A recent study by The Perfect Rug reveals the top cities globally popular for their house interiors. The metrics such as the number of Pinterest boards, pins, Instagram hashtags, Google searches and home good brands were identified. An overall score was then calculated to rank the cities with the most popular house interiors.
Topping the list with a composite score of 82.0, London is recognized as the city with the most popular interior designs. It has 477 Pinterest boards dedicated to interior design, gathering 17,867 pins. With the highest number of Instagram hashtags under #Londoninterior and the highest number of Google searches, London secures its status as a leader in interior design.
In second place is Paris, with a composite score of 58.9. Unlike London, Paris has a sharper focus on Pinterest engagement, with the highest number of Pinterest boards (624) and pins (32,273). Paris also has 70K Instagram hashtags under #Parisinterior, showing its widespread popularity.
Ranking third with a composite score of 46.7, New York City features 267 Pinterest boards and 11,000 pins. New York City has a strong presence on Instagram with 190,000 hashtags under #NewYorkinterior and 16K Google searches.
Miami takes the fourth spot with a composite score of 36.5. Miami has a significant presence on Instagram with 210K hashtags under #Miamiinterior. Additionally, 22K Google searches indicate strong interest in the city’s interior style.
Chicago, with a composite score of 36.4, features 108 Pinterest boards and 3,128 pins. The number of Chicago’s instagram hashtags is the second highest among the top cities. Additionally, 21K Google searches indicate a strong interest in interior design of the Windy City.
With a composite score of 27.7, Los Angeles ranks sixth. Interestingly, while having the 3rd highest instagram hashtags of #LosAngelesinterior, it has the lowest number of pins on Pinterest regarding interior.
Berlin ranks seventh with a composite score of 21.5. The city features 87 Pinterest boards and 6,628 pins. Berlin has 40K Instagram hashtags under #Berlininterior. With 4,450 Google searches, Berlin continues to be a key player in the global interior design list.
Securing the eighth spot with a composite score of 20.9, San Francisco is known for its unique and innovative design styles. San Francisco has a notable presence on Instagram with 60K hashtags under #SanFranciscointerior.
Ranking ninth with a composite score of 19.9, Copenhagen is known for its minimalist and functional design styles. The Danish capital has 43 Pinterest boards and 2,396 pins. Copenhagen’s engagement metrics are higher than Warsaw’s but lower than Berlin’s, placing it in the ninth spot.
Rounding out the top ten with a composite score of 19.8, Warsaw, the capital of Poland, has 11 Pinterest boards and 716 pins. Warsaw stands out with the highest number of home goods brands, while overall metrics are lower, ranking it the last.
A spokesperson from The Perfect Rug commented on the study: “This research highlights how social media and online engagement are shaping global popularity. From London’s chic styles to Copenhagen’s minimalist approach, each city’s unique aesthetic is getting worldwide recognition, showing cultural influences and preferences in home decor.”
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