Step 1: find your style
interiors.guide for my yuppies
Gals and humans!
I’ve missed you. This week’s been a blur late-night Pinterest binges and branding updates—and I’m redesigning the site (!!)
This week’s how-to is all about style identity—no boxes here, just the bones to help you define what you like and why. ✨
For all the new faces: I send interior design trends, cool things to check out, and a weekly Yuppie how-to. The Pinterest board is locked and loaded, happy pinning!
✨ Trends This Week
Interiors as theater → Milan Design Week went full stage set. Dimore Studio’s drama, immersive spaces, and total fantasy… plus CH&H HQ is just plain cool
Overhead lighting is getting bigger. Has it always been this HUGE ?!
Floor-to-ceiling material moments → I’ve got cave-like symptoms
Retail is shifting its influence across mediums We don’t say “intersection” anymore finance bros… Retail spaces are now livable homes.
🕵🏻♀️ Check This Out
My old design firm killed it at Milan Design Week (!!)
🛏 Marimekko’s dreamy bed takeover
🛠 Artisans to know : Yuri !
🍼 + Check out her site + don’t miss the CUTEST Baby blankets
Jasper Morrison Exhibition is nostalgic
🧠 Yuppie How-To: Find Your Style
It’s high time we design our own worlds, so where do you start?
Some designers and ~chic~ influencers will tell you the do’s and don’ts, the rules and tips of the trade, but many times this advice comes from a place of arrogance and egocentricity - obsessive about their view of the world…
I hear you, studying design takes time, attention, and MAJOR interest which many of us don’t have. So, as a wayfinder if you will, I recommend starting with 1 of 3 styles : minimal, maximal, or traditional.
What feels most like you?
I guarantee finding furniture will be way more fun once you orient yourself (at least for the the big ticket items)… accents and fun little bits and bobs - don’t stress :)
🌱 Minimal
Era: 1900s–1950s
Movements: Bauhaus, Art Deco, International Style
Vibes: clean lines, function > flair, always crisp
Icons: Jean-Michel Frank, Eileen Gray, Richard Neutra, Arne Jacobsen
💫 Maximal
Era: 1960s and beyond
Movements: Pop Art, Memphis, New Minimalism
Vibes: bold, playful, a little weird
Icons: Faye Toogood (forever fave), Verner Panton, Sabine Marcelis, Nifemi Marcus-Bello
🕰 Traditional
Era: Pre-1900s
Movements: Arts & Crafts, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau
Vibes: ornate, historic, rich textures and romantic tones
Icons: William Morris, Josef Hoffmann, Gustav Stickley
🛍 BONUS TIP: Want the look for less?
Copy a design icon’s 1stDibs listing URL and paste it into dupe.com.
Stay in school kids!!
xx Sam G
how is this my first time hearing about dupe.com omg !