LIVED-IN INTERIORS
This is both a design and a content trend. Our homes are not showcases. More and more, people want to see spaces that are comfortable and “broken in.” Books and magazines are left out, in stacks. Art leans against the walls. Your favorite pot, and definitely your favorite kettle, is always on the stove.
SILVER IS EVERYWHERE
Hats off to brass and gold for the longest reigning metal trend. And while they aren’t going anywhere (I think there’s room for all metals in interiors, except maybe rose gold–sorry!) there’s definitely a rise in the new “it” metal: silver tones. Everything from polished nickel to pewter.
STATEMENT TILE
Now that we’re all very comfortable with checkerboard (a trend I first shared about in 2019–speaking of longevity!), we’re seeing lots of alternatives to black and white. Bold colors and jewel tones and lots of tile with depth.
LIGHTING AS ART
Technically, I talked about interesting lighting in last year’s post, but it’s leaning even more into lighting as art now. Especially in small spaces, go big on the lighting and let it double as art. It makes a statement in a space that needs very little furnishing or wall decor. It can take any space from builder grade to knock out. It’s all about the lighting.
INTERIOR WINDOWS
We were so certain we reported on this drool-worthy trend–interior windows separating spaces instead of just walls but I guess not. We have seen it in so many instances and over a huge variety or styles and it works every time.
TWO TONE CABINETS
It seems like every few years, we come up with a new way to mix up our kitchens. We went from all kitchen cabinetry being wood to all the cabinetry being the same color…to seeing bottom cabinets contrast with upper cabinets (tuxedo cabinets).
OUR RED ERA
You probably have a not-so-fond memory of a red wall in your house, growing up. You probably promised yourself you would never paint a wall in your house red. It used to be when said “accent wall,” we meant red. But, red is back in a big way. It’s beyond being a pop. It’s an immersion. You can paint and entire room red. It’s not for the shy. It’s very committal. You can dip your toe in, or you can go really big, and it’s striking.