Guest Post - Home Trends that will Flourish in 2016
The home is a sacred place. For all the
time we spend in the office, at our friend’s places or on the go, nothing beats
returning to the familiarity of our homes. A living space naturally reflects
our persona; tastes, so building which appeals to our style likes and dislikes
is just what we’re built to do.
Building upon these styles has never been
easier either. With design inspiration from hundreds of blogs and websites
always available, putting together the perfect interior has never been more
fun. We’ve looked at some of the best home styles that emerged in 2015, as well
as what we expect to flourish even further in 2016.
Minimalism
OK, so minimalism in home design has been
around for decades. A new aspect of this concept that has caught my attention
over the past year is the slow drift from neutral colours, instead using dark
and deep shades, as well as bright colour combinations, in place of the usual
whites and off-whites.
This is an especially popular style in
smaller homes, where minimalistic furniture layout and interior design can help
save space. As such, minimalistic homes lose some of the warmth that comes from
random items, as the design aesthetic is very strict. However, this gives you
an opportunity to mess around with minimalistic design and experiment with
different colours and home accessories.
Natural
Last year say many taking very creative
approaches to incorporating natural design elements into their homes. Whether
it’s plants, stone elements, wooden features, or fur, adding natural design
aspects to your home can really help it come alive. 2016 will also see plenty
more creative approaches to natural design, incorporated stylishly to
compliment and supplement an existing interior design.
The use of natural lighting can also help
add a natural feel to your living spaces. Seek out windows and other sources of
natural lighting, and make sure you are letting in as much as possible. Instead
of regular curtains, which blocks out most natural lighting spillage, try out plantation shutters which are far
better at letting light in whilst also providing privacy.
Colour
Clashes
Adding more colour is never a bad thing,
but 2016 has already given way to a new trend of little or no interior colour
coordination as a fashion. Every walked into a home and been startled by the
absences of common colour patterns? Experimental palettes really catch the eye
and many are realising how memorable a home can be with some creative thought.
How you create colour combinations in your
own home is up to you. For inspiration, you can visit the Dulux website and
create colour combinations from their thousands of products. This will not only
help you visualise potential colour patterns, but also browse thousands of
colours and products from the Dulux website.
Industrial
The industrial look has been popular
consistently through-out the years, but with more post-industrial spaces being
used as housing space, the industrial interior style has become more and more
popular. Many people have utilised industrial spaces as livings spaces, which
can capture the industrial style spot-on.
If you’re however looking to add some
industrial coolness to your home, think big and metallic in a design sense.
Ceiling fans have long been utilised in industrial spaces, and these are suited
just as well for living spaces. Metallic furnishing or decorative elements will
also reinforce the industrial style you are utilising. Buy Kartell chairs, step-stools,
and other modern furniture to further encapsulate the stylish side of
industrial design, as well as add practical objects to your home.
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