Find Out What Design Style Is Most Popular in Your State
Interior design site Modsy has determined the most popular design style for each state. Find out the country's favorite design trend and the one state that loves rustic design.


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State-by-State Design
Modsy's interior designers went state-by-state to determine the favorite design styles from coastal to farmhouse, country to modern and the least popular option, rustic. You might be surprised to see where modern rules and the states that choose farmhouse as their preferred design style. Read on to see where your state ranks.
Alabama
Farmhouse
This farmhouse entryway mixes classic white siding with sleek black accents on the entry. The black metal and glass front door is paired with black sconces and two potted ferns giving the space a pop of natural color.
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Alaska
Coastal
Crisp, white furnishings and shiplap walls create a bright and airy feel in this coastal-style kids bunk room. Red, white and blue linens, area rug and artwork contribute to the nautical theme.
Arizona
Modern
Danish modern-style furniture sets the tone in this inviting modern dining room. The warm wood tones of the sideboard, dining chairs and pendant light offer an organic touch to the sleek, contemporary lines of the decor. French doors offer a stream of natural light to add a coziness to the space.
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Arkansas
Farmhouse
Warm colors like golden yellows and buttery creams make a space feel happy and inviting. Shiplap and vintage sconces add to the farmhouse feel in this cozy guest room.
Learn More : Create a Cozy Guest Room With Farmhouse Flair
California
Modern
One of the primary functions in this modern home's redesign was to create a space that would showcase the homeowner's contemporary art collection. The designer succeeded with light colors and clean-lined details that did not distract from the art.
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Colorado
Modern
Inside and out a cool modern twist on traditional mountain living, this modern Colorado home features fabulous outdoor entertaining areas and water features surrounded by acres of open space, private meadows and rolling hills. Exposed steel and massive timbers are the framework of every room. An oversized open fireplace, wide open spaces and tall ceilings make every room feel and look bigger.
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Connecticut
Modern
The modern home is nestled in a valley adjacent to the Saugatuck River in Weston, Connecticut. Designed to be a part of its natural environment, the home is laid out seamlessly on the landscaped hill and features floor-to-ceiling windows to allow the outdoors to become the backdrop to the interior spaces.
Learn More : Modern Home Tucked Into Connecticut Woods
Delaware
Coastal
The covered porch is a nice place to grab a seat on the cushioned swing and let the ocean waves soothe your mind.
Learn More : Blues and Whites Bring Coastal Charm to this Beach Cottage
Florida
Coastal
This transitional blue and white living area defines the dining and kitchen spaces with a light, breezy coastal style.
Learn More : Spectacular Coastal Estate on Florida’s Treasure Coast
Georgia
Farmhouse
The exterior facade of the HGTV Green Home 2012 mirrors that of the Southern vernacular farmhouse. The classic front porch is cantilevered in this modern interpretation of the iconic American farmhouse.
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Hawaii
Modern
In a 180-degree panorama, the sweeping poolside vista spans from Bali Hai (Makana Ridge) to the impressive Namahana Mountain Range with full view of the Kalihiwai Valley below.
Learn More : Waterfront Homes: Tropical Estate in Kilauea, Hawaii
Idaho
Farmhouse
This living room features a festive modern farmhouse look. Leafy green plants punctuate all the cozy accessories.
Learn More : 10 Charming Farmhouses We Adore
Illinois
Modern
A stunning arched built-in provides a beautiful backdrop in this modern penthouse dining room. Two velvet dining chairs share a modern, glass table with brass base and a tufted, matching bench behind. French doors open up to a sprawling outdoor patio with skyline views of Chicago.
Learn More : Modern Penthouse with City Views
Indiana
Country
This charming living room features a sophisticated equestrian aesthetic. A foundation of neutrals makes room for festive layers of checks, plaids and stripes — the staples of a country Christmas.
Iowa
Farmhouse
Expanding the size of this farmhouse kitchen allowed for a cheery new dining area by the windows. A tall china cabinet houses the homeowner's pretty collection of white milk glass servingware.
Kansas
Farmhouse
Rough-hewn wood shelves add open storage while complementing this rustic farmhouse kitchen's style. The shelves keep items organized and easily within reach.
Kentucky
Farmhouse
Inside this lovely kitchen, lots of farmhouse elements create a charming aesthetic. Clay dishware and retro glasses line the creamy white shelves with brass supports and matching brass hardware on the cabinets beneath.
Louisiana
Farmhouse
Quaint cottage accessories burst with color in this small galley laundry room. An oversized farmhouse sink is great for utility and helps add some character to the space.
Maine
Farmhouse
Along with the reclaimed wood used in the vanity and exposed beams, a vintage ladder serves a duel purpose of storage and decor in this charming farmhouse bathroom.
Maryland
Modern
This modern Maryland home’s curb appeal was updated by installing a new entry door and sidelights; new windows, including an enlarged opening for the second-floor living room; new siding and a new garage door.
Learn More : Midcentury Home in Maryland Updated for New Owners
Massachusetts
Modern
To make this modern room feel even more warm and welcoming, designer Barbara Vail layered the space with her client's vast book collection. With their spines arranged by color and size, the novels easily enliven the white walls.
Learn More : Metallics and Patterns Refresh Historic Massachusetts Home
Michigan
Farmhouse
Maximize the space underneath your sink with baskets. Cloth & Kind, which has offices in Georgia and Michigan, placed wire baskets underneath a vintage cast-iron sink in this modern farmhouse-style bathroom, built by Athens Building Co.
Minnesota
Modern
This oversized, midcentury modern couch, surrounded by stylish artwork, a brass light fixture and a large ottoman, gives the homeowners a great space to relax and enjoy their time at home.
Mississippi
Farmhouse
The kitchen seems to go on forever and is filled with charming farmhouse details, like the weathered gray china cabinet and an island with carved wood legs. Exposed wood beams criss-cross the ceiling.
Learn More : 51 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
Missouri
Farmhouse
A cozy wood swing features a mix of patterned blue throw pillows beckoning visitors to this sunny farmhouse-style front porch.
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Montana
Farmhouse
A table and modern chairs are surrounded by traditional and eccentric farmhouse decor in this home featuring exposed wood beams, real and faux taxidermy and landscaping tools hung on the walls.
Nebraska
Farmhouse
This farmhouse kitchen seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper features classic subway tile, neutral cabinets and an apron front sink.
Nevada
Modern
This home marries modern and midcentury design for a simple and functional yet beautiful entertaining space. Neutral colors and layered lighting make it easy to transform the room's mood.
New Hampshire
Country
This home features a unique hollowed log to serve as the vessel sink. A custom vanity top is attached to the wall, and a square mirror is lit by a wall sconce.
Learn More : Family Home With Classic Country Style
New Jersey
Modern
Looking down from the stairs, bright red chairs catch your eye in this modern living area. A sofa against the wall provides additional seating while leaving some open floor space. A blue patterned rug adds an extra touch of color underfoot, and a stylish teardrop pendant light adds interest overhead.
New Mexico
Rustic
The wood and stonework bring a rustic look into this home's kitchen space. The large "L"-shaped island provides plenty of seating for guests.
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New York
Modern
A midcentury bookshelf displays a colorful collection of antiques and sculptures in this modern den. A vintage lamp, woven rug and patterned throw pillows mix in bright colors and patterns in an understated way.
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North Carolina
Farmhouse
This kitchen featured on HGTV's Fixer Upper features farmhouse details like a repurposed old headboard, found at the house, turned into a display rack. Now painted white, the display rack matches the vintage-looking farm table, and serves as a display for plateware and decor. The neo-rustic pendant light is a fun and stylish addition to the dining area.
North Dakota
Country
This country breakfast nook features gingham curtains, and seat cushions. White painted chairs and a built-in bench provides seating around the cobalt blue dining table.
Ohio
Farmhouse
In this master bedroom, modern farmhouse meets upscale sophistication. Using bold elements like the metal frame canopy bed in conjunction with unexpected light, airy pastels for the color palette, designer Mollie Openshaw was able to create a space that makes a statement, but is also restful and serene.
Oklahoma
Farmhouse
This farmhouse-style children's space features a blue and white rug that grounds the room while complementing the bedding and artwork. A cast-iron stove climbs up the wall bringing a retro flair to the space.
Oregon
Farmhouse
This warm farmhouse exterior features black shutters and two inviting porches. White rocking chairs line the porches, allowing plenty of space for outdoor relaxation.
Pennsylvania
Farmhouse
To protect this historic home's original personality, designers kept the original bones and even some of the rooms' original wallpaper. The kitchen is wee but welcoming with toile wallpaper prettily offset by light gray cabinets. Under-cabinet lighting turns one countertop corner into an impromptu bar.
Rhode Island
Coastal
The poolhouse of this Rhode Island home keeps the party going with a pass-through window for drinks and snacks. A ship's-ready porthole window is a nod to the home's coastal setting.
Learn More : Waterside Retreats: Coastal Rhode Island Retreat
South Carolina
Farmhouse
Part of the charm in a true farmhouse is the way old pieces are given new life or new purpose. You can bring cozy comfort to an old table with a fresh coat of chalk paint. Pair with mixed-and-matched chairs, and then top the table with a jar filled with fresh flowers to complete your farmhouse look.
Learn More : How to Bring Farmhouse Style Into Your Kitchen
South Dakota
Farmhouse
For classic farmhouse style, decorate the walls of your kitchen in antique or vintage china arranged in pretty compositions, says Susan Sully, author of Past Present: Living with Heirlooms and Antiques. “You can mix different patterns when you do this,” she says. In this kitchen, plates featuring similar colors in different shapes and sizes are arranged on the wall beside a Dutch door and complement the dinnerware in the open shelving above the sink.
Tennessee
Farmhouse
Inexpensive painted trays, which were popular in the 1950s and 1960s and are still made today, can bring a farmhouse motif to a kitchen, breakfast nook or adjacent area. Small silhouettes often are bargain-priced at vintage and antiques shops, or you can make your own by printing silhouette-style clip art and placing it in small wooden frames.
Texas
Modern
This modern Texas ranch house features a cypress-clad exterior and large windows that invite the outdoors in.
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Utah
Farmhouse
Vintage kitchen scales add a homey, rustic touch to any kitchen and add flair to your farmhouse style.
Vermont
Modern
Dual sinks were a must for this modern bathroom. To increase the space's functionality, the architects installed a wood cabinet for everyday essentials, as well as a sleek vanity with storage underneath for towels.
Virginia
Modern
Right off this modern living room, a full-height operable curtain wall opens to the balcony, creating more space and inviting an indoor-outdoor flow.
Washington
Modern
This large modern home features several floor-to-ceiling windows for excellent views of the outside world.
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West Virginia
Farmhouse
Not all updates are modern. Give a wood cabinet a “rustic update” by replacing the existing cabinet doors with chicken wire. Athens Building Co. created a wood frame for the wire inset. It can make even a china collection fit into farmhouse style.
Wisconsin
Farmhouse
If you have a fireplace in your kitchen, add quirky and collected elements for instant farmhouse style. This mantel features inexpensive brass candlesticks, baskets and classic blue-and-white platters along with affordable resin bear statues and a deer bust for a rustic farmhouse feel.
Wyoming
Farmhouse
Farmhouse is the most popular design style in the United States, according to Modsy.
This farmhouse was originally built in the early 1900s. It still has its original front porch and front door and all the charm that makes farmhouse such a favorite design style.
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