The start of the year marks a great opportunity to reinvent the interior design of your home. Everyone wants the look of their home to be current, so we’ve compiled a list of 6 gorgeous interior design trends for 2018 to give you some ideas on what you can do to freshen up your home.
1. Natural Materials
The world is continuing to become more and more eco-conscious. People care about the production and the story of the furniture that they’re getting. They want to know that what they’re buying will last for a while and that it didn’t leave an enormous carbon footprint while it was being made.
This is starting to bleed into interior design trends with more people introducing natural materials into their furniture and accessories. These materials are sustainable, eco-friendly, and have a natural feel to them.
Along with these natural materials comes a minimalist feel. The less-is-more approach is becoming popular through these materials. Items like wicker chairs, lacy hammocks, or pieces of rattan furniture are a popular choice for those who want to bring a feeling of the outdoors into their home.
2. Bold Colors
Color is very important in home design trends, and 2018 is the year to be bold with your color choices. Sherwin-Williams has named Oceanside SW 6496 as their 2018 Color of the Year, and this striking shade of blue-green is just one of the many daring color options that you should be considering this year. Using these bold colors in your room creates a deep, rich vibe that can turn out surprisingly inviting and comforting.
Try pairing them with lighter, dustier shades to create the appearance of layers. This layered look will punctuate the unique features of your room and highlight everything in the room you’re proud of.
3. Concrete
Concrete doesn’t have to be limited to the bathroom or kitchen. More people have become daring enough to introduce cool concrete to other parts of their home, such as the walls of their bedroom or the mantle of their fireplace.
Don’t limit your concrete usage to your countertops. Combining concrete with different contemporary furniture pieces can create an atmosphere of simplicity and modernness that cannot be recreated with any other material.
4. Black Finishes/Fixtures
One of the first rules in interior design and fashion is that black goes with everything. This is especially the case this year, as more people are bringing black into their rooms in the form of finishes and fixtures. Black fixtures are popular because they are so easy to clean. Say goodbye to the pesky water spots that don’t completely come off of a chrome handle no matter how hard you scrub. Using black fixtures will save you a lot of cleaning time while also tying the room together with a sleek, modern feeling.
5. (Light) Wood Floors
Wood floors have been a staple in households for years. Homeowners prefer them because they are low maintenance, easy to clean, better for pets that shed hair, and they create a feeling of warmth in a room.
Tropical and red-toned woods used to be the de facto choice for wood floors, but the pendulum is swinging towards lighter hues. Natural tones, whitewashed woods, and other lighter palettes are making more of an appearance in American households. If you’re looking for woods that will give you these colors, stay domestic. Maple, pine, or hickory can provide you with the exact look that you want out of your wood floor.
6. Uniqueness/Personality
As it is every year, the best thing you can do to your interior is to make it reflective of you. There are millions of trends and ideas out there, but there is only one you. You have to live in your home every day. So, while it is encouraged to take ideas and inspiration from outside sources and trends, take into consideration what you want to do with the room. Experiment with different styles, tones, and finishes until you find something that really speaks to you. The interior design of your home is never truly finished; it’s an ongoing process that evolves and changes as you do.
A beautiful interior design could be just what you need to turn your house into a home. These interior design ideas for 2018 can give you a foundation to base a room around. Tying the room together with a clean, consistent theme can make your house the envy of the entire neighborhood.
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