Appreciation of the influence households have on well-being continues to grow as consumers seek out holistic and healthy products. Along with this comes the desire to break free from these difficult times, when consumers prefer personal style and an abundance of interior options.

 

Here are the 10 key trends for decoration in living spaces.

1.The healing home: products that support spiritual connection and help in conscious relaxation are combined.

The healing home focuses on cleaner materials and spiritual accents.

 

2. comforting curves: Wraparound, rounded products and curved architectural details create sensations of comfort and calm.

With the hashtag #cozyhomes now with over 23 million views on TikTok, curved designs are evolving from plump furniture to cave-inspired spaces and architecturally rounded interiors.

Curve-focused designs, from the perfectly rounded to the more amorphous and organic, are increasingly used in product design and in the construction of houses themselves, blending a sense of playfulness with a psychological desire to feel comforted and wrapped (a movement with pre-pandemic roots that have accelerated after two difficult years).

 

3. Home update: Consumer interest in quick DIY home solutions is on the rise, in part inspired by other people's projects shared via social networking sites, such as countertops covered with wallpaper or accessories, from drawer handles and accessories. light switches to curtain closures upgraded with luxuries, trends. led designs.

 

4. Elevated minimalism: warm, honest, natural materials and touch characterize the new direction of minimalism.

Consumers are moving away from the overly sterile spaces that were favored by many at the start of the pandemic, evolving and elevating the trend of minimalism with considered restraint.

 

Driven by the desire to consume less but better, and adopt a slower lifestyle, the direction of elevated minimalism contains a visual warmth and tactile sensitivity. This is employed through the use of honest, natural materials, a sense of reassuring simplicity, and a warm, neutral color palette.

5. Playful Personality: the desire for fun, abundance and fantasy makes its way into the interiors.

Brands and designers are playing with shapes, colors and patterns to create a diverse look, combining quirky accent pieces and a playful use of bold, primary colors with dramatic abundance.

Consumer demand to let loose, have a little fun and embrace self-expression provides an opportunity to introduce more playful product lines and style configurations.

6. New farm: farmhouse and rural influences converge with messy maximalism for a bold yet understated look.

Elements of clutter, maximalism, and a colorful farmhouse or estate aesthetic are fused in line with the consumer's desire to indulge in nostalgia, to create feelings of security and belonging.

7. Infused in nature: the exterior is introduced, in facsimile designs that imitate natural formations.

Going a step further than simply adding houseplants and painting walls green, designers are actively replicating shapes and patterns from nature and adorning them in cushion covers or as naturalistic floor or tile designs.

8. Blurred limits: Garden Rooms for year-round use replicate the comforts of home.

Advancing the concept of biophilic home design and continuing the story of the outdoor room, the functions and style of indoor and outdoor spaces continue to blur and merge.

 

9. old accents: Vintage pieces and historically referenced new designs contrast in contemporary living spaces.

With multi-generational lives quadrupling over the last decade coupled with a desire to connect with our roots, the need to blend old and new designs becomes a practical and stylistic choice.

Designers and brands are showcasing ultra-contemporary products in historic and heritage interior spaces, providing drama.

10. Consciously produced: consumers are no longer accepting fast interiors and instead expect smarter, more environmentally sound shopping alternatives.

With 'sustainable living' and 'green living' following a similar trajectory in Pinterest trending ideas, the desire to decorate in a circular way and do less damage continues to grow.

 

Information and photos of: WGSN