{"id":20100,"date":"2019-12-19T16:44:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T16:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20100"},"modified":"2024-03-26T14:59:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:59:28","slug":"interior-design-trends-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-station\/interior-design-trends-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Design Trends for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking ahead to a new year is always exciting, though there\u2019s something about a whole brand-spanking new decade that feels even more special. That, combined with seeing all the new trends coming through, has got us itching to redecorate (and frankly, anything to take our minds off trying to stick to our NY resolutions of general healthiness and sobriety is more than welcome, too).<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve tasked our go-to interiors stylist, writer and trend forecaster, Joanna Thornhill<\/a>, to sum up the key trends we\u2019ll be seeing in 2020 and offer some tips on how we can make them work in our own homes.<\/p>\n

Ethereal light<\/h2>\n

Source: Dulux<\/a><\/p>\n

Paint brand Dulux is always one to watch when it comes to leading new style directions, based \u2013 of course \u2013 around their \u2018colour of the year\u2019<\/a>, which they work up to produce an entire palette. For 2020, they\u2019ve gone with Tranquil Dawn: a soft, gentle hue sitting somewhere between misty blue, smoky grey and soft sage. The tone came about as a response to \u201ca growing anxiety about the digitisation of the world and the state of the planet\u201d, resulting in this gentle colour, which aims to help us redress this balance and bring a sense of calm and \u2013 well – tranquillity back into our homes. They suggest combining it with warm neutrals, blue tones, or shades of another ethereal colour \u2013 purple \u2013 playing with darker mauves right up to lilac, to bring touches of interest to this relatively neutral base.<\/p>\n

Get grounded<\/h2>\n

Source: The Joshua Tree House<\/a><\/p>\n

Showcasing a distinctly different palette yet a not dissimilar message, the grounded trends also has roots in calm and wellbeing, fuelled by the positive health benefits of taking the time to physically and mentally \u2018ground\u2019 ourselves by noticing the earth under our feet, the awareness of our breath and connection to the space we inhabit. In interiors terms, this translates as bringing in the rich, nuanced colours of nature into a space, such as warm terracotta and ochre tones, to decorating with natural materials such as woods, rattan and wool. With a distinct artisan twist, get the look in your own home by opting for furniture and accessories that showcase the hand of the maker, from hand-thrown ceramics to wooden furniture showcasing the\u00a0natural beauty of the material alongside visible joins and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Softened industrial<\/h2>\n

Source: James Gardiner<\/a><\/p>\n

Industrial styling in both homeware and interiors has been big news for a good few years now, though lately the look has taken a gentler turn, as we move away from the slightly pastiche attempts at trying to shoehorn an open-plan, New York loft-style aesthetic into a suburban semi in Shropshire. In 2020, we\u2019ll continue to see industrial elements such as dark metal detailing, bare brick walls and those ubiquitous factory-style ceiling shades, but these will be tempered with softening elements like luxe linen throws and bedding, warm woods and copious amounts of house plants. The idea is to create a look that\u2019s authentic to the building you live in and ensure there\u2019s enough textural warmth and homely touches to really feel like home, so ensure you mix in grounding elements like a leather armchair or fluffy flokati rug to create a more cohesive space.<\/p>\n

\"industrial<\/p>\n

Embrace the industrial trend with our Brooklyn<\/a> and Boston<\/a> ranges.<\/p>\n

Cocooning curves<\/h2>\n

Source: Domino magazine<\/a>=<\/p>\n

We called this one back in 2019 with our \u2018Spiced Curves\u2019 trend, which showcased a softening of lines and a blurring of edges, all wrapped up in a beautiful warm colour palette of dusky pinks and earthy taupes. Now, designers are continuing to play with these shapes to create interesting, new definitions of interior spaces: think painting curved lines or block colours to demarcate a cosy seating area, or to loosely define different areas of a \u2018broken plan\u2019 space by messing with the natural boundaries of where walls and ceilings end. The look boils down into furniture, too, as \u2018plump\u2019 seating continues to trend and circular motifs are carried through into tabletops. If you\u2019re up for creating your own painted curves and don\u2019t fancy doing it freehand, look online for special \u2018masking tapes for curves\u2019, which are designed to be super flexible for creating guidelines for rounded edges.<\/p>\n

\"Retro<\/p>\n

Bring soft curves into your home with furniture pieces from our Cascade<\/a> and Ellipse<\/a> ranges.<\/p>\n

Eccentric manor<\/h2>\n

Source: Mind the Gap<\/a><\/p>\n

It might not be everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but Victoriana is making a comeback: think riotous florals and bold colours that sit on just the right side of garish. What stops this look from feeling fuddy-duddy, however, it its bold confidence when it comes to playing with patterns and clashing with confidence. Whilst you might want to stop short on the pattern-on-everything vibe, this can still be a surprisingly warm and easy look to live with if you follow a few basic rules: ensure there\u2019s a common thread between any patterns you use \u2013 colour, say, or a common motif such as trees, albeit in different designs \u2013 and ensure you incorporate at least some plain elements, too. This is a great look to mix in treasured vintage heirlooms with more modern silhouettes to give a more blended appearance.<\/p>\n

Streamlined glitz<\/h2>\n

It may sound like an oxymoron, but Streamlined Glitz is moving the glam factor on from the previous season, which saw warm metals and rich jewel tones paired against dark and moody backdrops. Appropriately for Spring, the look has been lifted and increasingly, white and bright backdrops are making a return, with colour used more sparingly and deliberately in accents only. Show-stopping glitzy elements in gold and brass are left to (literally) shine within the space, whilst bold colour pops \u2013 appearing on Memphis-style and retro-inspired curves – sneak into lighting and accessories and amp up the fun factor. This is a really easy trend to tap into, especially if you already have a neutral space: start small \u2013 a gold lamp base and a vibrant cushion, say \u2013 and work your way up as far as you dare.<\/p>\n

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Follow Joanna on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a> for her top tips and inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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