Top Interior Design Trends for 2020
As time moves forward so do design trends and styles, and a new year brings unique ways to decorate your home. 2020 will come with some bold, eye-catching new design trends that will look great in any home. With all of these new and exciting ways to decorate your home, we asked some top interior designers located across the nation to share what styles they think will capture your interest in the coming year. If you want to tackle this new year in style, keep reading to learn what these experts are seeing as top design trends for 2020, as well as some tips on how to incorporate these looks in your own home.
Seattle Staged: The year 2020 is pushing the limits with interior design trends, blending old with new and bringing some unexpected things to the table! Many tried and true designs such as the all-white kitchen are out, and we will be focusing on bringing in the Pantone Color of the Year, classic blue as well as its competitor, green into the mix. Off-trend is on trend this year, so limits will be pushed with vintage accent pieces, high contrast and surprising with the unexpected.
Blakely Interior Design: With a bright aesthetic and brave approach to design, we inspire our clients to live vibrantly by infusing color into every home we transform. Gone are the days of all-white interiors; research has shown that color has a profound impact on our everyday well-being, and Blakely is masterful at using it in engaging ways through vibrant textiles, wallcoverings, and accessories. Want to incorporate color into your home, but don’t know where to start? Throw pillows are typically the easiest, fastest and most affordable way to do so.
Lissette & Chelsea, La Finca Interiors: 2020 is all about authenticity. In other words: anti-trend. Collected pieces that show your true personality are coming out of attics and storage bins in a big way. Don’t be afraid to display that old yearbook on top of your Tom Ford coffee table book, or the small figurine you purchased on your trip to Tokyo. The trick is to edit and keep items feeling special by only displaying a few at a time. Great design is a process that takes time, should feel collected and, just like our January diet, is better in moderation.
Kim, Design Confetti: Dark accents to create drama and contrast in a room. While painting a room or even a wall dark can be too big of a commitment for many, choosing to use a deep shade or even black on an accent creates a dramatic focal point for the room. Painting a fireplace a deep gray is a refreshing take on the painted brick trend or drawing the eye towards a view with windows framed in black. We chose a nearly black shade on our built-ins to create a dramatic display that pops, then carried the color around the room by matching it to the baseboards.
Joanne Palmisano, Joanne Palmisano Interior: Eco-design, including the three Rs– reuse, reclaim and recycle. Today’s home will feature products that have recycled content in them (tile, metals, countertops, carpet tiles, and textiles), reuse of vintage finds, furniture and rugs as well as reclaimed wood used for mantels, cabinetry, decorative trim, and flooring will all play key roles in today’s home renovations and building projects.
Les Bernabi, Ciao Interiors: Clean, Crisp and Color will usher us into the new decade as furniture will have clean lines with textured fabrics and crisp blue tones. We love this years’ choice as it can be incorporated into any design style, marring the likes of traditional and contemporary design or rustic and minimalist design in a more unifying and calming manner. We all can all resonate with either the crisp blueness in the sky, deep blue of the ocean, clean airy blues of the mountains or the vibrant blues in a city – all of which are rooted in this ever translucent azure color that Classic Blue brings out. These trends will transform any space.
Denise, Denise Morrison Interiors: Leather fringe on stools, lighting and other furnishings as embellishments will definitely be an emerging trend this coming year. Moving away from strong geometric shapes and styles of recent past we are in the midst of a transition to softer silhouettes. You can expect to see many pieces with softer arms, curved backs, and oval dining tables.
Room Sketcher: 2020 from our perspective is all about universal design. We see thousands of floor plans being created in the RoomSketcher App every day, and universal design is really on the rise. Universal design is all about creating living spaces that are usable by all people, from children to seniors, regardless of ability or disability. To incorporate the style, create a floor plan with wider door frames and wide hallways, low to no thresholds, add bright, motion-sensitive lighting and countertops of varying heights.
Michael Helwig Interiors: Introspection should be the buzz word for 2020. The world of self-care and personal enrichment translate into minimalist, “Zen” Interiors: the core elements that promote calmness, tranquility, and comfort. Think basic geometric shapes like circles and rectangles paired with straight lines in furniture and tabletop decor. The whole trend is unfussy, peaceful and earth positive. A great way to introduce this trend to your home is to embrace natural elements: stone, natural wood, wool and plants as decor. Natural artifacts like crystal specimens and man-made wood carvings add in a definite feeling that reinforces this trend.
Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry, Pulp Design Studios: Using every single square inch in the home – but in new and unique ways. Like creating a hidden wine room in the boring space under the stairs. Or fashioning a secret playroom under the eaves of an attic room. No more wasted spaces!
The Design Inspiration & Design Bump: Smart homes have been the trend in recent years, but with more people becoming conscientious of problems like climate change and sustainability, 2020 will bring increased incorporation of environmentally sustainable home elements, such as recycled wood and indoor garden-based designs.
Younique Designs: The biggest design trends we are seeing would be bold graphic shapes in everything from tile to fabric to wallpaper. Also, a return to color in the kitchen whether it be in the form of fun color on the cabinets or backsplash to even colored marble. The color green is really trending in our market. We are currently doing high gloss emerald green cabinets in a bar across from a kitchen that features a graphic shaped mosaic tile with various bold colored stones including green marble!
Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors: Mango wood is on the rise; this durable wood is perfect for furniture, home accessories, and beautiful sculptures, showcasing a unique and stunning wood grain. Mango wood is a sustainable and renewable resource, making it a popular choice among the environmentally conscious.
W Design Living: We are entering a new decade on the leading edge of designs, kicking off 2020 with a bold personality and unique self-expression. Colors that bring drama combining deep shades or black into rooms, cabinetry, hardware and finishes for contrasting effect. The unique application of marble in combination with different materials introducing a whole new design of spaces and products. We will discover many unexpected ways to add interests and fun, play with unusual shape accents, curate one of a kind space and make a visual statement with walls and ceilings.
Lindsay Saccullo Interiors: Clean Lines and Curves, What’s old is new again. Curved sofas and other upholstery give a nod to 80s silhouettes but clean lines, minimal adornment and simple, textured fabrics provide a modern update.
Karen Attwell, Form Interiors: In the year ahead we see a greater focus on connection to nature in our homes. Aesthetically that means more organic shapes, tactile surfaces, and nature-inspired palettes. Understanding how things are made and learning more about the finishes and materials being used in our homes is more important than ever.
The Model Home: High contrast is the name of the game- whether it’s a black chair with white legs or a bold trim or door color that pops against a more neutral wall, the more contrast the better! Take contrast in a different direction: when working with furniture, art, or textiles, mix modern and vintage pieces to create a fun juxtaposition. Mixing old and new is definitely my favorite way to create eye-catching spaces, so let’s hope this trend is in for the long haul!
Mindful Design Consulting: Dramatic Lighting. As everything in 2020, light fixtures tend to take a playful turn. The same mid-century influence will be seen in the lighting field, with brass frames, white lampshades, and geometric, even futuristic designs. The fun will sometimes translate into using unexpected and interesting materials, such as yarn or recycled cardboard, that feed on our desire to experiment and be environmentally minded. Other times, the look will be dramatic, with light fixtures covering an entire ceiling or creating a cascade of lights.
Sustainable Home Interior Design: I hope all clients feel that this is the year to update your home with the style you truly love, it is the one trend that is truly timeless. Following a trend creates a home that might feel dated, and does not express your true personality. With that said, I feel the tide is finally changing away from gray, black and white, and towards color.
Sofa Creations: Our customers want more unique styles. With homes being smaller, people like to have their sofa be their statement piece. Having details like wood trim and more vibrant colors are the most popular right now.
By Design Interiors: Carefree, Easy Living! There is a HUGH shift towards carefree, low-maintenance livable interiors. We accomplish this by incorporating high-performance fabrics, such as Crypton. Durable wallcoverings are hot within the design world right now! And of course, “all things washable.” Home Automation is taking the lead for easy living in everything from landscape systems, media, lighting, window treatments and so much more. These additions allow for more family-friendly and worry-free interiors!
The Habitat Collective: We think that high contrasting tones, bold, sculptural lines and luxurious natural texture are going to be huge trends this year. There are easy ways to incorporate these elements into your home; opt for natural finishes and textural accents such as marble and linen, make a statement with contrasting paint on woodwork and trim and don’t be afraid to go a bit bolder with furniture choices; think more substantial pieces with interesting, sculptural lines!
Tina Marie Singh, Lionsgate Design Inc: A simple meditation room or corner with added personalized elements is going to be a mainstay in design this coming year. We will see the design of spaces becoming sanctuaries, with natural elements of stone, wood, and gentle calming ambiance. As we transition into a new decade, we are focusing now more than ever on our personal wellbeing and longevity well into the future.
Pamela Harvey, Pamela Harvey Interiors: The final step in designing your room is accessorizing. The art and objects are what pull a room together and give it that finished touch. Don’t be afraid to mix high and low price points. Shop for interesting pieces in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some of my favorite go-to places for accessories are flea markets, antique shops, thrift shops, designer web sites mixed with some Target and Home Goods shopping.
Justine, Justine Sterling Design: Just look up! Ceilings are one of the best ways to add more layers and details into an interior. Imagine a darker color, that connects all of the other pieces in a room. It adds visual warmth and coziness. I have incorporated this into client’s homes by painting and Wallcovering ceilings on different projects often just in one special room. It tends to work best in medium-sized spaces, not in a large great room for instance. If you have Wallcovering on a wall, use the darker tone on the ceiling in a painted finish. Or if the room has neutral painted walls, find an accent color in the room that could be reflected on the ceiling. Have fun with it, but perhaps test out your visual appetite for adding drama in a small space like a powder room.