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Abstract The paper discusses the effect of generational differences on interior design styles and views of four generations of Baby Boomers, Generation Y, Millennies, and Generation Z. By examining the secondary data of various sources such as Pew Research Center, industry reports, and other scholarly works, this study examines the difference in design preferences, the use of space, color preferences, furniture preferences, and the integration of technology. The results show that Baby Boomers prefer comfortable conventional and formal environments, Generation X is focused on functionality and unconventional pairings, Millennials are minimalist and eco-friendly, and Generation Z are more daring self-expressive and digitally driven. The paper is also an analysis of the growing trend of multigenerational co-existence, which grew since 12% in 1980 to 18% in 2021, which impacts the residential design needs. These generation differences have immense effects to interior designers, architects and stakeholders in designing space that supports various needs and preferences, related to age, in the modern society.