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INTERIOR TRENDS 2021

As2020 has passed, all of us are looking forward to a great 2021 that is packed with good health and happiness. This year the design industry is expecting something fresh paired with bright and lively colours after spending a generous amount of time at home during the last year, to make it appear more relaxing and comfortable. Salma Bin Breik (@designwithsal) is an interior designer and stylist based in Hyderabad and undertakes projects from concept to completion as well as styling projects. With an experience in residential projects in Dubai,Uae and Hyderabad, India she loves bringing changes to spaces to create a functional and aesthetic abode for its dwellers. For digital consultations or any interior queries email at ask.decoden@gmail.com. Happy Home Styling! Read on to know more about how to make your home look trendy and feel fresh.

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Colour of the year – Illuminating And Ultimate Gray Pantone has announced the colour(s) of the year to be ‘Ultimate gray and Illuminating (Yellow)’. The selection of two different colours that varies from each other combines to represent positivity and strength in the space. As far as interiors are concerned, use them wisely as too much of these colours can be overwhelming. Some of the ways to implement this combination in your home are: -Use gray as a base in the form of wall paint, arm chairs or upholstered furniture such as sofa or bed and then break the dullness by adding pop of yellow as accents. For instance, a grey sofa can be made lively by adding yellow colored cushions and throws to it. This helps in achieving a perfect balance of colour without making it appear too dull or too vibrant. -Alternatively, you can incorporate the colour of the year into your space by using grey furnishings with yellow artwork and rugs.

COLOR OF THE YEAR - Bedroom design

COLOR OF THE YEAR -Living room design

Sustainable interiors

Sustainable interiors focus on selecting the products that do not pollute the environment and causes least wastage. There are many ways in which you can achieve this which In a long run helps in saving bills and makes you a responsible citizen of the planet. Choose building materials that are renewable (bamboo, cork, reclaimed wood etc). This helps in conserving the environment and reduces deforestation. Bamboo can be replaced by wood for manufacturing chairs, tables, shelves etc. It has a clean and smooth surface which eliminates the need for polishing and helps saves production cost while retaining the natural element and texture. Over the recent years, rattan furniture is also making a comeback for indoor furniture in the form of chairs and beautiful cabinets. They add warmth and make the space appear light and naturally aesthetic. Eco friendly interiors also aims at saving costs and one important thing to consider is to have good control over lighting. Window treatments such as blinds and curtains can be used to control the indoor temperature. Keep the curtains open during the day to ensure that the space is lit up by natural sunlight instead of using artificial sources. Additionally, using darker toned decors requires more lighting compared to lighter colours as the latter are known to reflect more light. So choose the colours wisely.

SUSTAINABLE ONE -LILLASEN desk bamboo. IKEA india, RS. 9490

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Home office

With many of us working from home during these times, it becomes necessary to carve out a space for home office to increase productivity as well as to create a proper work environment. It could be a small corner of the bedroom, or a whole room depending upon the space available. Some of the important factors that needs to be kept in mind while designing home office are lighting and ergonomics. Choose furniture that is ergonomically designed to support the function of the task and that gives comfort. Using a wrong chair can cause spinal problems and injuries in a long run. Secondly, ensure that the workspace has adequate lighting. Use floor lamps for additional source of lighting. When considering a desk, choose one with a good leg space to promote leg movement and which provides good storage options to place the stationery and documents in a convenient manner. Avoid placing the screen right opposite the window to prevent glare.

HOME OFFICE ONE - A mini home office designed in a bedroom corner.

HOME OFFICE TWO - Home office designed to accommodate ample storage.

Warmer colours

With the majority of time spent at home, it may feel necessary to renovate your home and make it more welcoming, calm and relaxing. As a result, 2021 colour trends are more towards the warm, earthy, nurturing tones to maintain a relaxing ambience. Brighter colours are added to the space as pop to make the space more cheerful. The most recommended shades are pastels, gray-yellow, sage green and taupe. Infuse bold colours in the form of accessories such as orange, red, or pink into the warm toned space to make it cheerful.

WARMER COLORS ONE - Walls in sage green.

WARMER COLORS TWO - Taupe walls for a warm and muted look.

Personalisation of space Personalisation is going to rule in the year 2021. Create a zone that reflects your personality and your style. This can be done by some form of DIY art, by adding mementos that remind you of a particular moment or event, framing family photos. DIY’s or reusing old furniture to create something new is the best way to add uniqueness to your space. One way to upgrade your coffee table is by adding pattern to it. Use a stencil and draw pattern that you like and then paint it to have a unique design. Another way to upscale coffee tables is by tiling its surface! This is the best way to add your touch. Simply clean the table surface so that it is dust free. Use tiles and stick it on the surface in the desirable pattern. There are many interesting videos on the internet that might give you a step by step procedure of tiling coffee tables. In this way you can add a personal touch to your space that would be unique and that would forever remain close to your heart! Hope this article helps you style your home in the best way possible to bring some new changes with the New Year! For more inspirations or ideas follow @designwithsal and make your home the best place to be! PERSONALISATION ONE - Tiling a coffee table surface. PERSONALISATION TWO - DIY wall décor by using patterned jute placemats or Moroccan ceramic plates. Arrange them in the desired manner and hang using adhesive plate hanger. You can use various sizes and patterns to create a point of interest.