Home decor always goes through changes every year or so. Some trends tend to stay on for a lot longer than other but there is always a turning of the tide that is waiting to happen. Being creative doesn’t always get you to the top of the tree in
Bolder, Powerful and Varied Kitchens
Kitchens for a very long time have been locked in the contemporary minimalist style. Neutral walls absolutely dominated this part of the home for a very long time. The kitchen is where things get messy as it’s where you prepare your meals. So stains or splatters of various colours from food would often scatter all over the white, grey, sky blue and or beige walls and surfaces. The most contemporary trend right now is kitchens going back to darker shades. Black and midnight blues for the cabinets, countertops, cupboards and islands are making a huge comeback. These look more reserved yet powerful, they have more authority and direction about them. Rather than dance around in the middle, you pick a side with such decor choices. The materials however can and should vary.
Cabinets can be made from pure glass with top and bottom wooden boards. The styling is still being kept minimalist and the contemporary ethos does rear it’s head here. The cabinets should offer maximum storage space and be quite large yet fully go with straight lines and sharp corners. Metal handles are still king however, so for all your drawers, cupboard and even the doors, have them made from stainless steel or polished bronze. The contrast in materials together with the bolder tones, your kitchen will be aligning with the most modern trends making waves right now.
The Taller The Better
Tall is very difficult to achieve in the interior design world. For one thing you’re limited overall by how much room you have as per the height of the ceiling. You might have an idea that would look great but you don’t want to damage the inside of your home either. Taller lounger chairs are looking like they are being valued highly in the current trends of the interior designers. Lounge chairs that are made from fabric, and using modern cushioning materials are the most popular choices right now. Foam seats and backrests are the overriding style choice because the foam is very comfortable, yet it doesn’t bend and deform under pressure and from a lot of use. Tall seashell style lounge chairs are something you might want to add to your living room or perhaps even somewhere in your home that you treat as a relaxation hovel.
Tall plants are also something to consider in the way of an interior that celebrates tall decor. Plants add a level of depth and natural charm to any home but taller plants such as cacti and exotic vine plants are very popular at the moment. There’s something grant about a room with tall items because the showing of how you can manage to make height appealing is a skill and challenge many seek to accomplish these days.
Professional Chic Office Style
The dominant styles of the late 90s and up until now, have been minimalist, industrial, postmodern and midcentury. All of these styles turn up their noses at a more professional look because that is something they have pit themselves against. They have been popular with home interior designers because, they do allow for a lot more room for homeowners. They don’t often have anything that is too complex and could veer the attention of the room in one direction or another. The most contemporary homes are in fact challenging these norms but introducing professional but chic office style decor. Having a look at these kinds of property for sale, you can see that cream and springtime wood colours are being used for the sofas, tables, chairs and even the carpets. These apartments are cutting edge for a reason, because they are setting the trends that so many professionals want.
Layout Rethink
The layout of rooms is something that is being explored in many interior design magazines, and colleges. The modern trend is to move the focal point of the room so it can be a standalone force. For example, the sofa is being moved more toward the side of the room rather than it being allowed to be in the middle or at the largest wall. Dining room tables are being moved toward the patio in open plan rooms. The bed is being moved toward the shorter wall while the rest of the room is afforded more space. These layouts may not catch on but in the current trends, they are challenging the status quo as with any kind of trend that wants to unseat the mainstream design thought. See if your rooms could give you more space if you were to move the main focal point toward the edges.
The current interior design trends are quite fascinating. They are challenging styles that have been at the top of the tree for over two decades if not more. See if you can implement a modern professional chic office style, with high quality leather chairs, along with cream and light brown wood. Taller items might be something to consider also, as they often have a looming effect across the room, which signifies daring and confident style.
