When it Comes to Home Décor Trends, Traditional Modes Have Changed Dramatically
The new home décor trends are anything but conventional. Individual creativity is overtaking tradition. People are seeking styles and colors that they relate to, that they find uplifting, and original.
All white rooms, for example, are being overtaken by all kinds of color saturations. Ceiling colors can now be somewhat different than wall colors. Trends are leaning toward moody, mid-tone-colored walls (neither dark nor bright).
“The day of monochrome design such as white sofas, white throws, white walls, the all-white kitchen are finally numbered,” according to Christiane Lemieux, owner of Lemieux Et Cie. “We will see monochromatic, all neutral interiors almost disappearing. The blank canvas, all off-white trend is becoming too dull and frankly not very livable. With people spending more time inside their homes [working from home, for example], they are craving color, layers, textures, patinas, and material mixes. We are now thinking about our spaces from a 360 perspective.” Lemieux adds, “People are reevaluating how they furnish, decorate, and layer artwork in their homes. They are looking for the details too. We can expect details like pleats, scallops, and tailoring. Linear only is on the way out too.”
Some of the new trends stem from the pandemic. Covid solidified the need for separate rooms, especially when many spaces double as home offices. Big kitchens that open to the rest of the home have become less desirable. “I am definitely seeing a lot of enclosed kitchen spaces as opposed to large family room/kitchen areas that are open to the rest of the home,” says Christopher Peacock, founder and CEO of Christopher Peacock Home, a noted, high-end designer, contractor, and cabinetry maker in Greenwich Connecticut. He adds, “However, it doesn’t mean these spaces should feel enclosed. Within that space, the designs tend to be more open planned with wall shelving and less built-in looking cabinetry. An eclectic organic feel of mixed textures and materials is very welcoming and bistro-like, and this is certainly popular.”
Midcentury modern styles have reigned for years, more recently though as a combination with boho (a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes cultures and artistic expression with an emphasis on organic expression and nature). Lotta Lundaas, Founder and CEO of Norse Interiors explains that designs are evolving in a slightly different way. “Midcentury meets boho has dominated design trends the past couple of years, but going forward, we’ll see less boho, and more midcentury meets discrete luxury. Our homes will remain multi-purpose, and the midcentury clean lines, simple shapes, and emphasis of function will be central to creating a safe haven with a touch of flair for when it’s time to log off and relax.”
An article in Floridarealtors.org focuses on the trend of throwing out the old rules, while adding lots of personal touches, a more relaxed and creative décor. People are choosing the colors they love and throwing out the old rule book. The idea is to make the room more comfortable and functional.
“Gen Z is on the cusp of becoming our new homeowner, and they’re more likely to mix styles,” says Amanda Kruse of Upspring PR, a New York based marketing firm for real estate and design. Kruse agrees that more functionality is trending.
Let’s bid adieu to minimalism, says Peti Lau of the New York Design Center. “I think we will see less minimalist design in 2022 and more layered, modernist, maximalist design. A home should be a reflection of the people inhabiting the spaces and it should tell a story.”
This trend leans toward exuding happiness and inspiring curiosity.