Do you ever feel unsure about what your true, most authentic style is? Over the years I’ve often had design identity moments — times when I can’t decide which aesthetic I love most. That uncertainty can make choosing a direction feel confusing.
Sometimes I ask myself: who am I, design-wise?
I genuinely love many different looks, but lately I’ve been especially drawn to these rooms by Urban Grace Interiors. The overall mood — warm woods, white paneling, neutral furnishings, and touches of coastal blues — has consistently felt right to me. These spaces lean toward a sea-inspired, cottage vibe: plants, relaxed textures, and simple, timeless details.
There are definitely styles I admire but wouldn’t live with long term. The character of a house often helps reveal the mood that suits it best, and when a home reflects what makes us comfortable and joyful, our connection to the space grows stronger.
Trends and whims come and go, and I’m easily tempted by new ideas. But I find my truest style when I quiet the distractions and pay attention to what consistently makes my heart respond — the elements that bring me calm and pleasure.
How about you? Do you ever wrestle with style soul searching?
Top three images:
Architect Paul Geary of T.S. Adams Design Studio,
Designer Leigh Ann Harris of Urban Grace Interiors,
Photographer Emily Jenkins Followill
Bottom five images:
Architect: Archiscapes,
Designer: Urban Grace Interiors
via House of Turquoise