3 Home Design Styles to Inspire Your Next DIY Project with Menards®

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From aesthetics to lifestyle, home interior styles are as diverse as the people who live in them. Whether you’re looking to refresh your space or just need a bit of inspiration, Menards® has the materials you need to design your dream home. Here are three trending interior design styles, along with a few DIY project ideas for each.

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Minimalist 

A minimalist interior takes a less-is-more approach, focusing on designs and fixtures that enhance everyday practicality and functionality. Think open, simple spaces, streamlined layouts, and meaningful, multi-purpose additions. Essential elements include a neutral color palette and a mix of materials such as metal, glass, and wood for a warm, organic vibe.

Modern bathroom with white tile shower, black framed glass door, gray vanity, and bright, clean contemporary design.

Project Ideas:

  • Opt for functional furniture that doubles as smart storage, such as built-in cabinets and double-sink vanities, to maximize space.
  • Intentional shapes and clean lines throughout rooms provide a clean, elegant, and elevated atmosphere, from a sleek bathroom shower sliding door to handleless closet cabinets.

Farmhouse 

A touch of classic charm and modern amenities bring the farmhouse décor style to life. Comfy-cozy is the goal, blending contemporary convenience and vintage elements for a warm, inviting, homey feel. Imagine contrasting details like light paint colors and dark natural materials, along with enhanced architectural accents, such as vaulted ceilings or exposed beams.

Farmhouse kitchen sink with apron front, brushed nickel faucet, and wood cabinets under bright window with greenery view.

Project Ideas:

  • No renovation, no problem. Open up closed-off spaces by creating flowing passageways with sliding barn doors for a DIY-friendly open-concept layout.
  • Make space for more friend-and-family-filled moments with amenities that match, from a deep apron front kitchen farmhouse sink to an extended wraparound porch.

Traditional 

A timeless style, this design approach draws inspiration from the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, these spaces maintain a cohesive look, highlighting classic, calm, and curated details. Often centered on a focal point, elements such as ornamental fireplaces and elaborate chandeliers are key features.

Project Ideas:

  • Consistency is key when it comes to traditional styles, so crown molding and wood paneling can add a uniform and sophisticated touch to otherwise simple walls.
  • Heading outdoors? Arrange your outdoor space around a focal point, such as a fire pit, and place a patio furniture table set around it.

Design your dream space with the help of Menards® by visiting https://www.menards.com/

Location: 5101 Menard Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA

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