It’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends coming up in 2021. From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide you with a curated look for your home with Superior Design & Customization.
YELLOW AND GRAY
For the first time in 22 years, Pantone has named not one but two colours for a year. For the uninitiated, Pantone releases a colour every year that is supposed to dominate fields like fashion and home interiors. Last year for instance, the colour was classic blue. For 2021, it is a combination of Ultimate Gray, a deep and brooding grey that stands for endurance and maturity alongside Illuminating, which is a sunny yellow hue that stands for hope. The two colours are supposed to form a complementary pair.
ROUNDED FURNITURE
While the last decade was all about furniture that adheres to clean straight lines, curves are definitely making a comeback. 2021 will see the return of furniture with rounded silhouettes and shapely legs. Pick chairs with rounded backs and consoles with shapely curved legs. Your couches should now have rounded arms and round coffee tables will soon become a rage. Consider throwing in a circular rug into the mix to complement the curves of your furniture.
LIGHT COLOURED WOOD
Each type of wood has a different base shade. For example, teak and mahogany are typically dark woods while maple and rubber-wood are lighter in colour. It might be prudent to remember that light-coloured wood is a distinct feature of Scandinavian design. This year will belong to light-coloured wood and by extension, to lighter gradients of wood-coloured laminates and finishes. Light-coloured wooden flooring will definitely be in this season.
SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY DECOR
Staying indoors for the better part of 2020 has had a profound impact on our perceptions. One of the more desirable perceptions has been about nature and how we must start preserving it at least now. In home interiors, this manifests itself in sustainable and eco-friendly design. The more natural the materials you use to decorate your home, the more sustainable it is. Use as little plastic as possible and stick with materials that have a lower carbon footprint. Houseplants are our best friends in this ‘new normal’ and we must use them a lot more to decorate our homes. Moreover, use natural and biodegradable materials like wood, hemp, cane, rattan etc. for furnishing your home instead of synthetic items. Also, think local and use items that can be locally sourced like tribal art or hire a local artist who can paint your walls for you.
Make your home a gracious and comfortable space for entertaining, being with your family, or just relaxing on your own. Incorporating these 2021 design trends into your current home or future home construction will surely guide you towards your dream living space.
