Design Trends Making a Return

Design trends have a habit of coming and going. It can be odd to witness a design trend from your childhood coming back around, yet it happens with an alarming frequency. This is true both for fashion and interior design.

If you’re looking at current interior design trends, it would be worthwhile to understand what trends are currently popular - and which trends are slated for a comeback. This will help you avoid dating your home. Additionally, you may just luck out and see one of your favorite trends coming back into style.

Wallpaper

Many homeowners have spent hours removing the old and cracked wallpaper from their new homes. Wallpapering with bold and bright colors was trendy in the 1970s and 1980s, and it’s making a comeback.

Once again, people lean towards bold and vivid designs in their wallpaper. It’s a way of adding some interest to an otherwise dull space. For example, many people are going with one accent wall covered in wallpaper to add interest without overwhelming the space.

Antiques & Vintage

The latest trends in interior design love everything antique and vintage. This includes everything from vintage materials and furniture to antique fixtures. If you’re lucky and have stored away your old and outdated furniture, then there’s a chance you can once again repurpose those pieces in your latest design.

One bright side to this rise in vintage appreciation is that it can help cut costs. It is much more affordable to browse a thrift shop, where one can find many vintage treasures. You just have to be willing to put in the time to find them.

Traditional Designs

Similar to bringing back vintage items is the trend toward more traditional designs. People again appreciate these looks, meaning you don’t need to worry about updating your fireplaces or built-in furniture. They’re going to be back in style very soon.

The popularity of more traditional home elements goes hand-in-hand with the appreciation for more vintage pieces. Overall, people love more solid designs with a traditional look.

This more traditional approach is essential to be aware of, as it significantly impacts kitchen trends and designs. While a particular crowd still appreciates modern cabinetry, more traditional elements are again popular. This means more traditional cabinetry is back in style, including stains, colors, designs, and hardware options.

Paneled Walls

If you’ve spent time in a homemade during the 1970s, then you’re probably familiar with paneled walls. These paneled walls were sometimes wood or vinyl and often covered either half or all of a wall.

While the heavier tones popular in the ‘70s have not made a comeback, the overall design of panels is back. Shiplap is very popular these days, especially in brighter styles and colors.

Art Deco

Do you remember the art deco trend of the roaring ‘20s? Well, it’s back! Though with a modern touch, naturally. This trend leans heavily into more opulent designs, including arches, curves, metallic finishes, etc.

The rise in art deco design encourages interior designers (and homeowners) to play with shapes and lines. For example, combining several furniture styles and shapes in the living room. One may have a traditional and rectangular couch but opt for rounder chairs as side pieces to break up all the line work.

Sustainability

One growing concern for today’s homeowners and designers is sustainability. People want items that are sustainably sourced, recycled, or that can last forever. This is partly why vintage and antique furniture/materials are rising again.

Overall, there is an increased demand for items made with the environment in mind. This means utilizing reclaimed materials, sustainably sourced materials, and other creative solutions to modern design problems.