2019’s Hottest Home Decor
By Barbara Pronin
Comfort is trending for 2019, a consensus of home decorators agrees, with more people seeking warm colors, intimate spaces and a casual but sophisticated lifestyle. 2019 sees a move toward fresh, natural materials that will help bring an organic and serene ambiance to any living space.
Designers looking to pair physical coziness with emotional comfort forecast seven decor trends:
Scaled down furnishings
After years of favoring large furniture and open spaces, consumers are aiming for a ‘nesting’ environment and choosing smaller pieces arranged in more intimate settings.
Wall coverings
The return to traditionalism brings with it a return to wallpaper, fabric wall coverings and murals. Expect to see plenty of rich shades of green in fabric and wallpaper patterns.
Color changes
While blues and indigos have been huge in recent years, green is the new blue for 2019 and is likely to be used in everything from upholstery patterns to kitchen furnishings.
Color ‘pops’
People are ditching beige minimalism in favor of fun colors, especially in family-friendly spaces. Yellow is the hottest color for small accent pieces–from ceramics to lamps to sofa pillows. Cooler colors are out, and warmer tones are in! Tonal reds are a great way to add complementing contrast while providing the warmth that makes your home more inviting. Black and white will provide a sense of balance and boldness to your home’s space.
Warm woods and traditional styles
Antiques and even second-hand items are having their moment again, with consumers looking for skirted tables, wooden chests and other wood pieces with a sense of history.
Brass Décor
Say goodbye to stainless steel and polished nickel, and hello to brass accents – a surprisingly warm and subtle alternative to conventional steel accents.
Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
The coziness trend favors indoor fireplaces, working or not, with homey hearths as a nice spot to gather. Outdoors, fireplaces are preserving the joy of summertime barbecues.
Crafts and artisanal accents
In a world of increasing mass production, there has been a shift back to artisanal and boutique choices in pillows, wall hangings, quilts and other accent pieces all around the home. Artisanal fixtures personalize your home, shifting focus from the tech world to the natural world.