The fun of design is in the infinite number of possibilities that every room holds. As people in different places and times have come to agree (more or less) on what is and isn't a good look, numerous design styles have emerged until now there is a look for every home, every life and every eye. But there are those which continue to stand out, whether because they are so easily updated to remain modern or because they're so timeless that they just never seem to go completely out of style. But for a quick introduction to the major design motifs, here's our top 10 design styles. A lot of people wouldn't expect farmhouse style to top a list like this, and that's exactly why it's here. Intentionally rustic and a bit old fashioned, modern farmhouse style stands at that perfect intersection of timelessness and easily updateable style. It's core elements, exposed wood beams, brick fireplaces and rough hewn surfaces have an irresistible charm that never completely fades. In fact it's precisely those elements that make farmhouse style so easy to bring into a modern aesthetic. This room contains all of the classic farmhouse elements that give it that earthy feel the style is famous for. All it takes to put a modern edge on the space is a geometric Moroccan rug and a modern standing lamp. The patterned brick interior of the fireplace is another nice touch that lends a contemporary air to this rustic space.
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