While every new trend that appears yearly is not ideal for every interior design, there are room styles that remain timeless. For example, a minimalist or industrial look is not for every room; however, furniture choices, color palettes, and flooring upgrades can keep a room looking current for years to come.
Separate Spaces for Work and Play
The pandemic forced people to spend more time than ever at home, and many people started creating separate areas in the house to work and relax. No longer content to do occasional Zoom calls with the office from the kitchen table, many homeowners got creative and made unique, functional home office spaces. Creating yoga rooms, libraries, and home theaters for movies or gaming became the norm.
Solid Colors Get a Pattern Update
The time of the lone accent wall is long gone. Patterns on rugs, window treatments, or wallpaper are great ways to bring color and accents into a room’s decor. A good way to choose a pattern is to take a primary or secondary color in your room and find a pattern that incorporates one of both of those colors.
Texture is Not Limited to Fabric
When homeowners update a room and want to add texture, they may look to fabrics such as chenille or applique pillows or thick pile area rugs. However, texture can enter a decor in many other ways, such as through floorboards, window treatments, or the paint on the walls can have additions to leave an interesting, matte look.
The Colors of Sustainability
As the strong trend for sustainable materials and looks continues, adding color palettes for the furniture upholstery, area rugs, and window treatments in earthy browns, greens, and blues bring a peaceful, calming vibe to a room design. The use of various plants can enhance this look.
Traditional Looks that Remain Popular
Certain looks that have been around for decades remain popular, such as Mid-Century Modern, which primarily draws on the clean design lines of the 1950s and 1960s. Incorporating antique pieces into any decor style can bring a touch of the past into a modern decor style.
Dress Up the Walls
With so many affordable printing options, there are many looks people can add to their wall spaces. The time of just framing pieces of art or photos is long gone. Homeowners can take pictures of weddings, vacations, or family photos and have them made into ready-to-hang works of art printed on canvas, acrylic, or glass.
A good plan is to choose a single room at a time and make a plan for the updates you want to make. Use these tips to make updates in your living space to elevate the look and make it more functional than ever.