2021 is here, and whilst it’s not come in with the best bang our enthusiasm for the new year has not faded – and so we’ve already put together eight interior trends we’re predicting for the year ahead.
Last year we expected emotive décor to be popular, with a focus on our homes being retreats and using comforting fabrics and homeware to benefit our wellbeing. If only we had known how important our homes were soon to become to us.
Similarly, the trends we’re seeing for 2021 take great inspiration from the events of last year with a focus on calmness through nature and light woods, but also multi-functional rooms for those all-important home offices. But we don’t want to dwell on 2020 too much and instead, we want to look forward. Here are our trend predictions for Spring/Summer 2021…
Oh, and stay tuned for part two of this blog where we will be looking at the colour trends for 2021.
Light woods
Taking inspiration from the popular Scandi trends we’ve seen over the last few years, light woods will continue to be a must-have material in 2021.
Tone on tone
This trend uses multiple shades of the same colour to create simple yet beautiful interiors, whether it’s through just paint on the walls or incorporating accessories, furniture, or soft furnishings.
Bouclé
Bouclé was everywhere in 2020 and it looks like it’s very much here to stay for now. After all, who doesn’t still want a bouclé armchair? It started on the catwalk and is now a staple texture for a warm and inviting home. The looped yarns, often in several shades, create a raised curled quality that gives a sophisticated but cosy feel.
Maximalism
Goodbye minimalism and hello maximalism. This trend goes hand in hand with an increased eco-consciousness evident in most design trends for Spring/Summer 2021. Homemakers are embracing colour, light, bolder patterns, textures, and shapes to create an optimistic and stimulating atmosphere.
Grandmillenial Grandeur
A bit of a mouthful, hey? This interior design trend is an ode to ‘old-school’. A twist on traditional and the antidote to mid-century modern interiors. Pretty florals, cosy textiles, pleated lampshades, and lots of fringe detailing.
At one with nature
Replicating the colours, patterns, and scents of the great outdoors in everything from artwork to tableware. Using nature adds a dose of escapism and tranquillity to even the most stimulating or intense environments.
Multi-functional spaces
There’s never been a year quite like 2020 to make us rethink how we use our homes and the rooms in them. As we’re spending more time at home it’s becoming obvious that it makes less sense to dedicate whole rooms to just one purpose – especially in smaller properties.
Using creative storage and design solutions to help living rooms and bedrooms double up as home offices and workspaces is only going to continue to rise this year.
Abstract faces and lines
We’ve seen this buzzing art trend used in wallpapers, art, textiles, and homeware accessories, and we’re only going to see more and more of it in 2021.
Are there any interior design trends you think will be big this year? Let us know your thoughts via @vestainteriordesign.
And keep an eye out for part two of this blog which will look at the colour trends for 2021.
Image sources:
Light woods
Etsy
Hilary Taylor Interiors
Barbulianno Design
Tone on tone
Lonny
Jotun
The Rug Company
Nordic Design
House Of
Boucle
Conscious Cribs
Archi Products
Luke Arthur Wells
CB2
Maximalism
Grillo Designs
Fine Lines
Grandmillenial grandeur
Homemakers Blog
At one with nature
Silk and Willow
Readly
Piglet in bed
Multifunctional spaces
Sweeten
Dear Designer
Abstract faces and lines
Not on the High Street
Nordic Wall
Murals Wallpaper
Wallmur
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