2021 DESIGN TRENDS TO HELP YOUR HOME SELL

The Colors of 2021

Each year PANTONE releases a color of the year, and home decor enthusiasts look forward to the announcement each year.

This year PANTONE described their color selections as “a marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.”

PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating

These two very different colors symbolize the harmony of partnership. “Illuminating” with its hopeful, optimistic hue and “Ultimate Gray” with the reassuring resilience of natural elements.

Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the Year: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray.

Pantone 2021 color of the year (Photo Credits: Twitter)

Modern bedroom with a gray bed, bright windows, and yellow ladder beside a tree-trunk wall.

As seen in petitandsmall.com

In the theme of using colors that ground us, Earthy Tones are said to make a huge appearance this year.

If you are looking for that perfect new interior and exterior project, Sherwin-Williams named their color of the year 2021, Urbane Bronze, as the comfort color you’ve been looking for. Relaxation and serenity are sure to be felt in rooms showcasing this shade.

Staged bedroom with a dark bronze paneled wall, white bedding, and a leather chair.

Source: Sherwin Williams

If you prefer a bit more color, warm things up with a richer hue, such as wine reds, golden yellows, and sage greens. These colors can easily be incorporated into your home through accent accessories like bedding and decor.

Multi-Functional Work Spaces

Following last year’s lockdown, life at home became a great deal more complicated. If you were one of those households that needed to use your space for several functions at one time, this section is for you.

Taking pointers from the minimalist and the recent popularity of tiny homes using furnishings that serve a piece with multiple functions are worth noting.

A few ideas include storage components that hide office or work supplies, convertible wall tables, and extendable console tables.

No longer are some homeowners looking for spaces that only serve a single purpose during specific holidays or special events. If your home has both a living and a family room, consider converting one of these rooms into a multipurpose room featuring an office corner, workout spot, or cozy, quiet area.

Staged home office and sitting area with a walnut desk, blue chairs, and large bright windows.

Neutral living room with a hanging wicker chair, geometric rug, and children reading and playing.

Living room with a caramel leather sofa, abstract art, white armchairs, and a round black coffee table.

A woman and child build wooden blocks together at a coffee table in a bright living room.

Bright home office with a white trestle desk, black pinboard, and a child reading nearby.

Two women work at a white table, one typing on a laptop and the other writing in a notebook.

Home office with a black desk, woven cane chair, potted plants, and framed art.

“Grandmillennial”

What’s more comforting than a trip to grandma’s house?

This new style trend is said to be a huge focal point for home decorators this next year. The mix of modern flair and the comforts of traditional nostalgia encompass the trend of “grandmillennial.” This is certainly a trend to watch as it grasps at the feeling homeowners are so desperately searching for in 2021.

Vintage touches and old school patterns are making a comeback alongside their bold color opposites. At first glance, this may sound off the wall, but at a second glance, these two opposite ideas have a way of complimenting spaces even for the pickiest of home designers.

Decor detailing can play a huge role in transforming your home this way. Think vintage-inspired lampshades, accent pillows, antique paintings, and bathroom/bedroom wallpaper.

Living room with a beige sofa, green armchair, blue-and-white plates, and a red patterned rug.

as seen in HGTV.com

Woman in a floral dress seated on a sofa in a living room with a fireplace.

Living room with a white brick fireplace, cream armchair, and rustic wooden coffee table with candles.

Dining room with a set wooden table, built-in banquette, dark green walls, and colorful abstract art.

Staged living room with a white sofa, wood armchairs, striped rug, and American flag above the mantel.

Staged living room with a cream sofa and blue cushions as a woman arranges plants on a wooden sideboard.

Built-in window seat with floral shade, colorful pillows, dark blue bookshelves, and a leafy garden view.

Wicker and Rattan Furniture

As the boho trend has continued to increase in recent years, wickers and rattan are enjoying a revival. But if you’re thinking of Golden Girls-style wicker and rattan patio furniture, think again.

Rattan is made from woven palm stems, while wicker pieces are usually made of woven willow twigs. Both styles are lightweight and have the versatility to work indoors and outdoors. These natural materials are a perfect way to add warmth and lightness to any room in your home, and you can generally purchase them for a reasonable price. You can also find both vintage and modern pieces depending on the style you’re going for.

A super-easy way to add wicker into your space is through storage. Baskets add a natural element and can also serve as decor, a hamper, and more. If you feel bold, pair wicker bedroom furniture with modern touches and accessories to avoid it looking dated. Instead of using bulky coffee tables, rattan tables can add flexibility and the illusion of space to a narrow or smaller room.

Woven rattan chair with a geometric cushion, framed by leafy houseplants.

Bright dining room with a set wooden table, woven chairs, and a person setting plates.

Cane-back chair with a tan throw, vintage camera, smartphone, pen, and books on its cushion.

Staged interior with a woven rattan chair, tall cactus, botanical art, and warm natural accents.

Wood shelves with brass brackets hold neutral ceramic vases and a dried fan-shaped leaf.

Open-plan living room with a caramel leather sectional, blue kitchen cabinets, and tall windows overlooking trees.

Staged living room with charcoal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and geometric rug beside bright curtained windows.

Shiplap Shipwrecked?

If you’re a “farmhouse chic” style lover, then you may not be happy about this next design trend prediction. The iconic design feature of “Fixer Upper” personalities Chip and Joanna Gaines has been shiplap for several years now, but it seems like shiplap may end up shipwrecked in 2021.

Interior designer Rachel Street, host of DIY Network's "Philly Revival,” revealed in an interview that she believes shiplap is one of the fastest fading design trends. Once used as a protective material for boats, barns, and sheds, shiplap siding became a trendy way to decorate interior walls in the 2010s.

Now that we’ve entered a new decade, it’s wallpaper’s time to shine if you really want to add more texture to a room. The latest wallpaper trends are all about panoramic murals, 3D surfaces, contemporary geometrics, and natural-inspired materials like grasscloth, cork, straw, and wicker.

The good news is most design experts agree that an interior full of shiplap is only considered “out of sync with current design trends” rather than completely outdated. So if you still love decorating with shiplap, then, by all means, continue letting your farmhouse chic dreams set sail!

Dining nook with a round wood table beside a bright living room with green chairs and leafy wallpaper.

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