In 2010, as with 2009, trends in Interior Design will be dominated by the poor economic situation. People will be looking more to entertaining at home instead of eating out and seeking money-saving solutions to home decorating. Sustainability of materials along with the recycling and repurposing of items will have a large effect on trends this year. Here are a few of our 2010 predictions.
Natural Materials – 2010 will see great popularity in the use of natural materials. Solid wood floors are already popular in many homes and this trend will continue, however this year will see natural materials becoming more popular throughout the home. Solid wood furniture with a visible grain and natural stone products will prevail over modern alternatives such as man-made boards, plastic or glass. Popular wood products this year will be eastern hardwoods such as acacia or sheesham along with a welcome return in popularity for untreated pine furniture.
Vintage Style – Out with the new, in with the old! Modern hard styling is out this year, replaced with vintage country looks. Particular favourites include: Animal skin or shag-pile rugs, Chesterfield wing chairs, antique and eastern influenced rustic pieces and printed fabric and wallpapers. Combine classic pieces in a modern room to create a diverse, expensive look with a warm and comfortable feel.
Colours – The colour for 2010 is green in all its shades. Turquoise and teal are the hottest colours and bold, flower printed fabrics make great use of colour. Green looks best as an accent colour used with a white or cream backdrop or as a lighter shade mixed with other bold colours such as purples or oranges.
Green, again – We’ve already mentioned the colour but this time we mean “eco-friendly”. Sustainable is no longer for eco-mentalists and some great sustainable products this way come. Look out for sustainable wood items such as bamboo and mango wood. Recycled items are also really hot, especially recycled or repurposed furniture and accessories, craft pieces and second-hand items given a new lease of life. Not so much recycled tin cans, more repainted or re-upholstered classic pieces and inventive use of materials.
Staying in – Since the recent economic downturn, more and more people have been deciding upon entertaining at home as opposed to going out. This trend will continue throughout 2010 and beyond. Comfortable, stylish designs are a must if you’re entertaining at home and nothing creates a talking point like a stylishly repurposed item. Now is the time to dig out that old Chesterfield sofa and recover it in printed fabric or repaint that old battered coffee table. Get creative with ideas.
Entertaining Outdoors – Summer 2010, outdoor entertaining at home will be massive, weather permitting. All of the same design trends will apply outdoors as well as in with solid wood garden furniture, repurposed and recycled items and eastern influenced planting.
These predictions are not a list of must-buys, these are simply a list of styles and products we think will be popular in 2010. Just remember, make your home your own. Decorate your home the way you like it and others will like it too. A space decorated with love and care with pieces and colours that suit your personality will look natural, whereas a space styled to please others or from a picture in a glossy magazine can look forced.
This article is written by James Rockford who writes regularly for sites like Sheesham Furniture. James is dedicated to DIY, home enhancement and furniture and also writes regularly for great sites like Zebra Rugamongst others.
