Australia’s Favorite Furniture Style
A survey conducted on 3,700 Australians reveals their favorite furniture styles. The results showed that people in eight states have tendencies over three modern, contemporary, and country furniture styles.
Let’s look at the key statistics on the most chosen furniture styles in each state in Australia.
Key Stats
New South: modern
Queensland: contemporary
ACT (Australian Capital Territory): contemporary
Western Australia: country
South Australia: contemporary
Victoria: modern
Tasmania: country
Northern Territory: modern
Furniture Style Options
Unlike those three, furniture styles for interior design come in various options. Below is brief information on 11 furniture style options.
Classic Contemporary
This style typically uses handcrafted pieces that give a traditional yet sophisticated ambiance. Timeless designs make classic contemporary still a good fit even in modern society.
Contemporary
Slightly different from the classic type, contemporary design omits the traditional nuance in the furniture. For example, houses with this type of design have stronger modern and minimalistic vibes.
Cottage
The definition of ‘cottage’ may be different among cultures. But, this type of design refers to a small and cozy home in the countryside.
One of the main characteristics of the cottage style is it prioritizes function in a limited space. Moreover, houses implementing the cottage style commonly have rustic designs.
Country
Country interior design highlights simple, cozy, and casual living, representing those who live in the countryside. For example, the robust characteristics of the country style are pastel colors and vintage wares.
Scandinavian
Sleek and modern decorations are the main characteristic of the Scandinavian style. It emphasizes clean, simple, and minimalistic furnishing to represent modern and cozy living. In addition, Scandinavian styles often emit a sense of calm and zen, making them a favorite for many homeowners.
Eclectic
Eclectic is more dynamic compared to the previous styles. One of its characteristics is using mismatched furniture, such as implementing contrasting textures and combining several styles in a room.
Industrial
Inspired by old factories, interiors implementing industrial style usually use metal features and natural touches. This type of design also combines vintage furniture and emphasizes minimalist living.
Mid-century
Popular during the 1940s, the mid-century style is yet far from being outdated. It’s another timeless style that has anti-mainstream features.
The main characteristic of the mid-century style is clean lines, muted tones, vibrant color, natural or manufactured materials, and implementation of high functionality.
Modern
Modern interior design styles emphasize a minimalistic and monochromatic color palette.
Geometric shapes, clean lines, and natural materials are also the main features of modern interior design.
Retro
Retro design combines past and present styles. Commonly, the retro style utilizes bright and contrasting colors.
Tuscan
Houses or furniture with Tuscan styles usually gives an elegant vibe with sun-baked looks and wooden wares with sturdy finishing. Also, they give a home a sense of luxury which some homeowners love.
Conclusion
You can choose several options as an interior design style for your house. However, Australians commonly choose modern, contemporary, and country furniture styles. Take a look at the infographic below to see a more detailed result of the survey.
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