When it comes to the different styles of interior decorating, it’s incredibly easy to get lost in a rabbit hole while researching which design choice is right for you and your abode. Contemporary, French Country, Scandinavian, Hollywood Regency… the list truly is endless. But don’t delete your Pinterest 'dream home' boards just yet – we've got you covered with this mini-explainer on three funky interior styles that you might like to incorporate into your own living space.

Memphis is an interior design style that is bold, colourful and will instantly flood your brain with ’80s synth-pop ballads as soon as you set your eyes on it. Named after and created by the Italian design and architecture group, Memphis Milano, the style was a response against the rise of minimalist design trends of the ’60s and ’70s, and merged art deco and pop art to create something that would go on to define the signature style of the next decade. Geometric shapes, electric colours and clashing patterns are what characterises the Memphis style, so check out feral studio and Maison Balzac if you’re forever longing for the neon era of ’80s.

Mid-century modern has been having a real comeback the last few years, proving once again how trend lifecycles are nothing but circular. Don’t let the name fool you, though – this isn’t your grandma’s mid-century design aesthetic! Like its name suggests, mid-century modern has its roots in the mid-20th century, mainly from the ’40s to the ’70s, and largely focused on functionality rather than composition within the nuclear-family home. The modern-day mid-century aesthetic now favours brighter colours, wavier shapes and warm wood tones in comparison to its original design. Take a gander at Sage x Clare and Smeg for your modern-retro fix.

Art Nouveau is the perfect interior decorating style for those of us who still hold on to childhood dreams of one day becoming a fairy princess. First emerging in the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Art Nouveau takes inspiration from the fluid and non-linear movements found in nature – embracing flowers, curves, animals and earthy colour tones as its main defining features. As magical as Art Nouveau is, it can be a little bit more difficult to include in your home if you don’t already live in an early-20th century Parisian hotel (your furniture unfortunately has to do all of the talking if you really want that Art Nouveau stamp of approval). Take a squiz at Polly Fern and Studio Meche for that extra touch of whimsy.