The new year brings excitement and fresh hope. A sense of out with the old and in with the new!
Are you thinking new year, new you, new home space? So what is new for 2021 interior design trends?
I've scoured the internet, done the research, and I've rounded up
five interior design trends for 2021 to keep your eye on and perhaps provide a
little inspiration for whatever your next home project may be.
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I love it when people reach out to me so don't be shy! Rounding up some of the interior design
trends we'll see in 2021 is a fun way to look forward to the next year. After all we've spent
so much time in our homes this past year who isn't ready for a little refresh?
The largest overarching theme of design in 2021 is a focus on comfort and functionality.
As we have all had to turn inward, both literally, and figuratively, to weather the pandemic the need
for our homes to function as we actually use them has never been more pronounced but at the same
time when you're stuck at home for work, school, and everything else in between, having spaces that
bring you comfort while getting the job done is priceless. Function and form need to work together.
What brings you that comfort and peace is going to be different for everyone.
At the same time, because we've all been so isolated, the desire to express ourselves and
our personality is ever present, so my hope is that you'll find an idea that speaks to
who you are and you won't feel like you need to follow trends just to be in style.
The first area of home design that I want to touch on is color and pattern. My research
on this is interesting because while many people seem to be looking for the same thing,
which is comfort, the way they're finding it visually is diametrically opposed. I suppose this
is good news because it means more people will be able to find something that appeals to them.
One trend designers are identifying is that people are seeking comfort and reassurance that
joy, happiness, and life are still here and will be freely flowing into our lives again very soon.
They're seeking a visual delight of colors and patterns that scream happiness, life, and joy. The
other take I'm seeing from designers is that people are searching for comfort and peace in
earth tone neutral palettes and natural elements to soothe their weary souls. One. So much of 2020
felt dark and was shrouded with all varieties of loss, worry, and sickness. According to Architectural
Digest one trend we'll see in 2021 is design that celebrates, might even say screams, life, joy and
happiness through color, patterns, and form. Look for poppy bright colors, unsubtle patterns, and lively
shapes. In the same vein of thought is the move away from the sparse minimalistic Scandinavian
look and shifting into using parts of your home as a canvas for self-expression and creativity.
It's a way to communicate visually and let your personality be seen from the background of that
zoom call after being isolated for so long. One example of this is using your video conferencing
nooks and home offices as self-expressive portals of visual communication dressed to the nines and
boldly colored and patterned wallpaper saturated color and statement artwork in order to tell the
world, or at least your video call classmates and co-workers, who you are. Two, the flip side of
rambunctious color and pattern are the earthy soothing grounded shades and natural colors.
Browns like warm taupes, beiges, sands, creams, burnt umber and terracotta are back in a big way. One
design aesthetic of this according to Real Simple is japandi, the fusion of Japanese design and
Scandinavian minimalism. Look for clean simple lined furniture, natural elements like marble, wood, and
caning. Some examples of these earthy colors can be found in the new crop of 2021 colors of the year
by paint companies. Dulux named their's Brave Ground. Sherwin-Williams called out Urban Bronze. Benjamin
Moore's is Agean Teal. Behr's 2021 palette is all soothing earthy tones that repeats this trend.
Three, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's also one of the most expensive remodels to do.
While a white kitchen has always been considered a classic for the last few years we've been seeing
bold accent colors pop up such as dark gray, navy, and deep emerald. They often show up on the islands and
in the lower cabinets. According to Architectural Digest some designers say are seeing another
timeless, classic color has shown up for tea time. Black. In homes where open concepts have kept the
walls away it could be a challenge to define these different spaces. Black cabinets help create a
distinction between kitchen space and living room space in a visually exciting way. If black, both
top and bottom, feels a little too much too much consider black on the bottom cabinets
and a lighter color on the uppers. If black is just not your cup of tea at all don't despair.
Other trend setting options include a revival of wood finishes, other than oak, such as ash or
walnut, as well as painted cabinetry, which I think is a fabulous way to extend the life of a kitchen
that is feeling dated. Honey oak I'm talking to you! While still allowing you to play with bold color
it's just paint, and remember, if you keep your experimentation to say, just an island, it's not
going to be too overwhelming of a job to redo it for another color down the road, just please, please
make sure that you do your research for the right way to paint cabinets
for longevity since it is such a high use area of the house. Four, I heard about this one last year
but I'm continuing to find it being talked about in my 2021 interior design trend research. Grandmillennial style and cottagecore which seem so similar I'm gonna lump them together in this video.
These design themes blend vintage and nostalgic patterns and fabrics with more modern colors.
Again, the theme is comfort. Think back to your grandma's house or a classic English cottage
and pull the elements that bring you comfort and speak to warm memories. Maybe a velvet couch?
Floral curtains? Paisley pillows? Vintage tableware? I think grandmillennial and cottagecore styles
work brilliantly to bring warmth to the modern farmhouse which we see all over the
place through new construction lately because they really complement the design elements in
the modern farmhouse-- the things like the exposed beams, the paneled walls, and the wood floors. Five,
this one is definitely not new but it is continuing to explode in popularity-- house plants!
Indoor plants not only provide sculptural elements and pops of cheery color, they also clean your air,
bring a sense of grounding and calmness, and are a daily affirmation of life gracing your
home. If you've already got a cute collection of low maintenance succulents on that windowsill
perhaps consider an indoor herb garden to add some excitement to your cooking. What do you think
about these 20 21 design trends? Are you planning any changes in your home this year! I would love
to hear about it! Leave me a comment down below. Hey, it's been fun and I'll catch you later.