Interior designers share 7 living-room trends that'll be huge in 2021, and 5 that will be out

Sophia MitrokostasMar 9, 2021, 03:23 IST

Statement artwork is in, and accent walls are out.Followtheflow/Shutterstock; PlusONE/Shutterstock

Insider talked to interior designers about the best and worst living-room styles for 2021.
Incoming trends include curvy, flexible furniture and wallpaper.
Gallery walls and barn doors are out, according to the professionals.

In a time when many people are relaxing, learning, and working at home, living rooms have become more important than ever.

Insider asked professional interior designers for their take on the incoming living-room trends for 2021, and which styles are fading away.

Read on to see what they said.

Furniture with curves will likely replace angular pieces.

Curved furniture has a cozier feel. Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Furniture pieces that can serve more than one function are big right now. SutidaS/Shutterstock

The fluffy fabric adds both luxury and coziness to a space. Ludmila Ivashchenko/Shutterstock

You can bring a tropical vibe to your own living room. Archi_Viz/Shutterstock

Large, sectional couches can accommodate whole families. Aspects and Angles/Shutterstock

Natural materials like rattan, wood, and jute are trending. Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Investing in a large piece of quality art could be the right move for your living room. Followtheflow/Shutterstock

The sliding door style has become outdated. Artazum/Shutterstock

Mid-century modern furniture has been huge over the last few years. united photo studio/Shutterstock

Jarring accent walls can look outdated. PlusONE/Shutterstock

Other shades of blue, however, are still in style. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Shiplap was big in the 2010s, but it's dated now. ocwarfford/Shutterstock