Top 5 Interior Design Trends of 2020
In a year truly unlike any other, most of us are spending more time than ever at home. It may not be what we planned, but we're taking the opportunity to update our spaces with functional style. If you're searching for ways to refresh your home, keep reading to gather new inspiration from 2020's top interior design trends. Read about the latest looks we're loving and how to make them work in your home. Enjoy!
1. Green Accents & Earth Tones
Green has always been a go-to colour for spring, but this year earth tones are a popular choice all throughout the year.
- Darker shades with brown undertones like fern, moss, olive and sage help the green trend work across the seasons.
- Work in warm browns like chocolate, mocha and terracotta accents.
- Add texture with real plants and faux foliage
- Green shades work especially well in the bedroom. Create a lush, relaxing space with green accent pillows, paint, wall décor or bedding
2. Biophilia Design
Organic trends have grown into full-blown biophilia. That means more direct references to nature and natural materials in your home.
- Add plants! Get the look faster and easier with faux foliage in everything from simple stems to potted plants and trees.
- Nature-inspired motifs featuring plants and animals.
- Reclaimed wood embraces imperfections and natural weathering. Bonus: recycled products are also more sustainable.
- Woven textures in surprising new places like pendant lights, vases and wall art.
- Stone and stone-look materials.
3. Geometrics
Modern geometrics are the perfect way to inject bold pattern into a room.
- Look for new takes on classic geometrics, like mixed shapes overlaid on art or accent pillows, metallic chevron prints, and geometrics in pastel shades.
- Strike a balance by adding breathing room between bold geometrics.
- If you’re feeling creative, try taking this trend to your walls with geometric paint
4. Mixed Metals
Instead of one stand-out metal, this year we’re embracing mixed metals and metallic finishes on furniture, accents and hardware. Tips to make this trend work for you:
- Establish a dominant metal in the room and incorporate other shades as accents.
- Keep finishes (polished, matte, distressed) consistent across different pieces.
- Add one statement piece in your accent metal.
- Find at least one item that includes both metals.
- Feature a maximum of three metals in one room.
5. Eclectic Glamour
This year’s trending contemporary style mixes classic feminine details with bold glamour.
- Subtle shades of pink like blush, rose gold and pink-tinted greys.
- Incorporate velvet furniture and accents for luxury and comfort (look for polyester velvet in homes with pets or kids)
- Contrast traditionally feminine touches like pink, gold and florals with black or charcoal grey.
- The perfect place to incorporate mixed metals. Choose two of your favourite tones (gold, brass, copper, silver) to punch up rooms with light pinks and blacks.