New Year, New Style: 2021 Home Design Trends

In with the new, out with the old. Keep your home looking in-style with these 2021 interior design trends. 

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1. "Grandmillenial" Design

This design takes grandma’s vintage and floral decor and reinvents it into a homey, comforting style. Incorporate floral wallpapers, crocheted throws, and antique-like paintings to bring Grandmillenial into your home. 

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2. Colorful Kitchens

The once bright, modern kitchen design may be a thing of the past with colorful kitchen cabinets coming into play. Interior design experts say green will be the new color to paint your cabinets. Pair green with sleek marble countertops to elevate your kitchen’s design. 

wicker chair with a gray blanket on it

3. Wicker Furniture

A piece of wicker furniture is sure to capture one’s eye when walking into a room. It’s unique and intricate build makes it a must-have piece of furniture for 2021. The neutrality of the wicker is sure to bring balance to any room.

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4. Plants

2020 produced a lot of things, one of them being green thumbs! Show off the plants you’ve been growing! Not only do you get to display your hard work but plants also help to clean and purify the air! 

living room with dark green walls and green furniture

5. Dark Hues

2021 will bring new paint colors. Interior designers say dark hues such as rich browns, jewel tones, and greens will dominate to create an earthy feeling within the home. 

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