Itâs that time of year when New Year home trends pour through email blasts, magazines, and all media advertising! There was a time when I felt a âcurrent and trendyâ home should consider all recommendations. This is not true. Being led by yearly trends can drive most to feeling overwhelmed, perhaps risk depleting the nest-egg, and always feeling obligated to keep up with the times. This is probably not where you want to find yourself.
Below shares 2020 design forecasts that I have read to date and how my husband and I have successfully implemented trends throughout the years. We love our home! It is current with the times and we are not swayed to tackle ongoing remodeling endeavors. If you happen to have some projects on your 2020 list or if you are looking to simply refresh the look of your home, you might find the following ideas helpful.
Warm colors are replacing cool hues. Browns, warm greens and blues as well as beiges in subtle and bold accents, are in. I always thought blues and greens to be in the âcoolâ color spectrum. However, the color value (tint or shade) and chroma (intensity) make a difference. If the blue value carries more of a violet influence it is known as a warm blue. If it has more of a green influence it is known to be a cool blue. Examples of warm blues include; ultramarine, indanthrone, and cobalt blue. Warm colors advance (pop forward) and cool colors recede (rest in the background).
Colors of the Year â Hyperlinked
Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue
Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70 along with their other chosen warm colors for 2020
Behr Back To Nature S340-4
Sherwin Williams Naval SW 6244 Â
The popular industrial look may be on the way out. Mixing traditional and contemporary, keeping vintage and antique pieces you love mixed with modern choices that have clean lines, is finding a niche in 2020. This is also known as transitional style, which is a combination of different styles, primarily traditional and modern. The prediction for 2020 leaves behind perfect and sparse and is being replaced with not-so-perfect favorite pieces (a few scratches are ok!). An earthy look is forecasted that mirrors European chic rather than 1970âs shaggy and cabin comfy and it appears to be the palate for the new decade. The trend is about bringing the outdoors in, for a welcoming and cozy feel while maintaining a touch of both classic and elegant design. If you have already made an investment, such as in subway tile, that is now deemed outâŠdonât be in a hurry to rip out your walls. If you like what you haveâŠkeep it! There are other ways to bring trendy looks to your home. Forbes magazine shares good information on 2020 design trendsâŠ12 Interior Design Trends Weâll See In 2020. Pick and choose ideas that work for you, to embellish your home with current trends without breaking the bank.
Incorporating New Trends with Existing DĂ©cor
Whenever our home needs a refresh, be it simple fixes such as paint or furniture or more involved works such as a bathroom and kitchen remodel or costly window treatments, my husband and I make purchase decisions based on how many years we want it to last. We tend to stick with classic simple designs and neutral colors on major remodeling projects for a long-term solution. We lean on current trends for short-term updates and therefore are far more budget conscious. It is easier and less expensive to paint or wall paper an accent wall, replace throw pillows, blankets and bedding to keep up with trends. Lamps and home décor accessories can quickly change the feel of a room without a major expense or the time involved to make it happen. You can also consider updating something as simple as faux floral arrangements or perhaps tackle something a bit more complicated, such as interior ceiling lighting. Lighting can make a big difference when updating a home. Painting bathroom and kitchen cabinets and replacing cabinet hardware are other quick fixes to bring your home out of the past and into the future.
If you feel a more complicated home refresh is needed, ask friends and family for an interior designer or decorator referral. The Next Door app is also a great resource for referrals. An interior designer is fully certified and licensed and therefore may cost more for education and experience. A decorator with good taste, a great eye, and an impressive track record may cost less to fit your budget. Be prepared to know what style you like best and what will make you and your family most âhomeâ comfortable. Guard against being easily swayed into acquiring more than you need, only to end up with a style that reflects someone elseâs home.
Below are a few of my favorite resources, which offer examples of various design styles that might help you discover your favorites.
Perigold â Design styles by favorite destinationsÂ
Houzz â Design by personal style preferencesÂ
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and the same applies to comfort and style. If looking to refresh your home in 2020, determine first what needs replacing. Review online websites, visit local design showrooms and furniture stores, watch HGTV remodel shows, and explore design magazines to find what styles and colors appeal to you. Seek the counsel of an interior designer or decorator to guide you, especially if tackling a complicated remodel, because mistakes can be costly. A home should make you feel comfortable in your own space. You and your family are living it. Guard against seeking outside consensus and prioritize what works best for those living in the home. And, if anyone mentions that your home is nice but not his/her styleâŠthen you made the right decisions for you! Congrats!
Featured Image â Photo by Ashley Davis on Unsplash
Is the Temperature of Blue Warm or Cool? JUNE 25, 2015 By CAROL MCINTYRE
12 Interior Design Trends Weâll See In 2020, Forbes by Amanda Lauren
New Interior Design Trends for 2020Â
Perigold â Design styles by favorite destinations
Houzz â Design by personal style preferencesÂ
MODIFY Your Style, MODIFY, May 2018
You can scroll through previous written articles in Home Spaces. CLICK HERE.Â
    Beauty and comfort in the eyes of the beholder! 2020 Design Trends
Itâs that time of year when New Year home trends pour through email blasts, magazines, and all media advertising!
Beauty and comfort in the eyes of the beholder! 2020 Design Trends Itâs that time of year when New Year home trends pour through email blasts, magazines, and all media advertising!
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