Not many homeowners can admit that their home is a constantly evolving mix of all the things they love. However, with every new season of fashion trends, we also see new home décor ideas, which tempt us to keep updating our homes, rather than renovating them entirely. Home décor trends change and evolve at a different pace. While some, like the Scandi trend, have been popular for years, others expire at the end of each season. Here you will find key design trends for spring and summer, as well as the ways to update your existing décor.
Structured Simplicity
The first decor trend on the list is for homeowners who like simple, understated style and straight, unfussy pieces, but want a home that is relaxed and comfy rather than minimalist. Evolving from the Nordic Retreat trend of 2019, this trend aims to recreate a calm, cozy, and chilled-out space to relax in. Grey seems to have had its day, so new neutrals should be warming, owing to a calm yet uplifting and regenerative atmosphere to retreat to from the outside world. Bold and bright should give way to soft and neutral, along with pared-back pieces and considerable choices. This design trend will work in any setting, be it a modern bathroom or a small rustic kitchen, but it's especially effective in a bedroom paired with dark accent colors.
Eclectic Glamour
Building on the popularity of the last season’s Retro Revival, this 2020 trend takes a bold and sassy approach to the glamour. Raising the stakes, this grown-up style takes the best of the 1930s elegance with a bit of 1970s-style opulence. The centre stage is taken by shapely furniture with rounded curves and fluid shapes. Rich tones go for key pieces, like royal blue or ruby, only to be mixed with warmer tones of ochre, rose, and bronze. This style trend is not for the faint of heart, so it’s best used in rooms where you need to show your flamboyant side, whether it’s a glam cocktail trolley in the living room, extravagant dining room wallpaper, or dusky tones and plush textiles of the bedroom. Complete this Deco meets mid-century with an assemblage of mix-and-match accent chairs, statement sideboards, cocktail cabinets, and tables in burnished brass.
Abstract Energy
Taking inspiration from abstract, impressionistic artwork, this free-spirited decorating trend relies on bold geometrics, hand-drawn sketches, and playful color blocks to express the owner's personality. Evoking emotion and creating mood, punchy colors and bold patterns introduce a more playful approach to styling a home decor. Colors rule this trend, allowing you to be bold even with combinations, such as burnished red and navy, or mustard and mauve. This trend lends itself well to rooms you want to make a statement. Originating on canvas, it is best used on flat surfaces such as cushions, duvet covers, or statement rugs.
Silent Technology
The busy generation of today's homeowners has created demand for hi-tech that allows these young professionals to establish a flexible work-life balance that all generations can learn from. When projection technology is introduced into the events industry, even temporary installations can offer limitless options. Unlike most décor styling projects, when there’s electricity involved, make sure to hire a professional helping hand, regardless of your DIY skills. In Australia, for example, unlicensed electrical work is even a subject to a fee, so anyone thinking of electrical upgrades is more likely to hire a knowledgeable electrician than to tamper with outlets and switchboards. Projection mapping, for example, can provide a high level of interactivity, telling the story on a much more personal level. These technological advancements offer a great way to communicate but also a great alternative to environmentally friendly projects, since surfaces can be adorned with zero-waste.
Japandi
The past few seasons have been harboring a strong Japanese design element. However, at the turn of this winter, it's expected to come into its own as a standalone trend. Big retailers are already presenting collections bursting with rich silk textures, intricate bird motifs, stylized oriental prints, and structured furniture shapes. This mashup of elegant Japanese minimalism and earthy Scandinavian simplicity has given birth to Japandi – a hybrid that brings together the best of these beloved styles. If you see your home as your sanctuary and value a less-is-more approach, Japandi is the trend for you. The color palette should remain soft, with calming tones of pale blue, muted green with accents of richer shades. For the choice of furniture, combine bleached Nordic wood with Japanese-style black and dark woods for added depth.
Natural Wall Surfaces
Ecological and environmental awareness calls for a shift towards natural design elements manufactured from reclaimed materials, so we can hope to see more sustainable and authentic projects. Coco tile is a perfect example of a reclaimed décor material made out of reclaimed coconut shells. If you're going for a tropical or rustic vibe, a striking coconut wall can make a bigger-than-life statement in your sitting room. An entirely different approach to unsustainable wall treatment has given birth to vertical gardens. Although by no measure a new concept, in the upcoming year we should hope to see more of these in private homes. The number of people on Pinterest searching for floor-to-ceiling green décor has increased to 287%. Apart from adding beauty and sophistication to your space, vertical gardens help reduce the waste footprint, especially at events where tons of flowers and greenery are discarded after one-time use.
Integrated Entertainment Spaces
The concept that increases the dimensions of the kitchen so it connects with the dining room and the living room to form the main entertainment space is a perfect setting for close circle weddings and intimate evening parties. While at first glance, this hybrid space doesn't look easily translatable, it can add unique value and experimental level to your event. Even some chefs have incorporated this interior décor in restaurants that capitalize on an immersive and educational approach to gourmet dining.
Whether you choose to live by them or feel unaffected, there's no escaping from trends. From popular paint shades to furniture choices, everything designed for our home is at some level apart of a bigger trend. Why not taste the water at the spring and get onto one of these interior décor trends while they’re still hot?
