Feeling excited about a home renovation, you’re researching interior design styles that align with your aesthetic and functional understandings. When doing so, you’re bound to come across some interior design ideas that are trending right now and some ever-green options like minimalist, Mediterranean, industrial and Scandinavian design.
If you’re looking for something a bit more unusual, however, you may want to explore some forgotten interior design trends that seem to be making a comeback today.
Such trends carry a lot of charm and there are very particular reasons why they’re being embraced by homeowners and interior designers once again. Here are a few of those stylistic choices that are definitely worth thinking about.
As the name suggests, this is the opposite of minimalism – a decadent and opulent interior design style that seems to bring just about every possible element together.
Maximalism had been abandoned for some time but it seems to be making a comeback.
With maximalism, you can display your interests and hobbies, as well as your favourite works of art. It creates lots of comfort and variety. Anyone who enjoys the eclectic feel of their home will fall in love with all of the richness that maximalism ensures.
The one thing to be aware of is the fact that cleaning and maintenance can be a bit trickier in a maximalist home. It’s also a good idea to work with an interior designer on the execution. Otherwise, you risk running into clutter problems sooner or later.
When it comes to interior design trends, they’re probably most obvious in the realm of colour palette selection.
While neutrals will always be a go-to choice, some more intriguing colour choices are making a comeback to the world of home décor. These include the hues that were very popular during the 1970s.
In fact, quite a few interior design trends from the 70s are seeing quite strong representation today. These include groovy furniture with a lot of spirit, lots of pattern mixes, wicker and macramé, psychedelic designs and chunky accessories.
As far as colours go, brighter is always better. Avocado green, sunshine yellow, orange, red and all other vibrant tones are an excellent choice. Very often, colour palettes consist of tones that don’t seem to work together (but they actually do). Bright contrasts and colour/pattern mixes can also result in a lot of personality.
If you don’t feel that such bold tones are right for your home, go for natural colours and pick one bright accent. That choice will bring a lot of life and some excitement into your spaces without being obtrusive or annoying.
The art deco trend seemed to be abandoned over the past few years but we’re glad to say it’s making a definite comeback.
Art deco saw its limelight in the 1920s as a contrast to the very opulent and rich Victorian interior design that was its predecessor.
Geometric patterns, luxurious materials and strong angles all make art deco an interior design style you simply can’t ignore. Its aesthetic is immediately recognisable and a great choice for those who want some glamour and a feel of sophistication at home.
We previously predicted that art deco is going to be one of the interior design trends to dominate 2022. Today, we’re really happy to say that the prediction has already come true.
Open plan living has been the rage with contemporary urban spaces over a number of years already. With the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns of the past two years, however, individual rooms are starting to make a comeback.
With open spaces, you have zones that are gently separated from each other without taking away from the airiness of the flat. When people have to spend a lot of time at home, however, such design choices aren’t always optimal. This is especially true when several generations have to share the same space or members of the same households exhibit very different lifestyle preferences.
It’s been 15 years since open spaces have dominated. Now, they’re stepping to the back of the stage and individual rooms are returning. Individual rooms make it much easier to create privacy and personal space. They also create a sense of cosiness and security many people have been missing.
A last fun trend you may want to consider exploring is 80s furniture (whether genuine or executed in that particular style).
Odd furniture shapes, geometric lines, mixes of different materials, bright colours and even plastic elements are all quite typical for 80s furniture. These funky and maybe even slightly kitschy pieces are returning to our world because they have a ton of personality. If you want an item that’s really going to stand out in a fairly neutral home, choose a genuine 1980s piece of furniture.
And finally, remember that trends should only serve as pointers. If you’re really drawn to a particular design idea, you should definitely consider it for your renovation. It doesn’t matter if the concept is trending right now or considered an ever-green. No matter how unorthodox your idea appears to be, contact Home Guide. We are a home interior design company that can cannot wait to be inspired by your vision of your dream home, and execute it to perfection. Check our our home renovation and interior design portfolio here.
