Decorating your home can be a wonderful creative outlet and is important in creating a home that you love, especially after renovating.

You want your home to reflect your style, and it can be quite overwhelming trying to decide where to start.

That’s why it’s a great idea to look at current home decor trends for inspiration. You don’t have to go with what’s trendy, but you’ll get lots of ideas and can decide what you do and don’t like.

We’ve selected our favorite trendy design ideas that are popular at the moment. There are plenty of different options to help you find something that is just right for you and your space.

 

Embrace Nature-Inspired Elements

 

In today’s society, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature, especially living in a big city.

And that’s where biophilic design comes from by seeking to reintroduce natural elements into our living spaces.

This can be seen in the increasing popularity of house plants as people bring nature into their homes.

This is not just a beautiful aesthetic but also has benefits for mental and physical health.

Being surrounded by nature evokes a sense of calm, and you can add to this by using things like wood and stone in your design as well.

 

Minimalist and Functional Spaces

 

Minimalism is often associated with the Scandi style with its clean lines and lack of clutter.

It’s widely accepted that a cluttered space contributes to your brain feeling cluttered and more people are moving towards minimalist design.

The color palette generally consists of neutrals for a soothing appearance.

There is also an emphasis on choosing high-quality pieces, like Italian kitchen brands for a sense of understated elegance.

There are a lot of hidden storage options out there to make sure you can access everything you need while reducing visual clutter.

You can even find multifunctional furniture, like couches with storage under the seats, making this great for people in small spaces.

 

Mix and Match Patterns

 

If minimalism is not quite your thing, there are lots of other options.

People are recognizing that you don’t have to pick one pattern and keep everything else neutral.

Rather you can mix and match patterns for a vibrant and cozy feel.

This is a great way to bring different colors and styles into one place to reflect your diverse style, creating an eclectic but still refined look.

It’s important to know that styling your house doesn’t have to be expensive.

There are lots of affordable home decor ideas, and you can incorporate patterns easily with throw pillows, rugs, and wallpaper.

 

Go Bold with Color

 

Bold colors add a lot of fun and personality to a space, and there are many great ways to incorporate them into your home design.

It’s best to go for pops of color, often in the form of a statement wall, or a colorful couch.

When it comes to using bold colors, you can look at color psychology to help create different moods in different rooms.

For example, blue and green are soothing in the bedroom.

For other rooms, you might want to introduce purple for a sense of luxury or fill the space with energy using shades of red and orange.

Remember that you can use both pastel shades and rich hues.

 

Smart Home Technology

 

It’s vital to merge style with functionality, and smart home technology is a great way to do that.

Things like voice-controlled assistants and smart lighting are great ways to customize your home to fit your exact needs.

As technology advances, companies are making sure that their devices are not just effective but also stylist.

This allows you to maintain your aesthetic with the added convenience of smart technology.

Not only are they make things a lot easier, but they are also often more energy efficient than traditional appliances.

 

Open Floor Plans

 

Another great way to optimize your space is to have an open floor plan and include flexible areas that aren’t just for one thing.

This can help create a flow throughout your space that feels very harmonious.

This style involves a lot of natural light, creating a sense of lightness and spaciousness.

Like with a biophilic design, this is great for your health.

If you’re renovating, you can look at removing non-load-bearing walls and adding in more windows.

 

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design

 

While it’s important that your apartment looks good, you also want it to feel good, and one way to do that is to use environmentally friendly materials.

This is less of a trend and more of a mindset shift towards sustainability.

Some great ways to incorporate eco-friendly design when renovating are choosing things like bamboo flooring over wood and recycled countertops.

And don’t forget about the fittings.

You can choose appliances that are energy-efficient to benefit both the environment and your energy bill.

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