Avant-garde Interior Design! Discover Styles and Trends to Elevate Your Home
Do you want to renovate your home, but don't know how? Don't worry! Following a decorative trend is the perfect option to have an impeccable look in your spaces. Discover how to combine colors, textures, and furniture to achieve a harmonious style with personality.
Whether you want to create a cozy and rustic atmosphere, a minimalist and elegant space, or a vibrant home full of charm. If you’re looking to give a fresh touch to your home, but you’re not sure which interior design style to choose, we encourage you to discover the 10 most popular trends:
1. MEDITERRANEAN
This style is inspired by the sea, the sun, and the nature of the Mediterranean. It’s characterized by the use of light colors, such as white, blue, and green, which provide luminosity and freshness. Natural materials, such as wood, wicker, linen, or cotton, are also protagonists. The furniture is usually simple and functional, with rounded shapes and handcrafted details. Accessories, such as rugs, cushions, curtains, or plants, add color and texture. The Mediterranean style is ideal for creating relaxed and welcoming environments.
2. MODERN CLASSIC
The modern classic style combines the elegance and sobriety of the classic with the functionality and innovation of the modern. It’s based on a palette of neutral colors, such as grey, black, or cream, which contrast with touches of vibrant colors, such as red, green, or yellow. The furniture has straight and simple lines but with quality finishes and sophisticated details, such as golden handles, turned legs, or moldings. Accessories are key to giving personality to the space, such as designer lamps, mirrors, paintings, or sculptures.
3. INDUSTRIAL
If you’re looking to combine functional and aesthetic elements, this style is what you need. It was born in old factories converted into lofts, and is distinguished by the use of materials such as metal, concrete, brick, or raw wood. The furniture is usually robust and worn in appearance, with geometric shapes and metal details. The industrial style recreates an urban and avant-garde atmosphere. It’s characterized by the use of dark colors, such as gray, brown, or red, which provide strength and character. Accessories are displayed to provide originality and dynamism.
4. SCANDINAVIAN
The Scandinavian style is the best option for creating calm and orderly spaces that transmit peace and serenity. It’s inspired by Nordic countries, where lighting is scarce and winters are long and cold. It’s defined by simplicity, functionality, and sustainability. This style seeks to make the most of natural light, using white or pastel colors, furniture with simple lines, and ecological materials such as cotton, wool, or felt. The accessories, such as blankets, cushions, and candles, bring comfort and harmony. The aim is to create a cozy, warm, and comfortable atmosphere.
5. JAPANDI
This style is a fusion between the Japanese and Scandinavian styles, sharing many aesthetic principles. The Japandi style is based on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which values the beauty of the imperfect, the natural, and the authentic. Opt for earthy, neutral, and warm colors, such as beige, brown, or green, which provide balance and naturalness. Natural materials, such as wood, bamboo, or paper, are also essential. Its premise is to create relaxing environments.
6. RUSTIC, FARMHOUSE OR FARMHOUSE
A traditional and familiar atmosphere is what the farmhouse style conveys. It is inspired by country houses and is characterized by the use of materials such as stone, wood, or clay, which provide warmth and texture. Warm, earthy colors, such as red, orange, or yellow, bring cheerfulness and vitality. Furniture tends to have an antique and handcrafted look, with curved shapes and ornamental details. The rustic style makes use of accessories such as flowers, fruits, baskets, paintings, rugs, blankets, and candles. They all add color and charm.
7. MINIMALIST
This popular trend is based on the principle of "less is more". The exclusive use of cold and neutral colors, such as white, black, or grey, brings purity and simplicity. It’s determined to create an orderly, clean and spacious space that favors concentration and relaxation. The minimalist style focuses on discreet details such as clocks, vases, sculptures, or books. The furniture is usually of modern and functional design, with straight and refined shapes, without ornaments or details. Smooth, polished materials such as glass, metal or plastic are also used, giving a modern and sophisticated look.
8. NAUTICAL OR NAVY
The nautical or navy style is inspired by the sea, the beach, and sailing. He opts for striped or smooth fabrics, light wood, or white painted furniture. They tend to be light and simple in appearance with rounded shapes. It stands out for its decorative accessories, such as shells, starfish, nets, or lanterns, which provide originality and fun. The predominant colors are blue, white, or red. It’s an excellent trend to choose to create summery and happy environments.
9. VINTAGE
If you want to be inspired by the past decades of the 20th century, especially the 50s, 60s, and 70s, this trend is for you. It seeks to create an original and personal environment with the use of retro and daring colors, such as green, pink, or yellow. Antique materials, such as velvet, leather, or metal, are also characteristic. Vintage style furniture tends to be classic and elegant in appearance, with curved shapes and gold details. Accessories, such as vinyl, cameras, phones, or posters, provide history and culture.
10. BOHO CHIC
The boho chic style is a mix of different influences, such as hippie, ethnic, oriental, or vintage. Materials such as silk, cotton, and wool are also essential. The furniture tends to be exotic with asymmetrical shapes and handcrafted details, especially in ethnic style. Vibrant and contrasting colors, such as purple, orange, or turquoise, which bring joy and creativity, are the right colors for this trend. Use cushions, rugs, tapestries, or lamps to add color and texture.
Want to know more? This is just the beginning. Visit our blog to learn more about each of these interior design styles and trends. If you need additional help you can contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary advice.
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