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Refresh the Scenery
It’s a new year and a new decade and, for many, it’s the perfect time for a change of scenery. For some, that means buying a new home, but for the majority, it simply means a fresh take on worn out spaces.
Whether you’re looking to do a major overhaul on your decor, or just wanting to add a few pieces to refresh the view, here’s a look at what’s hot in home design trends for 2020.
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Modern Organic
Kelly Dunlop, interior designer and owner of Limestone Design House, says the modern organic design trend is all about taking inspiration from nature and bringing it inside, whether through materials, such as rope, leather or wood, or through patterns, such as birds and floral prints. Dunlop says one of the quickest and easiest ways to bring nature inside is with real house plants. “Please put real plants in your home; because number one, they improve air quality, so you don’t have toxic houses. It doesn’t take that much to take care of a plant, it really doesn’t.”
Tribal
Dunlop says this look is hot right now thanks, in part, to technology making tribal art more accessible. “Technology has made it so people are now able to buy from villages in Africa or from people in the Amazon, where they were never able to buy from before, so that’s influencing the whole tribal trend,” says Dunlop.
To achieve this look, start with earthy camel colors, such as camel-colored leather and incorporate black and white designs with just a bit of red in them. If you’re intrigued by the idea of the tribal trend, but need some inspiration, a quick internet search for tribal art will bring up plenty of designs to get your creative juices flowing. You can even purchase some authentic tribal art and support the artists who make it.
Layered Textures
From smooth silk to plush pillows and textured walls, Dunlop says layered textures are big right now. “It’s all about texture at the moment — even more than color palettes and more than patterns.”
Mix it up by using a variety of textures in creative ways. If you already have a leather sofa, add some tweed pillows and a luxurious chenille throw. Add dimension to smooth walls by incorporating some textured art.
The possibilities are endless, so have fun with it.
Luxurious
Dunlop. “Navy blues, deep greens, whites and blacks all go really beautifully together,” she says. “So do soft pinks and bright oranges.”
Dunlop points out that the economy is just one predictor of home design trends. When the economy is good, people are willing to spend more. “Because we’re in a boom cycle again in the economy, luxury is back,” notes Dunlop. “We’ve gone from scrimping and saving to spending more and wanting luxury items.”
To get this look in your home, incorporate some luxurious fabrics, like velvet and satin. Dunlop says she’s seeing this type of “old Hollywood glam” in everything from furniture to textiles right now.
Bright and Colorful
Bold and bright colors are a winning combination, according to If you don’t want to go all in and paint your walls, use accessories to achieve this look. Add some navy blue and green art to white walls, then add a matching rug and a colorful accessory or two. If you’re starting with a neutral space, like a beige and white room, try adding some soft pink and bright orange throw pillows to brighten the space.
Dunlop says that while there is something in the current trends for everyone, the best advice she can offer is to make sure your home tells your story. “Don’t just fill your home with stuff,” advises Dunlop. “Only put things in it that you find functional and useful, or that absolutely sing to you.
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