Winter Interior design trends for 2021

The world of interior design ebbs and flows with a constant change in direction. This year has been a long and arduous one. But that simply means that we have every reason to get excited about the look and feel of 2021.

From a celebration of individuality and uniqueness to an environmentally conscious and sustainable approach. We bring you the trendiest luxury designs of the year to inspire you to design with artistic flair.

Taking a minimalist approach

Bare essentials - The minimalist approach uses only the essential elements: light, form and beautiful materials...

Ask anyone, and they will most likely give you an accurate description of what minimalism is. In essence, it involves stripping things down to... well, the essence, which can be applied to any form of artistic expression. This ranges from paintings to home interior design.

Similar to the look and feel of "modernist" designs, minimalism involves the use of only the most essential assets to create clean and uncluttered spaces. The concept is defined by the nature of simplicity, monochromatic palettes and clean uninterrupted lines.

Minimalist designs are best applied to floor plans that are more open and have access to bountiful light. Focus on using functional furniture that has a themed focus in mind. So keep the shape, colour, and textures of your pieces to just a handful of essentials.

Take a look here for ideas on clean and simple spaces: [See here]

A combination of Checks and Stripes

Revitalise your home interior design with simple yet elegant patterns...

With the ever-popular and timeless look, we know that most people cannot get enough of checks and stripes. We've envisioned the same tried and true approach with the 2021s colour palette. Consider matching up with both strong vibrant yellows and solid neutral greys. 

From strikingly chic pinstripes to bold and broad lines, the versatile appeal of stripes makes them perfectly suitable for almost any room. Consider mixing the patterns up by introducing different scaling options to your shapes to evoke balance.

Checks also come in a variety of design styles and types such as Gingham styled, Buffalo Check, Windowpane, and Pin Checks among many others. Take a look at our chosen check designs and garner inspiration. 

Take a look at how checks and stripes can revitalise your space: [See here]

Furniture with sculptural aesthetics 

Furniture that is as functional as it is creative...

Ever stop to think that maybe your home interior design needs to have a truly modern and artistic flair? Consider the marvellous versatility of furniture that doubles as sculptural pieces! Take for example this black sculptural chair.

Less about your surroundings and more about accessories. Carefully curated examples of novel shapes and natural-looking forms can truly bring out the unique appeal of the spaces they inhabit. 

If you're particularly fond of ceramics, consider grouping pieces together behind or underneath a glass coffee table or on a window shelf. Pay attention to curves in solid pieces and be aware of how their unique designs will draw eyes to them. When considering sculptural furniture, always remember that it will be your centrepiece of the room. Choose wisely and be creative!

Take a look at these modern and exciting centrepieces: [See here]

Bold Primary Palettes

Primary colours like Red, Blue and Yellow have a significant impact on your home interior design - especially when used in combination with each other...

We touched on the use of colour earlier but we believe it's important to express just how vital getting it right is. Utilising two primary colours against a muted palette is a templated theme of 2021. 

Colour can come from a variety of sources. Highlight certain features in your space by placing them in rooms with neutral or greying tones. Items that have bold and bright colours will immediately stand out when contrasted with background textures. Consider the artistic use of colour in this image. No prizes for what stands out the most!

Want to learn more about the modern appeal for primary colours? [See here]

Stunning wall murals

The artistic wall mural - one of the oldest decorative treatments...

A sort of offshoot design appeal to wallpaper, adorning your home interior design with lively patterns and painted scenes of still life are what designers are having a particular craving for.

This simple wallpaper of lovebirds features a minimalist approach to the use of colour. But thanks to the neutral tones of the room, the mural adds texture and depth to balance out these safe hues with vibrance without leaning too far into the colour wheel. One simple design can be enough to set the tone for the whole room.

One thing to take note is the modern and unique mural art is both easy to apply and is inexpensive. Full CMYK prints with vinyl adhesive can be printed, bought and applied in a matter of hours.

We are particularly impressed with this selection of designs. [See here]

Investing time and money into creating beautiful and unique spaces should never be a rushed experience. Take your time, peruse and find the look and feel that best describes you.

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