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5 popular interior styles
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5 popular interior styles

Contemporary, French, Loft, Scandinavian, and Japandi
Created bydiskill interior design school
Last updated 7/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Identify the key characteristics and elements of Contemporary, French, Loft, Scandinavian, and Japandi interior styles.
  • Understand the typical color palettes, materials, and furniture choices used in each style.
  • Visually distinguish between these styles and apply that knowledge in design decisions.
  • Get inspired to choose or mix styles for their own interior projects.

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Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 1h 16m total length

  • Scandinavian style8:32

    Explore the defining principles of Scandinavian style, simplicity, functionality, democratic design, and natural materials. Learn how light colors, minimalism, lagom and hygge shape warm, airy interiors.

  • Loft, grunge, industrial styles26:38

    Explore loft, industrial, grunge, and brutalism interior styles, from authentic loft origins and open layouts to factory-inspired elements, weathered textures, and minimal brutalist decor.

  • Japanese style, Japandi, wabi-sabi13:37

    Explore Japanese style, Japandi, and Wabi-sabi, three minimal, nature-inspired interiors that use natural materials, neutral palettes, and the beauty of imperfection to create calm, timeless spaces.

  • Contemporary style7:47

    Explore contemporary interior design, a functional, comfortable, and modern style. See how it contrasts with japandi and minimalism, embraces built-in storage and natural materials for open, uncluttered living.

  • French style19:35

    Discover French interior design, blending elegance and history with modern elements, moldings, parquet and fireplaces, plus Provence rustic charm, light textures, and a neutral color palette.

Requirements

  • No design background or experience is required — this course is perfect for beginners. All you need is curiosity and a desire to learn about interior styles. A device with internet access is enough to view the course and complete any creative tasks.

Description

Are you interested in interior design but don’t know where to begin? This mini-course is the perfect starting point! You'll explore five of the most popular and timeless interior design styles: Contemporary, French, Loft, Scandinavian, and Japandi.

Each lesson introduces you to one style and explains its key characteristics — including typical color palettes, materials, textures, furniture, and decor elements. You'll learn to visually identify each style and understand how to apply it in real interiors. Whether you're decorating your home, planning a renovation, or simply want to understand what makes each design style unique, this course will give you a clear foundation.

You’ll also get inspiration and practical tips to choose a style that fits your taste, or even combine elements from different styles in a harmonious way.

This course is beginner-friendly — no prior experience or special tools are required. All you need is curiosity and a desire to learn. By the end of the course, you'll be able to speak the language of design and confidently identify and use interior styles in your own projects. This course was created by the Diskill school in collaboration with instructor and interior designer Anna Rocha.

Join us and start your interior design journey today!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for beginners, aspiring interior designers, home decorators, or anyone interested in learning about popular interior styles like Contemporary, French, Loft, Scandinavian, and Japandi. It’s ideal for those seeking inspiration or starting their first design project.

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