Trends are adopted by different parts of the world gradually. What was hot in New York or LA at the end of last year might just now be hiding the South or the Midwest (and what’s hot in Paris in Milan may make it to the U.S. in…5 or 10 years!). In their own time, the masses start to gravitate to what is “new and hip” in the world of fashion or interior design and that becomes the norm.
Dwell Magazine put together a little list of interior design trends to look for in 2016! From things we love online to things we are installing in our own projects, we put together a few examples of how you can implement these trends in your own home! Follow these trends now and you’re sure to be ahead of the curve when everyone else catches on!
Interior Design Trend forecast from Dwell Magazine!
No. 1: Bringing The Outdoors InFrom decorating compact apartments with greenery to turning expansive backyards into glamping adventures, consumers are experimenting with how to bring nature into every aspect of their homes. HGTV’s David Bromstad explained that this means that consumers will be buying furniture they can use indoors and outdoors. In terms of interior decor, lifestyle expert Justina Blakeney shared that wall decor, accessories and small plant life inspired items are going to be hot.
Driftwood, rattan, succulents, coral, and pinecones, Oh my!
No. 2: Source Artisan GoodsFrom tassels and basketry to macrame and crochet, weaving is in. To embrace this trend, lifestyle expert Justina Blakeney advises consumers to be inspired by local finds. LG Studio artistic advisor Nate Berkus encourages shoppers to buy locally made and globally crafted goods. Berkus also states that consumers should not be afraid to mix vintage and artisanal items with mass produced goods. Consumers should not miss the opportunity to pair a Mongolian lambskin pouf and Moroccan rug next to a Target coffee table, for example.
If you're looking for local art that speaks to you directly, Shreveport Farmers' Market, The Agora Borealis, or Texas Ave. Makers Fair would be a good place to start looking!
No. 3: Minerals Are InWhile polished geodes attached to lucite bases have been all the rage, minerals are going au natural now. Watch for bowls of pyrite on tables, big chunks of quartz used as display pieces and unpolished semi-precious stones turned into door pulls.
Lamps, tables, etc. This mineral decor ROCKS.
(Pun intended---let me be a dork, OK?!)
(Pun intended---let me be a dork, OK?!)
No. 4: Tiles Are Going GeometricDecorative backsplashes have gone strong for a long time. Designers are expecting to see consumers gravitating towards more geometric patterns that feature fluid movement. Cement and even wood are going to play a significant role in achieving this. Whether it is a backsplash, an intricately patterned floor or a countertop, fluid geometry is coming in strong.
Geometric tiles do NOT just have to be black and white!
Any pattern with repetitive lines--any color--will work!
Any pattern with repetitive lines--any color--will work!
No 5: Mix Metallics and MetalsThe 1950s and 1970s are hot trends in fashion design collections right now, and it is no different in interiors. Midcentury Mod with brass, gold and metallic finishes are popular right now. Get ready to embrace some retro bling.
Bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, dining room---you can try mixing metallics and metals in any room of your house!
Image Sources: Pinterest, Pencil & Paper, Co,, Katie Brisco.com, and Agora Borealis
