basin and taps

An industrial design is characterised by large open spaces, lots of textures and bare brick walls. Its purpose is to look and feel like a work environment, making it a perfect fit for the home office.

A shabby chic decor takes the lead for bedroom interiors with a total of 119,961 pins. This usually includes a lot of prints - floral and polka dots - with beds piled high with ruffled pillows for a touch of nostalgia.

Most popular decor style per room

#1: Vintage (kitchen) - 391,131 pins

#2: Vintage (living room) - 259,021 pins

#3: Contemporary (bathroom) - 172,146 pins

#4: Shabby chic (bedroom) - 119,961 pins

#5: Industrial (home office) - 52,163 pins

#6: Rustic (basement) - 24,400 pins

#7: Shabby chic (Dining room) - 22,122 pins

#8: Rustic (Family room) - 11,664 pins

#9: Vintage (Attic) - 7,841 pins

#10: Rustic (Utility room) - 166 pins

Most popular interior design styles

#1 Vintage - 876,238 pins

#2 Contemporary - 530,883 pins

#3 Rustic - 412,313 pins

#4 Traditional - 385,012 pins

#5 Scandinavian - 375,020 pins

#6 Shabby chic - 359,365 pins

#7 Coastal - 316,009 pins

#8 Bohemian - 300,242 pins

#9 Minimalist - 290,444 pins

#10 Industrial - 215,687 pins

Originally published as Top 10 most popular interior design styles revealed