Have you ever flipped through design magazines and felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of styles? Mid-century modern? Scandinavian? Farmhouse chic? Don't worry, you're not alone. But here's the secret the magazines won't tell you: your home shouldn't be defined by a single pre-packaged style.

Style is a particular way of doing things, a distinct appearance determined by design principles. It is a way of arranging your appearance and the appearance of the spaces around you. It may be influenced by environmental factors, cultural influences, and economic factors among others.