Research shows that your home plays a critical role in your mental well-being, so making it work for you goes beyond aesthetics. As we spend more time at home than we did half a decade ago, we need to equip our rooms to encourage a sense of well-being and harmony. A balanced style doesn’t mean you need to avoid bold colors or patterns; they need to capture the energy we want to harness to keep our emotions at their best. To achieve the best look for your home, keep in mind some emerging trends.
The 70s are gone, but chocolate hues are back.
It may sound surprising, but brown hues are back in designers’ color boards. Although shag carpets and olive green appliances are not coming back, you can layer chocolate brown and caramel to your heart’s delight. Brown tones add elegance and a deep luxurious feeling to living rooms and bedrooms in the form of chestnut-colored furniture and area rugs.
Welcome Nature into Your Home
Adding nature to your home is more than bringing a plant in a fancy pot. Aside from the prevalence of natural materials such as marble and stoneware, textures and color palettes all make their way to add a sense of balance to your rooms. Finding unique objects such as vases and sculptures can help you resemble nature indoors. Adding warm tones to your walls can also help create layers of décor to make you feel at peace.
Minimalism is No Longer the Norm
For a while, we embraced straight lines and white backgrounds, but now that home is the place to live, work, and have fun, the trend is shifting. Straight lines give way to softer and cozier curves on armrests, coffee tables, and décor objects. Earthy tones and organic materials help refresh each space and breathe new life into them. Sharp angles no longer dominate as we create nooks to relax in and enjoy time at home.
What’s Old is New Again
Vintage pieces can add a sense of uniqueness to your rooms while adding the importance of sustainability. You may want to display some elements in their original shape while adding new life to others. A vintage piece with a modern finish can become the focal point for a room as you anchor design decisions around it. Leather furniture pieces, for example, can inspire a feeling of rich history just as the display of an eclectic collection picked up throughout your travels.
Functional homes don’t need to compromise their style. Help your house meet the needs of your life today while adding a personal touch that will help you find peace of mind as soon as you walk through the door.