Inside Michigan Homes: Top Interior Design Styles Across the State

Article courtesy of Kouboo.com.

The most popular home interior design in Michigan is Modern Farmhouse, according to a new study
Modern Farmhouse is the most popular home interior design style across the United States, topping searches in 32 states
Feng Shui is the most popular style in five states, including Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico and Nevada
Rustic and Coastal were the top searches in four states each

Decorating and furnishing a house can bring charm, light and life into any home, which is why many Michiganders will invest a lot of time, care and money in choosing their style. But which styles are the most popular across the state and country right now?

The study was conducted by artisan home decor site Kouboo.com, which analyzed Google Trends data with over 575 search terms relating to 25 interior design styles to reveal the most popular style in each state.

Modern Farmhouse

Modern Farmhouse is the top interior design style in the US, with 32 states choosing this style over any other. Searches for this particular style are the most popular in Texas, where searches average 8,647 times per month, followed by Ohio with 3,717 searches and North Carolina with 3,497.

Similar to country-style homes, Modern Farmhouse gives off a cleaner and fresher aesthetic by including white or light colours accompanied by pottery, wooden furnishings, rattan baskets and earth-toned décor.

This modern spin on country style has been popularised through social media, television and movies which helps to aid people in inspiration, giving them platforms to copy as viewers. Vaulted ceilings, large verandas and neutral-coloured deckings are often top picks for those into the style, but not to forget that this particular style loves to draw attention to classic and traditional features which may already be in the home. Americans also cherish the farmhouse element of this style through its representation of family values, hard work and simplicity.

Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the second most popular interior design style in the US, with five states searching for it over any other style. Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico are the states which dominate the searches for the style, which is known to focus on making any space organized and natural.

The style originates from Chinese art, which helps to organize any space to result in positive energy and improve overall well-being, as well as making your living space harmonious and balanced. If Feng Shui is done correctly, the balance of yin-yang energies causes a constant flow of balance, improving your life.

Rustic and Coastal

The third most popular design styles are Rustic and Coastal, which both have four states searching for these styles the most.

While Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming favor Rustic interiors, Delaware, Florida, Rhode Island and South Carolina favor the Coastal style.

The rustic style concentrates on organic textures such as stone, wood and metal, whereas the coastal style of interior design focuses on reflecting elements of the beach, commonly through beach-style decorations and emphasis on light shades of green and blue.

Mid-Century Modern, French Country, Industrial and Eclectic

The fourth most popular interior design styles each have one state favored over any other interior design style:

Oregon’s most favored interior design style is Mid-Century Modern, which includes graphic shapes alongside a combination of both manufactured and natural decorations in muted tones in vibrant colors. There are normally a lot of outdoor furnishings bought inside the home in this style which helps to create an earthy-minimalistic atmosphere.

Mississippi residents tend to opt for the French Country interior style, which can often be mistaken for farmhouse or cottage core styles due to its homey feel. The French Country style encompasses more luxury elements, often expressed through curved regal furniture in golds and creams. Fluted and cabriole chair legs are often used in this style as opposed to the harsher shapes seen in farmhouse-designed homes as well as more polished and finished paint jobs compared to that shabby chic look other styles incorporate.

New York’s most popular interior design style is Industrial which focuses on materials such as utilitarian and solid metals; often, restored furniture is seen in homes decorated in this style as it brings an effortless character to a space. Wood, iron, steel and aluminium are all quintessential elements of this particular style, as well as rich leathers and copper finishings.

Arkansas opts for the Eclectic interior style, essentially a timeless mix-match of décor and furniture. This style tends to incorporate pieces from all different interior design styles, resulting in a more individual and personal feel. This style never goes out of fashion as the decoration stays ambiguous through constant changeups and re-organization when new pieces are added.

Patrice Gerber, CEO of Kouboo.com commented:

“The Modern Farmhouse style of interior design is the clear winner across the US, when it comes to search popularity. The style blends rustic elements, cottage-core and shabby-chic aesthetics and the key benefit of these is that it can be a very affordable and wallet-friendly design choice, as many items that apply to these designs can be upcycled, repurposed or found in a thrift store.

Regardless, your home is where you surround yourself in a space where you feel the most comfortable and relaxed so it is important that Americans decorate their homes in the way they’re going to feel best, no matter what’s trending.”

State	Top Interior Design Style
Alabama	Modern Farmhouse
Alaska	Feng Shui
Arizona	Modern Farmhouse
Arkansas	Eclectic
California	Feng Shui
Colorado	Modern Farmhouse
Connecticut	Modern Farmhouse
Delaware	Coastal
Florida	Coastal
Georgia	Modern Farmhouse
Hawaii	Feng Shui
Idaho	Modern Farmhouse
Illinois	Modern Farmhouse
Indiana	Modern Farmhouse
Iowa	Modern Farmhouse
Kansas	Modern Farmhouse
Kentucky	Modern Farmhouse
Louisiana	Modern Farmhouse
Maine	Modern Farmhouse
Maryland	Modern Farmhouse
Massachusetts	Modern Farmhouse
Michigan	Modern Farmhouse
Minnesota	Modern Farmhouse
Mississippi	French Country
Missouri	Modern Farmhouse
Montana	Rustic
Nebraska	Modern Farmhouse
Nevada	Feng Shui
New Hampshire	Modern Farmhouse
New Jersey	Modern Farmhouse
New Mexico	Feng Shui
New York	Industrial
North Carolina	Modern Farmhouse
North Dakota	Rustic
Ohio	Modern Farmhouse
Oklahoma	Modern Farmhouse
Oregon	Mid-Century Modern
Pennsylvania	Rustic
Rhode Island	Coastal
South Carolina	Coastal
South Dakota	Modern Farmhouse
Tennessee	Modern Farmhouse
Texas	Modern Farmhouse
Utah	Modern Farmhouse
Vermont	Modern Farmhouse
Virginia	Modern Farmhouse
Washington	Mediterranean
West Virginia	Modern Farmhouse
Wisconsin	Modern Farmhouse
Wyoming	Rustic