Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 6 that are out this season
- Insider asked interior designers about which trends are in and out this season.
- Maximalism, vintage pieces of furniture, and indoor plants are popular.
Maximalism is all the rage.
We've seen the minimalist aesthetic take over for the last few years, but it's time to turn it up a notch and have some fun with color and pattern again, according to Yoselin Castro, senior interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors.
"Fun colors and bold prints will come together to create fulfilling spaces that inspire and maximize productivity," Castro told Insider. For instance, you can layer in different textures and play around with lighting to see a room come to life.
With this trend, Castro said, it's important to be mindful of the pieces you incorporate and make sure each item in the space serves a purpose or just brings you joy every time you see it.
Sustainable options are becoming a popular choice for decor as people see the perks of energy-efficient products.
People are seeing the advantages of integrating energy-efficient products in their spaces as a way to reduce heating and lighting needs, Castro said.
Sustainable decor options also add an element of authenticity, according to Karen Gutierrez, interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors.
"Blending environmental and social impact with inspired design reflects a design approach that is intentional and authentic," Gutierrez told Insider.
Vintage furniture is making a comeback while also leaving a smaller carbon footprint.
Vintage pieces of furniture will make a come back as the design world begins to look toward more sustainable options to decorate a home.
"Shopping from sustainable and ethical retailers that provide higher quality products will allow us to keep our furniture for longer and will stay in good shape, which is ultimately more financially responsible and mindful of the environment," Castro told Insider.
Thrift stores are great places to find original pieces of furniture that can be easily refurbished for less than what you'd spend buying it new.
Bringing plants indoors is a growing seasonal trend.
"Bringing the outdoors inside is another trend that continues to grow — no pun intended," Castro said.
Plants can elevate a space with their deep-green tones and bold textures and they serve as perfect accessories to liven a place up, Castro said.
Plus incorporating plants into an indoor space can improve air quality and help reduce stress levels.
Earth tones are having a moment right now.
From chocolate browns to taupes and creamy whites, earthy shades are both subtle and sophisticated, according to Jade Joyner, principal designer and co-founder of Metal + Petal.
"In using the browner hues, rooms are grounded and become truly classic," she said.
Sculptural furniture takes a front seat this season.
Furniture with shapes and curves will be the center of attention this season, according to Castro. Sculptural furniture can add subtle drama while being visually relaxing. It also helps a space to feel soft and feminine, Gutierrez added.
"Try introducing a variety of shapes to provide dimension and allow the eye to take a pleasant stroll through the room," Castro told Insider.
Gutierrez said curvy furniture also adds a warmer touch, breaks strict lines, and assists any layout softened by furniture without corners.
On the other hand, simple cottons are out as luxe fabrics have a moment.
In line with the maximalism aesthetic mentioned earlier, luxurious fabrics are replacing the more basic fabrics commonly used in the home space.
"Right now, we are seeing a big turn in the design world from simple cottons and linens to luxurious fabrics that will last," Joyner told Insider.
She said velvets and silks are having a moment and washable taffetas, a plain woven fabric made of silk, are also super luxe-looking, and they add such a shine to the space.
The all-neutral or all-white palette is starting to seem dull and bland.
Nowadays, the minimalist, all-white/all-neutral aesthetic is being seen as bland and kind of boring, said Gutierrez.
"Minimalism does not need to be all white and neutral," she said. "With the addition of natural elements, greenery, and textures, we are moving forward to be more experimental and add color to create personality."
Word-art accessories are being replaced with abstract and sculptural pieces.
The framed word art and accessories that started gaining in popularity in 2014 are on their way out, said Gutierrez.
This trend commonly seen with farmhouse or country-style designs has been overdone, and people are ready for something new.
"With the idea of changes and new things, we're leaning toward more sculptural, abstract, and artistic details in this new decade," she told Insider.
Spaces with one function aren't so practical anymore.
Multifunctional spaces are now the way to go as they serve more than one purpose, Castro said.
Instead of a kitchen just being a place to cook, you can incorporate a desk somewhere to double as a workspace. Or a basement can include a home theater.
"This concept allows people to spend more time doing what they need to do such as working, studying, or exercising, and minimizes the amount of space needed to perform any of these activities," Castro told Insider.
Matchy-matchy furniture is a thing of the past.
Using the same colors, matching metals, woods, and hardware is starting to become outdated.
Gutierrez said many are moving away from the idea that you need to purchase the whole furniture set to complete a space. Marrying two different pieces helps to bring in your own style and still look functional.
"I feel as though we have become less afraid of following the rules and more open to making more functional and authentic decisions," Gutierrez told Insider.
Stainless-steel appliances are not as sleek as they once were in the design world.
With so many new appliance colors out there, Joyner said, there's no reason to stick to the standard, boring stainless-steel look.
You can choose white appliances to fit in with your neutral kitchen color palette or go for all-black appliances to match your moody vibe, Joyner suggested.
Whichever way you go, make your appliances work in your space instead of following trends.
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