Your Interior Style Is: Pottery Studio
- Aug 15, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 8
Sink into a plush, cream armchair and inhale deeply - your home is a calming cocoon where over-stimulated minds can recharge and create.
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Your Design Influences
You’re inspired by wabi sabi design, the slopes and arches of Adobe homes and the sun-bleached tones of Mediterranean and Spanish revival architecture. But your home feels most you when you mix in modern elements.
Your Color Palette
You reach most for tonal whites and creams, and when you do color it’s usually earthy shades like: pink, tan, rust, gray, & olive green
Shapes
Your dream home is full of arches and furnished with pieces that have round curves and organic edges.
Materials
Your favorite materials can be found in nature, like terra cotta clay, stoneware, raw wood, lime wash paint, natural leather, stone, flax linen
Challenges
Steering clear of boring beige territory and injecting personality - not clutter - into your space. If you are buying pieces in neutral colors, make sure they have interesting shapes or textures (like all of the pieces in the photo above).
And keep a stash of Tide pens and stain remover on hand - this style is very light and bright, and you’ll want to keep it that way! If you have pets, kids, or spill a lot, opt for darker colors and easy to clean materials like natural wool, indoor/outdoor textiles or rugs, and non-porous materials. For example, marble and concrete are both porous, so instead opt for a similar look with materials like quartz or silestone.
If your home doesn't match your Pottery Studio style...
I created this quiz because so many of my design clients feel overwhelmed by their Pinterest boards and stuck in the analysis paralysis of investing in furniture and art. They say "I don't like this, it doesn't fit but I spent money on it so I have to keep it." I'm here to help you stop making mistake purchases, and help you express your Pottery Studio style more cohesively in your home.
If you are Pottery Studio and another style...
Or you are Pottery Studio and your partner or roommate is another style, then consider this Style Profile for the bedroom. This look is ideal for zones in your home where you go to recharge.
More often than not, people who live together come into the relationship with differing styles. This is completely normal! Watch my YouTube video where I talk about my approach to creating a space that satisfies both of you.
When you're shopping...
Your home doesn’t need to come with arched doorways or windows, you can bring these shapes in through your furniture and accessories.
For example, focus on finding seats with curved backs or armrests. Round side tables (like the nightstand
in the bedroom above) and coffee tables with rounded edges. Art with circular shapes and lines. Look for pieces with organic, imperfect edges. Avoid angular pieces with sharp edges.
Before you make a purchase ask yourself, “how would I describe this table/art/chair?” Make sure it aligns with at least one of your keywords: tranquil, comfortable, organic
What's next?
Your quiz results have given you the language to describe what styles of furniture and decor you’re drawn to, and a list of colors, shapes, and materials to get the look. So you can shop and style your home with an editor’s eye to figure out which pieces truly represent your personal style - and what might be missing the mark.
Book a call with me if you need help closing the gap between your home right now and the personal style you want to be expressing. You can show me your space and ask all of your design questions, from awkward layouts to filling your Big Blank Walls.
I want you to get the most out of our call! Here is a handy FAQ guide on What to Expect.
More free resources
Follow me on Instagram @CRISTINACLEVELAND for doable design advice to express your personal style more cohesively in your home.
Subscribe to my YOUTUBE CHANNEL to watch Home School - my series dedicated to helping you develop your personal style at home. Because I believe home design is for everyone, whether we work together or not, no matter your budget.
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Have a design question?
Any suggestions on where to shop for pieces that best align with this style? I think the best places would be those where you can find unique, artisan made goods such as pottery and ceramic pieces, what comes to mind is multi vendor marketplaces, antique shops, and small businesses or individual makers that you would have to find on places like Etsy or out in the “wild” while traveling…unfortunately in my experience so far, it’s harder to find artisans “in the wild” in the United States, with large, multi vendor marketplaces happening seasonally, and this particular style seems to be easier to find in Southwest regions- I’m in the northeast, right outside of Boston where decor and furniture styles lean…
I really enjoyed seeing how thoughtful interior design can transform a pottery studio into a space that inspires creativity and flow. It highlights how much environment impacts the work we produce, whether it’s shaping clay or planning projects. That’s one reason I’ve been exploring rent a space for business philly—having a dedicated, well-designed space makes it easier to focus, organize tools, and let ideas develop naturally. A functional, aesthetically pleasing environment not only boosts productivity but also sparks creativity, and I can imagine how much more engaging any creative process becomes when your workspace feels intentional and inspiring.