We’re slowly making ourselves comfortable in 2020 which promises to be a great year for design! New trends spring up like mushrooms while some of the old ones are hoping for a big comeback. Out of all, we have selected 6 that, according to us, will be of exceptional importance in this new year and, who knows, maybe will stay with us for the entire decade. After all, a good trend is a timeless one!
The Sustainable Way
The ubiquitous eco trend is growing in strength also in interiors. We focus on good quality materials and try to give a second life to objects through renovation. For this reason, antique and vintage furnishing items are experiencing a renaissance, from textiles, ceramics to furniture.
“People are starting to think more and more about the environmental impact of home design. We’re seeing a desire among our customers to shop sustainably and invest in quality pieces they can keep for years.” —Alessandra Wood “Sustainability will be in everybody’s mind when designing interiors. The build industry is starting to focus on healthy and new materials.” –Laurence Carr, interior designer
Caning
The re-appearance of this trend is closely related to the sustainable way. Caning has been known literally for ages and it’s amazing that modern designers are keen to explore the potential of this incredible technique and material.
“Caning is a material that has become iconic thanks to the classic bistro chairs. The first chairs with bent wood back and Vienna straw seat were produced from the mid-nineteenth century. Today, this element can be found on stool seats, cabinet doors, lampshades, and so much more. This is a beautiful material that allows light to filter through it and immediately lends itself to a light and airy vibe. When used in lighting fixtures, it creates a beautiful dappled lighting effect.” —Amber Dunford
Eclecticism
Mixing different styles has never been as fashionable as it is now. We express our personality through interior design, which is why each ‘personal touch’ is very desirable. Souvenirs from travels, a photo or art gallery on the wall, a mix of antiques with modernity – all this makes our house unique and gives it a soul.
“2020 will bring richer, warmer designs. Texture, patina, and antiques are filling the souls of our homes. My clients are seeking special pieces that speak to them, or are bringing family pieces with personal history to incorporate into their designs. There is a re-emerging appreciation for quality, and authenticity.” —Marie Flanigan, interior designer
Cozy Crib
For some time glam camping has been extremely fashionable, i.e. a combining leisure in nature with hotel luxury. Naturally, this style also began to penetrate interiors, bringing them closer to nature. Shaggy wool rugs, natural materials such as wood or stone and rustic accessories will help you achieve this effect.
“Layered, rich interiors that reflect the people who live there. I don’t mean cluttered by layered. Rather, I envision cozier, cocooning environments achieved through color, pattern, wallpaper, objects, and more.” —Elizabeth Cooper, interior designer
Mid-Century
One of the most timeless styles in interior design is back again. On Pinterest, more and more often we see characteristic mid-century colors (yellow, orange, brown), furniture shapes and art. Draw from this exceptional aesthetics to create something both intriguing and elegant.
“Mid-century designs will never go out of style, but an oversaturated market equals a return to more layered interiors with plush, tactile fabrics, metals and stones with a natural patina, varying textures, and colors that instill a sense of luxurious comfort and ease—think burnt orange, ochre, and camel.” —Daun Curry, interior designer
Big Color
Everything seems to indicate that white walls will not come back to favor any soon. Deep shades of blue, green, as well as delicate shades of pink are still decisively in vogue. Another bold color that is going to become extremely hot in the foreseeable future is lime, proposed by Etsy as the color of the year 2020.
“Color. And we don’t mean a splash here and there, but true, genuine happy color. Think: soft rainbow. Unicorns and tie die have been all over the place and I think that trend will start to make its way into home design, not in a literal way, but in a very easy, suggestive way.” —Virginia Toledo and Jessica Geller, co-founders of Toledo Geller
