So here, I will share my experience on developing an interior design style. Honestly, there is no proven scientific method on this however I like to approach design by understanding needs and understanding how I want to feel and then think about the visual elements of design. Try to explore the steps to discover your own style:

Step 01: Understand your personal needs and priorities

Our personality needs are the needs that we organize our personality around. They impact our decisions, behavior, emotions, and feelings of connection with others. Understanding your needs has to come from understanding your true nature and how you can charge and fuel your being. Below are the six main human needs based on research by Thais Gibson,

Rank them based on your preferences:

1.Connection Needs

Acceptance, Affection, Appreciation, Belonging, Cooperation, Communication, Closeness Companionship, Compassion, Consideration, Consistency, Equality, Empathy, Inclusion Harmony, Intimacy, Love, Mutuality, Nurturing, Respect/self-respect, Touch, Warmth

2.Certainty Needs

Choice, Autonomy, Independence, Space/Boundaries, Safety, Structure/Routine, Order, Stability, Support, Food, Movement/exercise, Rest/sleep, Trust, Peace.

3. Uncertainty Needs

Movement, Change, Stimulation, Spontaneity, Experience, Travel, Discovery, Inspiration, Beauty, Joy, Playfulness, Humor, Flow.

4.Growth Needs

Self-Development, Self-Realization, Progress, Opportunity, Expansiveness, Integration Awareness, Challenge, To Understand

5.Contribution Needs

To give, To create (all forms) To write, To nurture, To assist, To be present, To support Presence

6.Significance Needs

Empowerment, Competence, Belief, Meaning, Effectiveness, To feel known, To see and be seen, To be understood, Admiration, Participation, Infatuation, Purpose, Validation, To matter Authenticity, Integrity

Step 02: Describe how you want to feel

After understanding your needs circle the feelings that you want to feel, remember these are related to how you want to feel personally on a daily basis, *spoiler alert* you'll find them related to your needs:

Adopted, Cherished, Defended, Brave, Calm, Composed, Fearless, Together, Gratified, Pleased, Collected, Confident, Happy, Joyful, Assisted, Helped, Loyal, Faithful, Approval, Praise, Energized, Refreshed, Unloaded, Fair, Collected, Clear, Organized, Balanced, Sane, Light, Hope, Joy, Creative, Constructive, Guarded, Protected, Cheerful, Comforted, Encouraged, Delighted, Belief, Clarity, Certainty, Able, Capable, Fit, Powerful, full, Active, Energized, Strong, Innocent, Right, Moral, Good, Easygoing, Patient, Tolerant, Abundant, Enough, At Ease, Attentive, Energetic, Alert, Animated, Lively, Populated, Close, Loved, Sociable, Sure, Confident, Predictable, Seen, Understood , Alive, Attentive, Aware, Flattered, Praised, Complemented, Relaxed, Free, Cleared, Released, Exonerated, Peace, Indifference, Obedient, Compliant, Cherished, Connected, Bold, Brave, Cool, Courageous, Pride, Honored, Respected, Mature.

Step 03: Define your Interior Design Style

After creating a list with both your main needs and feelings take a look to examine the 10 most important needs and 10 feelings that resonate strongly with you and make them your main focus. Now from the list below choose the visual representations that supports the list you just prepared:

• adventurous
• affordable
• aged
• airy
• architectural
• asymmetrical
• authentic
• basic
• bold
• bright
• carefree
• casual
• charming
• cheerful
• classic
• clean
• clean-lined
• clever
• close to nature
• colorful
• comfortable
• contrasting
• conventional
• coordinated
• cozy
• creative
• crisp
• cultural
• custom
• distinctive
• dramatic
• dynamic
• detailed
• different
• dreamy
• easy-care
• eclectic
• eco-friendly
• elegant
• embellished
• exciting
• exposed
• extravagant
• eclectic
• economical
• efficient
• elaborate
• enchanting
• energy
• exquisite
• fresh
• feminine
• flashy
• flea market finds
• formal
• fortress-like
• functional
• gardeny
• genuine
• glamorous
• graceful
• green
• handcrafted
• heavy
• historical
• humorous
• ideal
• imaginative
• impeccable
• incredible
• innovative
• invite
• iconic
• idealistic
• intense
• interesting
• lived-in
• lofty
• luxurious
• machine-made
• male
• matchy-matchy
• maxed out
• metropolitan
• minimalistic
• mismatched
• modern
• modest
• moody
• magnificent
• majestic
• masterpiece
• memorable
• natural
• nostalgic
• old-fashioned
• orderly
• organic
• original
• outstanding
• personality-filled
• practical
• paradise
• peaceful
• personality
• prestigious
• private
• quality
• quirky
• random
• raw
• refined
• refreshing
• relaxing
• repurposed
• restrained
• rustic
• rare
• responsible
• retreat
• sculptural
• simple
• spacious
• spiritual
• structural
• symmetrical
• Secluded
• sensational
• sensitive
• significant
• soothing
• sophisticated
• sparkling
• spectacular
• stunning
• stylish
• substantial
• superior
• sustainable
• tasteful
• textured
• timeless
• thought-out
• travelled-look
• trendy
• unique
• upscale
• uncluttered
• unique
• versatile
• vibrant
• vintage
• vivid
• welcoming
• youthful

And Taraaaaa! You just developed your interior style with consideration to your needs. Does it resonate with you? If you want to elaborate on these one word descriptions go at it! The more description you have the more rooted you'll feel, now take this with you and start searching for inspiration and develop your mood board