Virtually everywhere you turn, you can see how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped everyday life. From entryway sanitizing stations to door foot pulls, people have gradually shifted pandemic safety into their home design. Let’s take a look at some of the more prominent trends surfacing in the wake of coronavirus.
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The ’20s are back
It’s fitting that design trends hark back to the twenties of the last century, and this nod means that Art Deco is in. While mid-century modern has experienced a decade-long popularity surge, people are again drawn to the Art Deco style’s sharp lines and geometric shapes. They are integrating it into their home design. Accent pieces such as beveled mirrors, sconces, and light fixtures make it easy to incorporate some of Deco design’s clean lines.
Old is still new
If you’re drawn to the sleekness of mid-century modern design, don’t worry; mid-century modern is still influencing home design trends in 2021. In addition to the uniquely simple design aspects, people are drawn to the natural finishes and materials that this re-envisioned design offers. However, many opt for more neutral colors and organic materials, in contrast to the color pops and synthetics of old.
If you’re looking to integrate this style into your current home, think natural wood, glass, and metal. And instead of a bold sofa, consider using the walls as your statement.
Reenvisioned shabby chic
Instead of the French country style with an array of patterns in all hues of the pastel color wheel, people are embracing a more modernized and refined version of shabby chic. Here we’re seeing the reinvention of a style from twenty years ago, however, much more refined and less distressed.
Texture and color are introduced in the form of mosaics with this trend, leaving furnishings and other embellishments to remain neutral in natural woods. This undeniably responds to people needing to make their newly combined living and working space feel like a restful place fitting for both work and relaxation. While this style is highly personal, there are ways to integrate a similar look without going all in, especially if you’re considering selling your house in the next few years. Instead of installing an entire mosaic wall, you can create a smaller accent wall or even use textured and patterned wallpaper to create the same feel.
Stylish and functional home offices
If you’re one of the many people who’ve had their positions made permanently remote this year, now is the time to start investing in your home workspace. According to 60% of top agents who participated in HomeLight’s survey for Summer/Fall 2021, the hybrid workweek has cemented the home office as one of the top homebuyer preferences today, replacing proximity to work on the priority list. The rapid transition to working from home last year meant people scrambled to make do with their current spaces. Permanent remote work necessitates working a workspace into an already existing home design. As a result, we’ve seen a surge in creatively stylish yet functional workspaces, especially from those without spare rooms for home offices.
Instead of clunky desks and uninspired office chairs, people have been using dining and side tables paired with dining or armchairs, where there’s more of an opportunity to mesh with your home’s current design. Stylish storage and unique light fixtures are just two of the many ways to modernize the home office. One thing’s for sure – today’s home offices look nothing like the offices of old.
While some of the design trends are a cyclical revisiting of the past, others clearly surfaced because of the pandemic’s influence. And interior design is no different than art – it is truly a reflection of society and the times.