hi everyone welcome back to our channel the number one place for designers artists and creators
i'm jacqueline and i'm an interior architect and designer here at D & B in today's video i
wanted to talk about the five interior design trends for summer 2020 that being said let's
jump into the video because the whole world has been locked down we haven't really seen much in
terms of construction and new interiors coming in to show therefore i'm going to be showing you
my predictions for summer but also things that i think will last the whole year
one trend that i've seen more and more of recently is the whole plant phenomenon we have more house
plants than ever before i'm sure that over the past few months you've seen much more
plants on instagram and pinterest the trend is especially popular with millennials and raising
plant babies is like the new norm there are even house plant consultant jobs now
that are becoming more and more in demand according to experts the rise in indoor
plants and their accessories as well as the rise of instagram influencers speaks to a growing trend
amongst young people with houseplants you can be as crazy or as minimal as you like a great
way to do this is to fill out the corners of a room with plants instead of furniture you could
also fill out shelves with smaller plants like cacti or succulents a great way to fill spaces up
i'm sure you've seen the hippie crochet hanging baskets from the 70s well they're making a huge
comeback and personally i think this adds a lot more dimension and intrigue to a dull or plain
room one story that just cracked me up was about a guy from the uk who has over 1 400 house plants
within his apartment i just thought i'd share that with you it made me laugh but yeah maybe
you don't have to be that excessive with your plants maybe just have one or two within a room
house plants are not only visually appealing they also have many health benefits such as
reducing the amount of harmful toxins in your room improving concentration and reducing stress what's
great is that you can put it in any interior that has any sort of style and it will still look great
there's something so refreshing and pure when someone has a houseplant within their
living room it just adds something extra some of the top house plants are the fiddle leaf fig
the snake plant the japanese palm succulents cacti the swiss cheese plant the chinese money plant
the yucca and the classic fern so good luck with maintaining and keeping your houseplants alive
the second trend that's really popular is the use of natural fabrics and colors within interiors
rattan is the thin jointed stems of a palm used to create furniture in fact the material is so
mainstream these days it's even all over ikea but it's not just ratan that's popular it's
also materials like bamboo terracotta natural stone hessian and of course other woods there's
also an environmental factor here because these natural materials are more sustainable and cause
less damage to the environment around them as people become more and more aware of the harmful
effects of plastic we are witnessing a strong desire to choose materials that are easy to reuse
recycle and replenish i think that this style creates a really organic and wholesome feel which
in turn creates a pure and natural space to be in i think that it's also really good for summer
because these natural textures are often seen in beach villas and seaside properties like these for
example recently we designed a beachfully mauritius and used materials found on the
island made by local craftsmen to create a feature chandelier piece let me know what you guys think
of it and of course with the natural look comes natural colors but not like we're normally used to
usually we are used to muted or cold neutral tones like these i mean the term magnolia or porcelain
will forever be burned into our brains and i'm not saying that there's anything wrong
with this but currently we're transitioning to a warmer color palette by using caramel tones
peachy reds and muddy oranges even bright splashes of yellow personally i'm a huge fan
of this because the colors are relevant all year round in the spring it evokes a fresh feeling
in the summer it's used to evoke sunshine in the autumn the orange shoes are brought out more and
in winter it gives a sense of hygge or coziness into the home so you can play around with the
color palette all year round making it utilitarian and versatile perhaps you could even bring these
colors into your interior just in a small way like creating a painted arch to frame a bookcase
or maybe even in a much bolder way like creating a wall mural behind a bed and if this idea is a
bit wacky for you then you could just bring in some subtle artwork to bring in those colors
these simple geometric prints are really popular these days if you just go to dissenio society6
or even etsy there will be an array of prints for you to choose from let me know what you
guys think of this design trend another trend that's really come to light in 2020 is japan d
it combines nordic chic with eastern zen japandi is essentially the combination of japanese design
and scandinavian and to be completely honest there are many similarities between the two already
for example the use of wood colours that are inspired by nature and a strong use
of black throughout the whole of the interior now although both the styles colors derive from nature
scandinavian tends to go for much lighter tones while japanese depends
to go for much more darker earthier tones here are some examples of japanese design
so how do you create a japanese aesthetic within your space here are some design tips i have for
you first choose your wall color if you're going for a darker wall then you should pick out light
furniture to balance it out and contrastingly if you pick a lighter wall choose darker furniture
with anything when designing in japanese style make sure
everything is 50-50 so that you establish a strong balance between these two styles
for example if you have a standy chair make sure to balance that with a japanese coffee table
and so on another tip is to add grey accents to a space whether that's through furniture pottery
or artwork gray is a color that ties into both styles making it a great unifying color
choose a black statement lamp or ceiling light this will bring a certain mood to the space make
sure that the lamp is also simple in style and made of metal a small tip is to also add subtle
oriental features whether it's through the use of houseplants lighting or even decor this will
automatically create a japanese feeling within your interior and pay homage to japanese design
now i've been talking mainly about a living room scenario but if you were
designing a bathroom use square tiles like this as they are extremely common in japan
and obviously tie in other japanese features as well as candy decor
incorporating matte black handles and forces is also a great way to bring in those darker elements
and if you're going for a much more bolder look i suggest using concrete for the bathroom
the darker the concrete the more drama you will create
the main element of japanese style to remember is to play with dark and light where there's darkness
space there should also be light elements now i hope that made the japan d trend clear to you
now another thing we're seeing more and more of is drinking yes you heard me correctly drinking
lockdown has subsequently led to more alcohol intake which has led to the return of bar cars and
drinks trolleys which if you ask me i'm thrilled about the drinks trolley came into full function
in the 1950s where home entertaining became popular classically the rise of cocktail parties
and having friends over for drinks allowed people to make drinks in the continent of their own home
a bar cart was either stationed in the living room or rolled out with snacks to serve although in
those days it was more of a practical functional drinks trolley these days they're just used as
a more design feature than anything else having one can instantly impress your guests especially
if you're going to be creating a cocktail right in front of their eyes but what sort
of design styles actually are there there's the industrial look which is lots of metal and wood
the art deco style which uses brass and glass as the main features
the hidden drinks cabinet and if you don't want to
let on how much you actually boozing up on a friday night
um you've got the classic and my favorite the mid-century wooden drinks cabinet
so let me know what style is your favorite i don't know i just think there's something
classy about having a drinks trolley in your entertainment space after all those pretty
gin bottles and glassware deserve to be shown off and you also have more room to tuck away
more unattractive items the last trend for summer which is not really a trend but i
just thought it was so fun i thought i'd add it to my list and that trend is garden festivals
i don't know about you but i was watching the glastonbury highlights on tv this year
thinking oh this is so sad there's no festivals this year but nonetheless that hasn't stopped
people converting their back gardens into fun vibrant festivals you must have seen a family that
converted their whole garden into a glastonbury festival how amazing is that i think it's a great
way to boost the mood or well the whole world and creates a sense of joy back into our lives
and the design elements for creating one are so easy so if you're thinking about creating your own
garden festival you'll need these things colorful things to hang like bunting streamers or flags
a stage space or just speakers scattered around the garden great lighting to set the vibe and i
suggest festoon lighting or even a thin led wire that you can wrap around trees
of course you need an outdoor bar for easy access to drinks
and if you're feeling really extra you could even put up a tent or gazebo to create that tent
like atmosphere like i said it was on my list because i just thought it was such a fun idea
for you to do in the whole family to enjoy over the summer period
but nonetheless it is still a super hot trend at the moment so those are my top interior
design trends for summer 2020 and if you think i missed anything out then leave a comment below
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