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The Best of Both Styles.
Hello, and welcome home decor lovers. I'm Sue.
And I'm Val.
And this is Design Meets Decor, brought to you by Naomi Home.
In this podcast, we will analyze our home decor styles, act as a mirror that showcases who we are as a person, and provide inspiration for styling and upscaling your spaces.
We do all of this while living, laughing, and low-key lucid.
In this episode, we will continue in our journey where we will go over our 56 home decor styles that we have in our quiz. Today, we're going to talk about Hollywood glam and Southwestern. If you're interested in finding out which home decor styles you match with, you can check out the link in our bio, take the quiz, and then join us back here at Design Meets Decor where you will learn more about your style and what it says about you.
And now, we will get started with Hollywood glam. I did had a lot of film history classes, and the overall layout of this home decor style does remind me of, like, those sceneries of homes that I've seen.
I see that. Mm-hmm. I think this, this whole style does remind me of, like you said, movies. Very specific thing that this style reminds me of is that one Marilyn Monroe painting.
Oh.
I imagine this house will have a big Marilyn Monroe painting in it.
Definitely, yes. It also reminds me of the Hollywood Walk of Fame- Mm ... since it's obviously called Hollywood Glam. It does remind me of that.
Yeah, I think people who get this style probably want to capture the Golden Age of cinema, so you see a lot of vibrant and energized colors.
This style uses a lot of contrast between black and white, but if you were to add color, it's a lot of vibrant tones, like maybe an amethyst, emerald, ruby, all grounded by metallic gold or silver.
Yes, I do like this color palette. A lot of these either classic home decor style or luxurious home decor styles tend to go for the jewel tones-
Mm
like those amethysts and emeralds and rubies that you mentioned, and just how these colors have, like, a very vibrant personality. The people who embody this home decor style are often charismatic, confident, and social individuals. They're the type of people who view their home as a stage for entertaining and self-expression.
I also would say that they're very radiant, very unapologetic. True, yes. Um, so think big personalities. They like the dramatics. They like to be in the spotlight, and they like the art of a grand entrance. I just feel like this is the personality of a stereotypical celebrity.
A celebrity.
Just very, like, unapologetic themselves.
They like to express themselves.
I still see people who aren't celebrities embodying these home decor styles, but for me personally, I don't... I don't know. I don't think I fit the description of the people who embody this style. The closest thing I have in common is maybe that I view my home as a stage for entertaining-
Mm
uh, as in, like, hosting and having people over, but not much for self-expression. I'm also very shy, so I don't fit the social individual aspect of the people who embody this style either.
Yeah, I think we're in the same boat here. Mm-hmm. I think people who embody this style are very social, of course, and I am also not very social.
I would say maybe unapologetic, but I don't think to the extent that people who embody this style are.
The type of materials that this home decor style uses, you will see a lot of metallic accents, like gold and chrome, as well as polished marble. A lot of shine. There is a lot of, like, shine and glimmer into this style.
Yeah, and you can even see that on the fabrics, too. Mm-hmm. So they like to use satin, silk, velvet, a lot of shiny fabrics. They like to use faux fur, and they like, um, crystal or mirror statues.
Yeah, and going back to the color palettes, how they like to use the contrast of black and white, they do like having black and white marble tiles.
Mm-hmm. You see a lot of this glam also in the furniture choices. Mm, yes. You see a lot of tufted velvet chases, mirror vanity tables.
Yeah, I agree. The furniture here is very glamorous. You will even have some, like, diva silhouettes, which is like, think of the most fabulous person you know, but it's the furniture, and that's it.
You see a lot of large mirrors, vanities. They like the shine, not only in the materials, but also kitchen, everything.
Yes, even for, like, lighting option, they do like Art Deco chandeliers, which Art Deco will be another home decor styles we will be going over in the future. But it's similar to this one in a sense that they're both luxurious.
Speaking of luxurious and grand furniture pieces, a Naomi Home product that would look good within this style is our Naomi Home Vera Makeup Vanity. With three adjustable lighting modes, warm, natural, and cool. It also has seven soft-close drawers, a built-in charging station with two power outlets and two USB ports, so you can do your makeup, blow-dry, and iron your hair all in the same spot.
Yeah, this vanity embodies the whole theatrical and Golden Age of cinema look that this home decor style is going for. Another furniture piece that would fit in very good in this style is our Naomi Home Catalina Headboard. This is a contemporary headboard. It comes with a beautiful nail head detailing along the borders, and a flowing top made to complement any bed and bedroom.
Yeah, I agree. I do like how this headboard would also emphasize the glamorous look that Hollywood glam goes for.
I agree. I think it also fits that diva silhouette.
True, yes.
And the, of course, the tuft detailings. Which is something I actually don't like about this style, the furniture choices. I like the diva silhouette, but I'm not a huge fan of tuft-
Tufting?
Uh, yeah. Oh. I don't like the buttons. I don't like the sofas with the tufting. I'm not a big fan, to be honest.
I'm actually surprised you say that, 'cause I don't like them either because I like the modern and minimalist look with no detailing. I am surprised, 'cause you tend to like the opposite of me. Yeah.
But at the same time, I understand you, 'cause yeah, I don't like- Me either ... tufted furniture as much.
I think we're still on the opposites, though. I like furniture with prints,
like silk- With print? Oh, yeah, no. Rose. Yeah, we're still on the opposite, for sure.
Yeah.
Something that I like about this style, I do like the shine here in Hollywood glam, but it's too luxurious for my own liking.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, I agree.
Mm-hmm. However, if I had to put this home decor style in a specific room, I would definitely put this, like, in a glam room or even a large extension of a, like a walk-in closet type of thing- Mm-hmm ... where I have a vanity, those large mirrors.
Yeah, I think a lot of aspects of this style would go well in a glam room.
'Cause I also agree, the chandelier choices that this decor goes for would look really nice on, like, a walk-in closet, maybe with a table in the middle and then a chandelier on top. I think it'd look really nice. But yeah, I think if someone was interested in bringing this style into their home, I would for sure tell them to emphasize the glam part of it, the shiny fabrics, um, the shiny materials for the flooring or maybe the kitchen cabinets, things like that.
The diva silhouettes, I feel like the furniture choices are a big part of this style.
And those black and white marble tiles- Mm-hmm ... will help, definitely the shine. Incorporated that color palette also- Mm-hmm ... of the contrast between the black and white, as well as those faux fur, silk, satin, and velvet fabrics- Mm-hmm
just to emphasize the luxurious feel of this home decor style. That would really help I do like how this style looks, but even so, I don't think I will be able to live with it. It's not ugly. I do like it, it's just, uh, I don't see myself living in such a luxurious home or room 24/7.
No, yeah, I totally agree.
I think it looks very pretty.
It is. Yeah.
If I were to be invited into a home that looks like this, I would be like, "My God, it's so pretty." But yeah, personally, I wouldn't wanna live in it. I think it's a bit cold, 'cause everything is just so, like, shiny and, like, lacquered, so I'm not a big fan, but it, it does look nice.
So with all the, the different fabrics, the different colors, the different types of furniture and core pieces that you can use in this style, I'm gonna guess that you guys will agree that this is a maximalist home decor style.
True. They do follow though so that more is more philosophy- Mm-hmm ... within their decor, so definitely a lot of decor in their surroundings, but to be noted, it's a lot of luxurious items.
Yeah. They prioritize that over s- other, like, home decor styles. So that's all we wanted to go over for this home decor style. So for Hollywood glam, we talked about the color palette, how it, it uses high contrasts of black, white, and, and energized, vibrant jewel tones mixed in with these metallic gold or silver accents.
We talked about the personality of the people who embody this style. We mentioned how they're often charismatic, confident, and social individuals, how their personality is radiant and unapologetic. We went over how the furniture uses diva silhouette, tufted velvet sitting, large mirrors, and vanities. And we talked about how the material used velvet upholstery, faux fur, plush fabrics, and metallic accents like gold chrome.
And now we'll continue with Southwestern.
This style reminds me of a desert. It reminds me of a house that would just be in the middle of the desert.
Yes, I agree with you. It does remind me of a house in a desert. It also reminds me, for some reason, of cowboys.
Mm. Mm-hmm.
It does remind me of the Old West.
I see that.
Mm-hmm. It does have this earthy color palette, like terracotta, burnt orange, ochre, turquoise, which tend to mimic the desert.
You will see that mostly in the floor too, since this style does use something called Saltillo tile.
True, yes.
It's like a terracotta colored tile.
True, it does... The Saltillo tiles tend to be more of a smooth finish than traditional terracotta tiles.
So it's a nicer look, more for indoors rather than outdoors.
So you see the people who get this style, they're very respectful of the earth and its traditions. They're very adventurous and independent people. They like things made out of clay, wood, and stone, so a lot of natural materials.
Yes. Their personality's also resilient and authentic.
They have that deep appreciation for heritage, as you mentioned, and s- and craftsmanship, and the wide open horizon. Yeah, so very outdoorsy- Yes ... individuals, which is why I don't think I fit the description of the people who embody this style. Going outdoors, like either camping or horseback riding or to climb a mountain, not really the type of activities that I'm into, so definitely do not fit the description of the people who embody this style.
You're a modern girl at heart. I am,
yes.
Yeah.
Definitely.
I would say in some parts, I think I'm not very adventurous, the, but the very little adventurous things I've done, I really enjoyed. So I do like those things better than indoor things, but I haven't done much of that. I do try to take care of the earth.
Mm. I feel like people who have this style would also do the same. And I like things made out of clay. I like handmade things. So I would say in those aspects, I do relate to this style.
I see, yes. I would also like to say, like, I don't fit the description, but I would like to be more adventurous. But it's just, it's, it doesn't fit my personality, unfortunately.
I know people who have this style- Mm-hmm ... also like rocks and minerals. A lot of people use those now.
Liking rocks and minerals, especially for one's decor, it is, like, a little bit more common, 'cause you can have a rock here and there. Mm-hmm. I do like stones a lot, more like in the material rather than having it as like a decor- Oh,
okay
option.
So yeah, you'll see a lot of true materials, just like how they like to use rocks. You'll see cowhides. This style really likes cowhides. They like wool, they like leather and cotton. So a lot of natural materials.
I definitely imagine like cowhide rug within- Mm-hmm ... this home decor style. But they like using other materials, like wrought iron, dark tone woods, clay, and as we mentioned before, stone.
And you can find these materials used within their furniture usage. You will see a lot of leather sofas and accent chairs that also incorporate leather or suede fabrics within.
You also see a lot of things with hand-carved details. So something this style likes are the Navajo-inspired rugs. Mm-hmm. Yeah.
They like wool blankets, and they like dark finished wood.
And you will see a lot of wrought iron and metal frames within their furniture selection.
So a good furniture piece that would really fit into- Mm-hmm ... this home decor style is our Naomi Home Freja Sofa in either Tan or Espresso. This is a three-seater sofa.
It features a leather upholstery with foam-filled cushions, and it offers that luxurious feel and look. It also fits right into the color palette-
True,
yes ... with those terracotta tones.
This is a very nice piece, yes, to add, especially like as a big oversized furniture piece to have in a home. I would say since they like the wrought iron or metal frames added into their furniture, I would recommend our Naomi Home Paola Dining Set in the Rustic Brown finish.
This dining set includes a sturdy table with bench seating, combining comfort and function for a cozy mealtime experience. But this home decor style is actually a maximalist home decor style, so you will see a lot of decor. This home decor style does have a lot of noise within their rustic use of materials and in the overall layout of the decor.
Like we've mentioned before, they do like handmade things, so you'll see a lot of pottery around, some succulents, artisanal crafts, and rocks and minerals. True. And then also, I feel like something else that feeds into the maximalist part of this style are the exposed ceiling beams, or people also call them vigas The exposed ceiling beams, something I really like about this style.
I see how it also fits into, like, the desert-ish southwestern look, but I think it also fits into the style I got, which we'll talk about in another episode, 'cause it's very old-timey.
Definitely. I do agree that the ceiling beams do fit this home decor style so well. Personally, not a big fan, but something I do like, I've always wanted to have faux fur cow print rugs.
Mm. I've always liked them since a kid. They don't fit my decor at all, and nobody in my family likes them, so I will probably never have a cow rug, but I always think they're, like, so cool. I do like cows. Just 'cause I, I keep thinking of cows, I think this would be a good kitchen color palette-wise- Mm. And with the exposed ceiling beams.
It would look very nice in a kitchen since it's kind of farm-themed- Mm. Type of kitchen. I could definitely see it there.
I see that, too. I think I would If I were to have, like, an outdoor patio, I would probably... I like the, the Saltillo tiles. I think it would look really nice in, like, an outdoor patio, and, like, with the pottery and-
Stones
the, the stones- Yes ... and the succulents. I think it's very outdoorsy, so an outdoor patio.
I never thought of outdoorsy. I'm glad we finally mentioned a space to decorate outside- Yes ... 'cause that's something we should be also considering- Mm-hmm ... within home decor. So yeah, definitely, I do see it outdoorsy, uh, southwestern style, like a patio thing.
Mm-hmm.
And just like in the tiles you see the terracotta colors, I feel like that's the most signature part of this style. I think the color palette's very orangey. It's a very distinct color palette, just because it uses the same color, just in different tones. So, you know, like, the terracotta, the burnt orange, and then here and there use the turquoise.
So I think the color palette for sure.
Yes, definitely incorporating the color palettes, but if you are somebody who's a little bit more minimalist but still likes this warm color palette, you can definitely try this subcategory of desert modern. Now, desert modern is a home decor style that blends mid-century modern and southwestern.
You can incorporate this style by using a color palette of soft white, beige, terracotta, warm taupes, and ochre. And instead of using dark tone woods, change it up to lighter tone woods so that it's a little bit more distinguished as desert modern rather than southwestern. But going back to southwestern, I personally don't see myself living in this style, mainly because it is a warm color palette, which I prefer more of the neutral colors.
It is a beautiful style, but not the type that I would like to incorporate in my own home.
Yeah, I agree. Mm-hmm. I also, I like the color palette, but maybe not for a home I also, I l- I love the clay parts of it, like the-
The craftsmanship ...
the craftsmanship- Yeah ... the pottery. Um, but overall, just the whole look of it, I'm not a big fan of.
It does... It, it very much sh- like reminds me of the desert, so I'm not really- True ... that's not a, a look I'm really going for.
I, I think I agree with you that I, I do like the craftsmanship aspect of this home decor style the most, but I don't see it fitting my personal taste in decor. Mm-hmm.
So to summarize everything we went over today, we went over Southwestern.
We talked about the color palette. That's the terracotta, the burnt orange, the ochre, and turquoise colors. We went over the furniture. It likes, it likes leather sofas and wrought iron with metal frames. We went over the personality traits. So if you got this home decor style, you'd probably be adventurous, independent, deeply respectful of the Earth, be resilient, and authentic.
And we went over the fabrics. It uses a lot of natural fabrics, like wool, leather, cowhide, and cotton. We went over the decor that you can use, like the pottery, the succulents, the rocks and minerals.
So we are reaching the end of this episode, but before we close out this chapter, Val and I are going to rate these styles on our tier list.
We do want to disclose that we will be rating them according to our own personal preferences. So don't worry if you don't agree with our choices. There will be times that Val and I won't even agree with each other.
So if you never heard of a tier list before, essentially it's a ranking system from best to worst, S being the top ranking, followed by A through F.
And for S rank, we will exclusively only leave four choices out of the 56 styles. Out of those four choices, Sue gets two, and I'll get the other two.
Yes, and just to be clear, the order on the tier list does matter as it is placed within their tiers. Furthermore, for those of you listening in, we will have the tier list up on the screen, so if you wanna tune in and see the current standing of all the home decor styles we talked about previously, you can.
Now from Hollywood glam and southwestern, I would say Hollywood glam was my personal favorite out of the two.
Yeah, this one's hard. Mm-hmm. I feel like I like the look of Hollywood glam better, but I like the aspects of southwestern just 'cause it's more like natural materials and stuff like that. But I do like Hollywood glam better, I would say.
Yeah, I do like Hollywood glam. That is one of my potential S tier home decor styles. I am still not sure between organic modern and Hollywood glam, so for me, I would put Hollywood glam at A tier as a pending for maybe S tier. What do you think? Or do you wanna leave it in B tier?
I think, yeah, I'll put it on B tier-
B tier?
for sure.
Okay. 'Cause it's not... Yeah, B tier.
I know it's not one of your favorites compared to the other ones. So where, like, in B tier, like in front of mid-century or somewhere in between?
Um, maybe before transitional.
Before transitional?
Or biophilic.
Biophilic? Mm. Okay, I do like Hollywood glam more than biophilic.
So we will put Hollywood glam in front of biophilic and transitional, but behind mid-century and industrial. Next, for southwestern, where do you see it? I'm blanked with this one.
I think since we both like it less than- Mm-hmm ... Hollywood glam, probably C tier.
Yeah, I agree. But where, let's see, we have Bauhaus, traditional, and urban modern on C tier.
I know you don't like urban modern, so it'll probably be before that one, but do you see it in front of Bauhaus or traditional?
I think we might have to do our first drop down for Bauhaus. Mm-hmm. What do you think?
I agree. Do y- you're saying, like, move it to E tier?
To E tier or E. You wanna do E?
Oh, that's what I thought you were saying.
I'm okay with putting it E.
E tier? Okay. Yeah Then I agree. I agree. We'll do E tier. Yeah. We'll do E tier. We'll move Bauhaus to E tier.
And then I would personally do southwestern between traditional and-
And- ...
urban modern ... urban modern Just '
cause-
Okay ... urban modern is lower for me.
That's fine. Okay. I do like traditional home decor more.
Mm-hmm. So okay. So no, I don't know if I wanna call it yet.
You wanna make your first S tier?
I was holding off on organic modern- Mm-hmm ... for Hollywood glam 'cause I thought it was a potential one that I would like, but I feel that organic modern is still more similar to the home decor style- Mm ... that I got and to the type of home decor styles I like, so that's why I think I wanna call it.
Go for it. Okay. We'll go for it. I will call it. We are moving organic modern to S tier- Yay ... on my side. With that update, our current placement on the tier list, we have in E tier Bauhaus. In D tier we have maximalist followed by minimalist. In C tier we have traditional followed by southwestern followed by urban modern.
In B tier we have mid-century modern followed by industrial followed up by Hollywood glam followed up by biophilic- ... followed up by transitional. And in S tier we have organic modern on my side. So we're set, and that will do it for this episode. Thank you to all our home decor lovers for listening in.
Once again, I'm Sue.
And I'm Val.
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