Decorating Styles

Colorful decorating isn’t one look. Dopamine decor, maximalism, eclectic and whimsical rooms, whimsigoth, retro and vintage, boho and global: each style uses color differently, and knowing which one you’re drawn to makes every other decision easier. These guides explain what defines each style, how to get the look without buying everything new, and how to mix styles without the room looking like a yard sale. Seasonal and holiday decorating lives here too, because a colorful home should stay colorful in December.