How to Find Your Own Design Style: A Journey into Luxury, Calm, and Hygge Living

Your home is more than a space—it’s a reflection of who you are. But with countless design trends and inspiration boards online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you find yourself wondering, “What’s my style?”, you’re not alone.

We have partnered with our friends at Luxury Homes to showcase some of their beautiful pieces to enhance the home. We believe that great design is not about copying—it’s about curating a personal aesthetic that feels deeply right. Whether you’re drawn to quiet minimalism, indulgent textures, or the cosy comfort of hygge, this guide will help you discover a style that is luxurious, serene, and uniquely you.

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1. Start with How You Want to Feel

Design isn’t just visual—it’s emotional. Ask yourself:

Do you crave calm and clarity?
Are you drawn to comfort and softness?
Do you want your space to feel opulent, organic, or both?

If your answers lean toward calm, richness, and softness, your style likely blends elements of hygge, luxury minimalism, or warm modernism.

Luxury Tip: Build your style around emotions. Choose pieces, colours, and textures that evoke a sense of ease, warmth, and refined indulgence.

Think about the types of furniture that would enhance and benefit your home. Shop the Oxley Collection Coffee Table that combines practicality with beautiful relaxed style.

2. Build a Visual Mood Board

Pinterest, magazines, and saved Instagram posts can be helpful—but don’t just save pretty photos. Save images that speak to you. Patterns will emerge:

Are there a lot of neutral palettes?
Do you gravitate toward cosy nooks or grand open spaces?
Do you see rich materials like velvet, stone, or wood?

Once you see recurring elements, you’re beginning to identify the essence of your style.

Luxury Tip: Create digital or printed mood boards with specific categories—living, bedroom, materials, colours—to spot consistent design threads.

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3. Define Your Core Elements

Once your inspiration is clear, outline your design DNA—the key ingredients that make up your personal style. For a calm, hygge-luxury look, your design pillars might include:

Colour Palette: Warm neutrals, soft greys, clay, oatmeal, and muted earth tones
Materials: Cashmere, linen, boucle, raw wood, marble, and soft metals
Lighting: Layered, soft, warm-toned lighting with candles and dimmable features
Details: Clean lines, artisan objects, and meaningful decor

Luxury Tip: Don’t chase trends. Instead, refine these core elements and return to them every time you choose a new piece for your space.

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4. Start with One Room, One Mood

It’s easy to overthink the whole house. Begin with a single room—your sanctuary. For most people, that’s the bedroom or living room.

Ask:
How can I make this space feel both elegant and soul-soothing?

Start With:

Neutral walls in warm tones
Layered rugs and natural textures
Plush throws, oversized pillows, and linen bedding
Calming scent elements (diffusers, candles)
Statement lighting that’s soft and sculptural

Luxury Tip: Invest in one or two high-quality, forever pieces—like a designer chair, a handmade rug, or custom lighting—that anchor your aesthetic.

This Mountbatten riser recliner chair is upholstered in a soft textured Ferrara fabric in a soft blue Carolina colourway.. Ideal to match any scheme.

5. Refine, Don’t Rush

Designing your home is a journey, not a race. Your style will evolve, but the more intentional you are, the more cohesive it becomes.

Ways to Refine Over Time:

Remove pieces that no longer feel aligned
Invest slowly, prioritizing craftsmanship and sustainability
Rotate decor seasonally to refresh without redecorating
Revisit your mood board every few months to stay inspired

Luxury Tip: Embrace negative space. Not every wall needs art. Not every shelf needs decor. Luxury often lives in restraint.

The smallest items can add an extra touch of style. Explore a range of beautiful frames to display your most cherished memories.

Final Thoughts

Finding your own design style is about coming home to yourself. It’s the art of translating emotion into environment—curating a space that feels calm, rich, and wholly personal.

Whether you’re weaving in the cosy textures of hygge, the tranquility of neutral minimalism, or the grandeur of bespoke luxury, your style is waiting to be uncovered, not invented.

At Delcor and Luxury Homes, we’re here to inspire that journey. Let comfort guide you, let beauty inspire you, and let your home reflect you—in the most elegant way possible.

FAQs: Discovering Your Design Style

Q: What if I love multiple styles?
A: That’s normal! Blend elements you love. The key is finding a unifying thread—like colour, mood, or materials—to tie it together.

Q: Do I need a designer to find my style?
A: Not necessarily. A designer can help execute your vision, but your personal style begins with intuition and inspiration.

Q: Can a calm, hygge-inspired home still feel luxurious?
A: Absolutely. Luxury doesn’t mean excess—it means thoughtful detail, quality materials, and

How to find your own design style.