If you’re tired of staring at the same four walls after several weeks spent mostly indoors, now may be the ideal time for a change. After all, with spring’s arrival — alongside new decor trends to revamp your surroundings — this is the season to experiment with new colors and designs to brighten your mood and revitalize your space. It’s also a great way to take your mind off current events outside your home. Here then are five trends to watch for as we spring toward summer.
Bright colors
It’s only natural to covet bright, cheerful colors after the relative darkness of winter — never mind two months of quarantine. But be wary of splashing too much color around. Instead, consider introducing bolts of color with accessories such as rugs or drapes. If you’re feeling more courageous, try an accent wall. Another alternative if you’d rather use colors sparingly? Throw pillows, which can elevate the mood of a room without overwhelming it.
Mother Nature
Embracing Mother Nature by leaning on botanical patterns and earthy tones never goes out of style, but it is especially appealing during the renewing season of spring. (The calming attributes of nature — and nature-inspired decor — should not be underestimated either, considering our COVID-19-related times.) If you’re wondering how to approach incorporating such designs into your home, start by choosing items that will supplement the landscape outside your window.
Wallpaper for your ceiling
Wallpaper is one of the hottest trends of the year. That said, it is still a decorative choice a lot of people hesitate to embrace. After all, while it can add much-needed personality to a space, it can also overload the senses. Or worse, feel tacky. But if you do feel like being adventurous, why not try adding a pattern to the ceiling? It can revitalize a room without overdoing it. Just seek out a pattern that looks great regardless of the angle you are looking up from.
The end of the neutral kitchen
Look for natural wood cabinets, shelving and islands to pop up in the kitchen alongside splashes of color on the walls and among appliances. This shift is part of a larger move away from neutrality throughout the home as contrast takes the place of the near-monochromatic tones we have seen during the past decade.
Vintage furniture
Along with wallpaper, the resurgence of vintage fare includes German-and-Italian-influenced curved furniture, with spooled feet and wood spindles, as well as antique art. Look for spaces that combine such items with modern furniture to be at the fore of home design this year.