5 Top Decor & Home Trends to Watch
The best decor trends for you.
Decor and home trends are ever-changing. Whether through brand new styles such as cottagecore and whimsigothic, or the return and rise of older styles like art deco and maximalism decor. The truth is it can be tough to know exactly how to match your house to these current themes. Never fear though – we have curated a list of the top interior design trends to help you create the contemporary abode of your dreams.
1. Go for Art Deco
Art deco provides a timeless aesthetic you can't go wrong with. This classic home trend was first created in the '20s and became popularized in the '50s. Today countless people embrace the strong lines, bold colors, and rich textures art deco style is known for. Here are a few ways you can achieve this design in your home:
Geometric Patterns: Pick rugs, wallpaper, and artwork with vivid angular chevron, triangles, and other rigid repeating designs. Bright and solid tones will work best.
Sunburst Designs: Whether in clocks, mirrors, or artwork – the starburst design is an art deco staple. Shiny golds and silvers are a must-have.
Rich Textures: Velvet is a standout and luxurious material you cannot be without. Go for upholstered sofas with angular legs.
Metallics: Try to use beautiful metallics like gold and silver in your home decor for maximum impact. Gilt candlesticks, mirrors, and bar carts are few easy items to invest in.
Ever heard of cottagecore decor? Well, it's not dissimilar to country cottage style, just a little less on the nose. This trend embraces the idea of bucolic country life, rustic furnishings, light colors, and materials supported by a sustainable lifestyle.
Neutral Colors: Pick wall paint, rugs, and seating in subdued and natural hues like white, beige, and brown, dotted with touches of gentle green, blue, and pink pastels by way of throws and other small knick-knacks.
Natural Materials: Since the agrarian lifestyle is on the forefront of cottagecore, there is a focus on natural and raw materials such as wood, wicker, and jute for tables, baskets, and rugs, as well as wool and leather for throws and chairs.
Hall Tree: Both the quintessential country and newer cottagecore feature the ever-handy hall tree. These mutli-functional pieces perform a multitude of tasks, ranging through storing shoes, hanging umbrellas, stowing away baskets, or holding purses. Be sure to opt for a muted color to match the theme.
When it comes to furniture materials – natural is always better. You can choose to focus on sustainability and ethically sourced materials so you can have peace of mind. When you are selecting your seating, tables, ottomans, and rugs, you would do well to opt for decor made from natural materials. The beauty is that wood, wool, wicker, and jute pieces (to name a few) are versatile enough to easily fit in with a wide range of decor styles.
Wicker: This material is commonly used in baskets, seating, and outdoor furniture. Wicker is commonly made from plants like rattan and bamboo – which grow quickly and abundantly.
Jute & Sisal: Both jute and sisal are made from plant fibers which are then woven to form these materials. They create durable and affordable products like area rugs and runners. Read our guide What Are Jute & Sisal to learn more about this natural material.
Wood: An age-old staple material is wood. It can be carved into many different designs, furniture pieces, decor items, and then some. From dining sets to cabinets, and even home accessories.
Wool: Wool can often be overlooked as a natural material, but it is durable and moisture-wicking, making it great for bedding that keeps you cool and dry. Footrests, cozy rugs, and blankets are all warm and wonderful when upholstered in wool.
Curved furniture design originally became popularized during the 1970s but has recently made a resurgence within home trends. As with natural materials, there has become a greater desire to include a more natural feeling into your decor. This can be achieved through the use of curved furniture thanks to the organic aesthetic it provides. The rounded edges and soft lines of these pieces provide a calming flow for your eye to follow, in turn creating a welcoming environment.
Sofas & Loveseats: The easiest item to select is a curved sofa or loveseat. Whether you select rolled arms or a more dramatic curved back, this statement seating is able to reduce the harshness of any harsh geometric lines in your home, while creating a relaxing air.
Corner Sectionals: Just because you have a large sectional, doesn't mean you can't include those curved lines. In fact, you can select one of these large seats not only with rounded edges, but also with a curved formation (semi-circular layout) instead of the more traditional square or rectangular arrangement most sectionals are known for.
Accent Chairs: To complete your furniture set, or simply provide additional seating, add a curved accent chair or two. These come by way of barrel, balloon, and papasan chairs – all available in an impressive array of materials, shapes, and colors.
Add some whimsy with the more unusual trend known as weirdcore. Mushrooms stand at the forefront of this creative style, as they provide a little whimsy, an organic presence, and even a touch of a fairytale feel. Mushrooms provide an air of happiness and can be easily added to your home thanks to their broad array of colors and designs. There are many ways to bring this fungus to your home. Read more about weirdcore here.
Wall Art: Bring an earthy look into your home with mushroom artwork. You can choose anything from paintings to charts and illustrations (fantastic to help you identify them yourself), to hang on your wall for a rustic feel.
Lawn Accents: What would a fairy garden be without some mushroom lawn accents? Pick fungus-themed statues and some garden gnomes to dot around your garden for a fun touch.
Sculptures: Keep your mushroom decor indoors with themed sculptures. These you can place anywhere inside your home that you see fit.
Table Lamps: Bring bioluminescence into your space with mushroom-shaped table lamps. Adding one of two of these quirky lighting options will create instant charm.
No matter which home trends you pick, we have plenty of decor and furniture options to help you achieve the style you desire.
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