From a renewed focus on comfort to new material and color pairings, here are nine home design trends that top talents say are taking hold.
Trend #1: High Performance Fabrics for Indoors
"These fabrics have come a long way in their designs and textures and ability to bring a natural look and feel. No longer are they only for outdoors. High performance fabrics are now perfect for all living spaces, including this kitchen and dining area, which features all custom furniture and indoor/outdoor fabrics.”
Amy Kartheiser, of Amy Kartheiser Design
Photography by Werner Staub
Trend #2: High-Design Mixed Metallics
“The mixing of metals is not a new look, but now it is taken to new heights. New collections from favorite brands like Gentner Design, Luis Pons, VeniceM and AKMD showcase this elevated approach. I’m especially drawn to the Dischi Drink Table by Gentner Design (shown in the center), where a playful Bertoia-like pattern of sculpted brass on the top is contrasted with darkened stainless steel legs."
Nisi Berryman, of NIBA Home
Also pictured: T Tables by Gentner Design
Trend #3: Lived-in Aesthetic
“We see a lot of our clients gravitating away from super clean and modern spaces to more homey and lived-in ones. Clients want a cozier feel and are looking for more textures and patterns along with soft surfaces for spaces that are more inviting yet still with a modern vibe.”
Joe Human, of designs by human.
Trend #4: Custom Flatweave Rugs
“What we see trending are custom flatweave rugs out of Nepal and India. These rugs can be done in any size and color combination. They work perfectly in a formal traditional setting and a transitional or contemporary space, giving a room a fantastic layer of both great design and texture.”
-Leslie Dunn, Dunn & Tighe
Trend #5: Shiplap Paneling
“Trends are something we actively work to avoid in design! But one design element that we've always loved and probably will forevermore is shiplap. It can be used to add infinite interest to otherwise plain jane walls, and it works just as well in a casual country dwelling as it does in a modern, sophisticated city home.”
-Krista Nye Schwartz & Tami Ramsay, CLOTH & KIND
Photography by Sarah Dorio
Trend #6: Mixture of Warm & Cool Tones
"Pair warm and cool tones to strike a unique vibe. Blue is a calming color, and I like to inject notes of apricot and warm honey to add a cozy feeling."
Trend #7: Polished Surfaces & Neutral Colors
“With the weathered industrial look in the rearview mirror, I find that we are seeing a lot more polished surfaces and lighter neutrals. This includes high gloss or lacquered pieces and creams and sunny colors that evoke a more streamlined feeling. In this bathroom, a high polished finish on the cabinetry is paired with light colors to achieve a classic but contemporary feel.”
Brooke Moorhead, of Brooke Moorhead Design
Trend #8: Warm & Friendly Spaces
"We have seen a shift from grandeur to more cozy and intimate spaces. Our clients are seeking a comfortable and welcoming spot for conversation and a glass of wine."
Bailey Austin & Mel Bean, of Austin Bean Design Studio
Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck
Trend #9: Blending of Styles and Materials
"Style now is all about 'the mix.' Here, the combination of a vintage coffee table, clean-lined sofa, and modern art creates a rich and interesting aesthetic."
Sandra Funk, of House of Funk
