New year, new season, new look. That includes the look of your home’s interior. Emerging, hot trends in home décor for 2018 can give you some ideas for redecorating rooms.
The latest trends call for the use of the soft-toned colors of lavender and lilac (used in moderate doses, and not necessarily together). These softer colors can work well alongside deeper colored tones. Colors within the olive green/chartreuse color scheme are also expected to be in demand this year.
Other popular options pull from richer color palettes – especially gemstone colors, possibly paired with different colored metals. You’re also likely to see these more intense palettes paired with a variety of textures (velvet upholstery, for example). There’s even been a bit of talk about velour upholstery, but that trend is likely to fade as quickly as velour tracksuits did in the fashion world.
Warm colors, once thought to be too bold for most people’s tastes, also appear to be making a comeback. Don’t be surprised to see some red, coral, or yellow stylish sofas and chairs in people’s living rooms.
Along with bolder colors, there is a resurgence of bold patterns – but done in a modern way. There won’t be too much, if any, mixing of lots of bold colors with bold patterns. It’ll probably be bold pattern or bold color combined with their softer-toned counterparts.
Iridescence accents will also be an extremely popular choice for creating a modern look to any room, according to the home design expe Tim Bakke of New York-based The Plan Collection Fine House Plans.
“This trend is a bit more expensive than some of its alternatives, so you may want to start with an iridescent pillow or a shiny tiled backsplash. This mermaid-worthy look is so up and coming that it’s likely to only gain more traction with homeowners in the future,” Bakke said in his article,“ Home Design & Décor Trends 2018.”
Hard geometrics will be another big trend this year, according to well-known designer Genevieve Gorder of the TV home-makeover show Trading Spaces, as well as the reboot of that show. Gorder recently told House Beautiful magazine that she thinks “… circles are the new triangle.” She says people can incorporate geometric shapes into an interior design with accent pillows or with graphic wallpaper. Another great idea is to find accent rugs or wall textiles with geometric designs.
Natural elements from the outside are making their way into indoor living spaces. Look for elements like natural limestone and wood being incorporated into accent walls. Take your cues from the natural setting outside of your home and see if it works with the architecture of your indoor space.
In addition to selecting colors, elements, and materials found in nature, a subtle way to bring the outdoors in is adding artisan-style woven textured baskets and textiles to your decor. This also triggers an international feel, as many of these baskets and textiles are art forms that often originate in several different countries around the world.
Go easy on the artisan-style woven crafts, though. You don’t want your living room to look like a showroom at Pier 1 or World Marketplace. Yes, we love Pier 1 and World Marketplace but If you have too many woven wares in one spot or all throughout your house, your guests will be asking for a price check instead of admiring and enjoying your home’s hip, worldly look.
In the kitchen, another 2018 trend runs counter to the longtime popularity of granite countertops. Quartz is quickly becoming the choice for kitchen countertops. Granite, a natural stone, had been the king of countertops for decades while quartz was a high-end, slightly lower-priced alternative offered to those who didn’t have the dough to dish out for granite. No longer is quartz the second-choice.
These days, quartz comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and finishing looks that make it a dead-ringer for natural stone. Another plus is that quartz is strong and durable – and is a low-maintenance choice because, unlike granite, it doesn’t need to be sealed.
For faucets and handles in kitchens and bathrooms, look for golden brass tones instead of the brushed nickel and the stainless steel that have become to be staples in kitchen and bathroom décor for years. The golden brass tones, when featured in small doses, can be chic. But if the look is overdone, it can take on a tacky, cheap, and gaudy “wanna-be-gold” appearance.
If you are a big fan of subway-style porcelain tiles used on a backsplash wall, accent wall, or half-wall in your kitchen or bathroom – but hate cleaning the grout between those small pieces of tile – this next trend is for you! We’re seeing these surfaces currently being surfaced with larger-size tiles. The look is aesthetically pleasing AND easy to install and clean because there is less grout.
It is not advised for people to try to incorporate every single trend into their homes, although some of the trends can be employed in conjunction with one another. The best way to go about redecorating your home is to tap into your personal style. And a terrific way to do that is to check out home décor trends, because they can give you great ideas on how to bring your personal style to your home.