Interior Design Trends Part 2

After a year in and out of lockdown, it won’t come as a surprise that many 2021 interior design trends focus on bringing comfort to our homes. Despite us having to adapt our homes to be multi-functional with often functional spaces like our kitchens doubling up as workspaces, it is important to do so without compromising your sense of well-being.

Vintage elements 

Antique, repurposed, salvaged and retro pieces all have their place in a vintage scheme. The key is to reference the look rather than slavishly reproduce it, using strong colors, favorite pieces, and a less-is-more approach for a vibrant, cohesive aesthetic. The key to this approach is to provide plenty of contrast.  

Build up a vintage-style scheme gradually. It’s the kind of look that needs layering so choose pieces over time that means something to you. Add a few luxe elements such as rich fabrics and statement lighting to create a modern note. 

Be mindful with eco choices 

Engage your senses with meaningful design and calming fabrics. This popular trend plays to our desire for spiritual connection and well-being balanced by a commitment to sustainability. 

Colors and textures have a hint of craft with warm tones coming to the fore. The new color palette includes golden beige, moss green, soft olive, and earthy orange. Further, tactile fabrics serve to comfort and cocoon such as matt velvet, boucle, and linen. In addition, these soft and resilient fabrics are suitable for intensive use seating. 

We will also see a renewed focus on craft and multifunctional furniture. In sync with the rise of conscious consumerism comes the desire for furniture that offers longevity, quality, and durability. Our need to feel grounded, calm, and connected to nature is expressed through understated furniture, textile fabrics, sustainable materials, and multifunctional, warm minimalism. 

Make the home office a focal point 

‘A home office must be designed as a space to induce thought,’ says Andrew Martin’s Martin Waller. ‘It wants to have crisp, clear lines, comfort, and creative inspiration by way of artwork or patterned wallpaper. A desk light is a good way to add style and design-led angles to an office as well as being imperative for spotlighting.’