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2020 has completely changed the way people think about home design. When the year started, many thought of their homes as places to eat, sleep, and relax. But over the last year, most of us are using our homes as offices, schools, gyms, and more.
These sudden shifts are causing many to reconsider the form and function of their home design. Here are the trends that you can expect to see in 2021.
Zen and Nature
Zen and Nature
Amidst the anxieties of 2020, our homes are feeling a lot less like escapes from the daily grind. In 2021, homeowners will add more zen-style décor to create tranquil spaces within the home. These will often be nature-centric, such as sand gardens, bamboo sinks, and decorative fountains. As many have been forced to stay indoors for much of the year, people will be eager to bring nature inside.
Bold Colors
Bold Colors
Zen décor will be popular with Millennials, but more affluent, older homeowners will also crave a bit more color and life. They’ll switch from the popular black and white of contemporary design to bold blues, reds, purples, and greens.
These colors add more life and dynamism to interior spaces without sacrificing any elegant appeal.
Natural Light
Natural Light
Natural light has always been popular, but it will reach new heights in 2021. Many homeowners and apartment owners in 2020 have realized just how much they miss the sun, and they’re going to prioritize design elements like skylights and sheer curtains in the future.
Vintage Chic
Vintage Chic
The vintage trend isn’t going anywhere. But Millennials are getting older, and their vintage tastes are changing as their incomes rise. We’ll see more chic elements in homes like plush sofas, woven rattan, and statement pieces such as modern art sculptures.
Minimalism and Feng Shui
Minimalism and Feng Shui
In 2020, those with cluttered homes experienced just how stressful a mess can be when you’re stuck inside. In 2021, Millennials will embrace Feng Shui while older homeowners will scale back to a minimal look.
Feng shui, the art of balance in décor, will blend well with Millennials’ zen craze by encouraging natural wood and greenery.
Minimalist elements might manifest in rustic wireframes, clean surfaces, and abstract art.
In 2021, we’ll see big home design shifts, but that’s not a bad thing. Adapting our homes to our changing needs is what interior design is all about. Follow some of the trends above to add more tranquility and style to your home in 2021.