The New Year is a great time to freshen up your home with new design trends. I am very excited to see an increase use of natural materials being used in design this year. I have highlighted key design trends that can easily be incorporated into any home. There are certain design choices that will work better for your region.
Terrazzo
Made from a mix of glass, granite, marble, or quartz chips suspended in polished cement or resin, this midcentury mainstay was once a flooring mainstay. Recently, terrazzo has seen a major resurgence, but with a bit of a modern twist. Bolder and brighter colorways are being employed, larger pieces of stone are being used as aggregates, and it's now being used to make furnishings and home accessories. It's important to note that the process presents the chance to incorporate color—a fact that modern-day manufacturers have been taking advantage of.
Mixing Metals
Mixing metals will continue to take precedence, but it will come along with mixing of textured materials. A variety of textures help add depth and contrast, creating a multi-dimensional room. Brass and copper can add warmth into any room.
Accent Colors for 2019
The word for 2019 is richer jewel tone color pallets! The most popular is Nightwatch green, this moodier alternative to hunter and bottle green makes for a nice alternative to today’s on-trend matte black and looks great with high-shine finishes and elements. But if a full room is too much, do consider small yet dramatic ways to bring the color in, say a vibrant textile like on the couch in the photo, or a deep green rug set against a luminous marble floor.
Earthy Colors
Expect earthy colors to reign supreme in 2019. Beige shades, sage green hues, natural wood tones and more will make for a cozy, soft, peaceful vibe.
Natural Elements
In 2019 design is emphasizing the relationship between humankind and nature, and the connections between the two. Natural, organic materials–such as wood floors, stone, and daylight and plant life–remind us of the exterior and brings the outside and nature, in. We are machine- and technology-driven society, but nostalgic about past processes and handiwork, so opportunities for custom wood pieces, plants, and textures will help bring the nature into your space. Items made by hand using sustainable materials like jute, rice paper, and clay will be in, in 2019. We see people needing these grounding elements in their homes as a way to feel more in touch with the earth.
Flooring Trends
Light-colored floors are making a comeback, thanks to the homeowner's growing desire for a more airy and open look and feel. In shades of birch, beachy white and light oak, these floors reflect more light, and can transition from casual to luxurious, without sacrificing comfort.
Green is the new Black!
Houseplants are making a big comeback and for a very good reason. Not only are indoor plants aesthetic, but they bring HEALTH into our home. Aesthetic Indoor Plants are the New Decor Trend that Reap Major Benefits. Interior Designers all agree that houseplants are the style trend that is here to stay. Green is the New Black!
Green is the new black
Bring plants into every room to bring color and to clear the air in that room!
I am excited to incorporate these trends into my Home Staging/ Redesign Company. There are rich hues and clean spaces with touches of wood! These Elements are perfect for bringing warmth and elegance to any home.
Cynthia Wigart
Element Innovations