Top 5 interior design trends of 2021

I think we can all agree that nobody saw last year coming. With the novel coronavirus came a slew of changes in our day to day lives, including lockdown orders. It comes as no surprise that being forced to stay home has made us increasingly critical of our living spaces, and all that we require from a home. As a result, more and more people are looking to freshen up in their living spaces and bring in the new year with a whole new, and functional, style.

In this article we go over the top five interior design trends that are sure to breath new life into your home this year!

1) Indoor Plants

Maybe it’s because we haven’t been able to travel to tropical places, or maybe it’s because they’re known to reduce stress, but plants are beginning to make their way back inside everyone’s home this year. With dozens of varieties to choose from, it is a very easy way to add some life into your space and bring the tropics to you.

2) Rattan Wicker

Much like plants, many individuals are seeing rattan wicker as something that is not exclusive to the outdoors. This ancient method of manufacturing furniture brings a delicate lightness to your interior, while simultaneously providing an earthy toned texture. To add a sense of nostalgia and a bohemian flair to your home, rattan wicker is a must.

3) Sustainability

With the gravity of climate change becoming increasingly more apparent as the years go by, many people are becoming more mindful of where and how the products they use at home are produced. Thrifting, upcycling goods, and using sustainable materials, such as bamboo, are on the rise and are expected to stay for the foreseeable future. Everyone is doing their part to take care of our planet any way they can.

4) Multifunctional Furniture

Whether is a room divider with shelves, an ottoman that doubles as storage, or a bookcase that folds out to a desk, we now expect our furniture to have multiple uses. Price per square foot is on the rise, so the ability to have ornamental furniture, or different rooms with varying purposes is now becoming a luxury. Get the most out of your space by purchasing pieces with a wide range of functions.

5) Graphic Wallpaper

Things have finally come full circle - wallpaper is back. After a hiatus for a few years, wallpapers have returned with a focus on abstract graphics and eye catching colours. Thankfully, they are now peel and stick, so if you get bored of it, just peel them off and try something else! It’s a cheap and hassle-free way to add a personal flair to your walls.