2021 HOME DECOR TRENDS
With the ongoing pandemic, more and more people are having to work from home this year, and also
spending more time at home than we previously did. If you’re at home for longer periods, it’s more
important than ever to be happy with your surroundings, and decorate your home accordingly. Our own
four walls need to provide calmness and comfort, as well as security.
Now, there’s no right or wrong way to decorate your home, and no need to follow the latest trends
unless you really want to. The most important thing is to be happy with your living space and how it’s
decorated. You don’t necessarily even have to redecorate, just adding a few new accessories here and
there can make a huge difference.
Bohemian, or Boho style shows no signs of going away, and if anything is even stronger this year. Think
rattan & wicker furniture, earthy colours, soft throws, rugs, and macrame accessories. It lends itself
beautifully to both living room and bedrooms.
Boho Room. Credit: Sherwin Williams
Boho Room. Credit: Pinterest
Probably in part thanks to Ikea, the Scandi style design of simple lines and minimalism is here to stay for
the foreseeable. With a mainly white colour scheme, light natural woods and the odd hint of light
neutral colours thrown in, it’s a relatively easy look to pull off, but maybe notone I’d recommend if you
have young children!
Scandi style. Credit: Pinterest
Ask any tween or teen about room decor and you’ll probably hear the word “aesthetic.” Aesthetic is
defined as “being concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.” In home decor terms it means
beautiful things that don’t necessarily have a particular purpose, and are there just to look nice.
Whether it’s vines hanging from a wall, or fairy lights draped around a mirror, there are many ways to
add that aesthetic vibe to a room. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Aesthetic room. Credit: Pinterest
The botanical trend is definitely here to stay. Joining palms and monstera plants, the latest craze is dried
flowers and foliage, such as pampas grass, very much brought on by the boho trend. Real plants can
help the air condition in a room as well as making it look nice. If you’re no good at keeping plants alive,
there are plenty of realistic fake plants available these days. Alternatively, bring a bit of greenery into
the room with bold statement wallpapers, or wall art.
Botanical trend. Credit: Pinterest
COLOURS
There seems to have been a shift away from the monochrome colour palettes we’ve seen in the last few
years, and while grey is still a popular colour, it’s more likely to be seen teamed with other brighter or
earthy shades, and even blended with other colours such as beige, to give us “greige.”
Sherwin Williams’ announced their 40 trend colours for 2021, split into four different palettes.
Sherwin Williams Colors of the Year 2021
Sanctuary focuses on a natural colour palette, that also lends itself well to Scandi-style, which is ever
popular.
Credit: Sherwin Williams
Encounter’s colours are rooted in culture and artisan craft. The hues in this palette are rich, but slightly
muted, and would work particularly well with a boho or tribal theme.
Credit: Sherwin Williams
Continuum features colours inspired by mid-century modern designs, with a palette of white, charcoal
and fantastic bright pops of colour that would bring a ray of sunshine to any home.
Credit: Sherwin Williams
Tapestry is “today’s more curated take on maximalism,” with a vibrant palette including lavish pinks and
greens.
Credit: Sherwin Williams
Here in the UK, Dulux’s colour of the year 2021 is Brave Ground. This warm, earthy shade would work
well in any room, and can be teamed with brights such as berry or coral shades, or other natural shades,
giving you many options.
Credit: Dulux
Rather than opting for their usual single colour of the year, this year Pantone have gone for two colours
– Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. “A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of
PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We
need to feel that everything is going to get brighter – this is essential to the human spirit.”
Credit: Pantone
WALLPAPER
Wallpaper remains popular, whether it’s a feature wall with vibrant textures, or a more muted style for
the whole room. Bold floral patterns, natural textures and mural-style wallpapers are where it’s
currently happening.
Credit: Wallsauce on Pinterest
WALL DECOR
No room or home is complete without at least some wall art. 2021 trends include minimalist and
abstract designs, line art, and a continuation of the ever popular botanical theme. You may choose to
have one or two feature prints, or a full gallery wall or picture shelf. But whatever you choose, you’ll find
something for every taste and every room in our printable wall art store.
Abstract Figure Line Art
Aesthetic photo collage kit
Do you have any of these styles or colours in your home, or do you have your own style and don’t like to
follow trends? Let us know in the comments below!
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