How to Find Your Interior Design Style Before You Build or Renovate

Starting a home build or renovation is one of the most exciting things you'll ever do, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. With thousands of ideas on Pinterest, different trends across Instagram, and advice coming from every direction, it's no wonder many people feel stuck before they’ve even started.

One of the best ways to move forward? Get clear on your interior design style.

And here’s a surprisingly helpful tool: ChatGPT.

A Prompt to Discover Your Design Style

Try pasting this into ChatGPT:

“I’m planning to build or renovate my home and I want to get clear on my interior design style. Ask me a series of fun and insightful questions about my lifestyle, preferences, favourite materials, colours, vibes, and how I want my home to feel. Then, based on my answers, give me a breakdown of my design style (or mix of styles), along with moodboard keywords, colour palettes, and furniture suggestions.”

This prompt works like a guided quiz, helping you narrow down your preferences in a way that feels fun, not forced.

Why It Works

  • It helps reduce decision fatigue by clarifying your aesthetic direction.

  • You get tangible suggestions like colour palettes and materials to explore.

  • You’ll build a moodboard that actually reflects you, not just what’s trending.

Start With a Clear Vision

Designing a home that feels like you starts by understanding what you love and how you want to live. Whether you’re working with an architect, interior designer, or going it alone, clarity up front will make the entire process smoother.

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Let’s take the guesswork out of creating a space you’ll love living in.

Mudhurrah Baskaran