Whether you’re an avid trend follower or just someone with an interest in interior design, you’re going to be on the lookout for the upcoming popular styles and colors when it comes to decorating your home.
Fashion trends change year by year, and it can be hard to keep on top of them all. Here is a list of some of the top interior design trends for this year that you are bound to love.
Simplistic
Back in the 80s, it was all the rage to have patterned carpets and wallpaper. Fast forward to 2021 and the trend has now moved towards a more simplistic home aesthetic. People are choosing hardwood flooring and plain painted walls. The most popular wood floor colors in 2021 are the cooler-toned panels, such as dark grey or whitewash floors.
Minimalist
The minimalism look involves removing any unnecessary clutter and reducing your furniture to the absolute minimum. The idea is to make your home look clean and spacious. This is a great trend to follow if you love keeping things neat and tidy, and it encourages you to use your home space wisely. It makes you consider what items you actually need in your home, as opposed to those that you buy and never use!
Mixed Colors
Gone are the days of everything having to match. In 2021, people are loving mixing and matching different colors together. If you’re used to using a seamless color palette, try switching it up and using new color combinations. You might find there are certain colors that look great together in your home.
Glass Furniture
Another interior design trend for 2021 is glass. Everything from glass furniture to glass accents to glass accessories. Glass is an amazing material to add to your home to give it a modern vibe. It reflects natural light, making your home look more open and spacious, and it looks great with any décor. It’s likely that glass will never go out of fashion because of its simplicity.
Shabby Chic
Shabby chic is a style that combines the new with the old. This trend uses new furniture or furnishings that appear aged and dated. A great example of shabby chic is painting a chest of drawers using a faux paint or glaze to give them a vintage look or buying a chair that looks antique. This style can be used in any room within your home, and it can even be used in your outdoor space with an aged set of tables and chairs.
Mixed Patterns
Similar to mixing up the colors in your home, you can combine different patterns. Animal prints in particular have been very popular in recent years, and this trend is probably here to stay for a while longer. Many people choose to use these prints throughout their home décor by throwing a zebra-print blanket over the bed, using leopard-print cushions or displaying cheetah print beauty accessories. There are so many easy ways to incorporate patterns into your home.
Nine ideas to decorate your home in 2021
If you want to bring the 2021 vibe in your home décor and don’t know where to being with, the following recommendations can be a source of inspiration. Feel free to adjust them to your preferences and budget.
1. Cabinets- slim shaker or contrasting
Slim shaker cabinet
A shaker cabinet will always be a nice feature in your home, but the style has been revived in 2021. Nevertheless, more streamlined edges for the shaker cabinet are the norm in 2021, even if flat-panel cabinets and shaker cabinets won’t disappear any time soon. However, instead of the conventional 2-in shaker trim, you will see trims ranging between 1/4in. to 3/4in. for a modern feel. The result isn’t as heavy as the typical shaker but isn’t as bare as the flat panel door—it sits in the middle of both traditional and modern.
Contrasting cabinets
You can bring a lively feel to the 2021 kitchen by combining painted cabinetry (subtle beige, soft gray, or creamy white) with stained wood. White kitchen will always have a visual impact and you can take it to the next level by mixing finishes, materials, and various cabinetry styles. A slim white shaker with a black stained oak cabinet faces the island, flanking wall, and the hood says 2021. When you combine contrasting colors with cabinet styles, you gain a modern vibe that also embodies a timeless fragility.
2. Working pantries
More and more people have dinner at home, so it makes sense that they cook more than in previous years. As a result, the interest in functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchens is higher than ever. Coffee bars, “slop sinks,” counter space galore, extra refrigerators are all the rage in 2021 regarding pantry goals.
No more conventional butler and food storage pantries; it’s all about the working pantries in 2021. “Baker’s pantry” with wall ovens and U-shaped countertops for generous working space is the trend in the 2021 kitchen. Small kitchen appliances disappear from the central kitchen and leave room for a genuine working pantry and an induction cooktop. Working spaces in the kitchen can also be pretty, which explains the colorful tiles, exciting lighting, cabinetry details, and area to display favorite items and art.
3. Custom wood elements
Wood elements in a home aren’t something new, but the way they are used in 2021 is outstanding, for sure. Wood is no longer used exclusively for flooring or shiplap accents. Wood tambour applications on the cabinetry, stove hoods, walls, and furniture are widely used in 2021. For example, you can always add a bit of interest to your home with a tambour wood wall to complete some bunk beds.
4. Curved furniture
When we spoke about “modern,” we thought of sharp, clean lines, but a softer view is more common nowadays. Some of the home decors in 2021 have no edge at all, as curve design is leading right now.
Go ahead and buy curved sofas in 2021. They’re incredible at making a space feel more vibrant, especially if all the other elements are very structured or linear. If you decide to get a curved sofa, we recommend you use them in pairs. Also, you can put one with lounger chairs floating in the middle of the room. Either way, avoid placing the sofa against the wall.
5. Statement ceilings
If you upgrade the ceiling, your room will gain personality and you no longer have to worry about remodeling the flooring space. A statement ceiling can make all the difference with home décor and turn an ordinary room into one of a kind. Plaster relief, deep color with ornamental light fixates, magical prints, or textured wallpaper are some ideas to try for a statement ceiling.
6. Plenty of décor accents
Maximalism has become popular over recent years and the trend isn’t going away in 2021. People want to surround themselves with things they like, which explains the accessories on coffee tables, counters, or dotting shelves.
In 2020, many people had worked from home and went out a lot less. As a result, they had the time to notice everything they didn’t see before. Homeowners got rid of the clutter and strived to make their homes more welcoming and filled with things they genuinely care for.
Don’t be afraid to display items that are both meaningful to you and valuable. A lovely basket you bought in France for your knitted blankets or an antique box your son gave you on Mother’s Day to store the TV remote are such décor elements.
7. Flexibility to the space
During the pandemic, many of us had to work from home and create home offices that didn’t exist before. Flexible areas that become functional for the day and relaxing spaces in the evening are common in 2021.
For example, you can replace a nightstand in the bedroom with a desk. Go with similar colors and tones as the current room’s décor and remember about scaling. You don’t want something that looks way too small near your bed. The principle applies when choosing the chair for the desk as well.
8. Kit kat tiles
Subway tiles are everyone’s favorite in 2021, as they can be rustic, modern, and even luxurious. They can change the whole vibe in a room, whether it’s a kitchen or a bathroom where they’re installed. In 2021, handmade tiles with an unglazed finish are the leading choices for home décor.
The tiny rectangular shape of kit kat tiles/finger tiles attracts customers. They’re a modern alternative for the 2×8 tiles and present the perfect balance between clean lines and texture.
9. Above all, comfort
The most apparent decorating principle in 2021 is attainable comfort. Today, most spaces place livability in the center: closed floor plane, washable slipcovers, family-friendly finishes, etc. Designers strive to create areas where homeowners feel good to be in. Tactile elements like velvety fabrics and plushy blankets, visual elements like wallpaper, and air purifiers define homes in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is grey still trendy in 2021?
If you want to bring new colors to the walls, grey is still a wise option. Look for warm or rich undertones of grey to give your walls a new look in 2021. For example, a green undertone will make you feel stable and bring energy into any room.
Should you go with a farmhouse style in 2021?
Even if farmhouse style isn’t going away in 2021, it does go through some changes. The 2021’s farmhouse décor is rather country chic and comprises clean furniture, fresh colors, and clean finishes. Instead of a distressed appearance for the wood pieces, the 2021 farmhouse décor comes with colorful painted designs or clean and smooth wood finishes.
Is country chic the new farmhouse décor for 2021?
The country chic is all about the comfort and welcoming elements in the farmhouse design, but it’s less distressed and painted. The country chic attracts with wood tones and mixed updated styles with beautiful vintage pieces specially made in Europe.
Is it safe to go with shiplap style in 2021?
Shiplap is losing popularity in 2021. It’s still present with the coastal/period style homes, if necessary. Should you opt for shiplap, go for vertical type as it has a modern feel.
What’s the most popular color in 2021?
It seems that classic blue has been defined as the most popular color for 2021. As with anything in life, please don’t overdo it but introduce it elegantly in your home décor.
