While the end of this pandemic may seem near with the continuous efforts of organizations to produce the vaccine and make it accessible to all, we cannot deny the fact that there might be some other reasons this virus might affect our lives a little longer. Several studies find out a new strain of Covid-19 which might be harder to control as compared to the old one, and several studies are still to be done to ensure that this new virus can be contained.
So, what does this mean for us? Well, we may put it as a longer period to stay in our houses, work from home, and do more house improvements that becomes every homeowner’s addiction.
What do you think will homes on Instagram and in real life look like this 2021? We’ve looked into what interior designers have to say about this. Read on to learn more.
It’s all about comfort
Our homes during the pandemic turned out to be our everything. This has become our place to eat, sleep, play, and work. All these happening in one place tend to be overwhelming, causing people to get stressed out in a place that should have been their sanctuary.
So, it is no surprise that homeowners crave for spaces which are calm and comfy. These are often characterized by having nature-inspired colors “like dark greens, ochre, and terracotta and adding in a variety of rich, warm textures” (Chadha, 2020). Materials that would also be in for this year are wood, bouclé, and vegan leather.
The trend of putting in plants in the home would also more likely to blossom more this year as it is an easy and affordable way to add serenity in one’s space. Among the most popular plants are the monstera and the bird of paradise (Chadha, 2020).
Many prefer customization
With more time spent at home, we get to notice everything around us. We realize that some things at home are not what we actually want, and we want to customize things to make it match our preferences and lifestyles. A customized cabinet may help us find stuff easier, a customized table might help us become more organized and productive. All these, we realize along the way.
Another facet of this trend is reworking of passed-down family pieces or ones we already own. “The trend is to embrace what lasts, what’s well made, and what makes you smile,” says Robin Standefer, the co-founder of Roman and Williams, a New York-based interior design firm (as cited in Taylor, 2021).
The home office
Since it is more likely that we’ll still be spending our work hours at home, having a conducive workspace will continue to be a trend for 2021. “A home office must be designed as a space to induce thought,” says Andrew Martin’s Martin Waller (as cited in Ebert, 2021). Desk lights add style and highlights to the office corner, and chairs should be chosen to fit the level of comfort you want for your everyday shift.
The bottomline
With all that has happened in the past year, one thing’s for sure – our homes are our sanctuaries. It is our everything. And this 2021, we want to make it our haven, a place where we can still relax and enjoy amidst the stresses of our everyday lives. Therefore, to make it more homey, “it’s going to be all about filling them with warm, comforting colors and textures, bringing the outdoors in with greenery and nature-inspired materials, and curbing distracting clutter with customized solutions, whether bespoke or DIY projects” (Chadha, 2020).
However challenging it may be, just enjoy the process and make your home a liveable one and a place you would surely enjoy.
References
Chadha, T. (2020). We Asked 80 Designers What Homes Will Look Like in 2021, and Here’s What They Said. Retrieved from https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-state-of-home-design-2021-36856387
Ebert, J. (2021). Interior design trends 2021 – the 20 top looks for the New Year. Retrieved from https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/interior-design-trends-2021
Taylor, E. (2021). Interior Design Trends to Know in 2021—And What’s on Its Way Out. Retrieved from https://www.vogue.com/article/interior-design-trends-to-know-in-2021