Top 7 Interior Design Trends to Look Out for in 2021

If you could name one thing that everyone all over the world has done in 2020, that s spending more time indoors. The stay home stay safe slogan has inevitably forced individuals to observe their surroundings and reimagine their home interiors to better suit their new lifestyle. Be it setting up a functional WFH office, a flexible living room for remote learning space or even making space for balcony gardens for new-found hobbies, the last year has certainly been transformative in regards to interior decor. If you ve become a design buff by now, check out these top 10 interior trends to watch out for in 2021, to spruce up your home!

1. Pantone Colours
Did you know that there is a dedicated institute that picks the Colour of the Year? If you do, good for you! For those who don t, every December there is much anticipation as the Pantone Color Institute names the Pantone Color of the Year, a trend that has the power to influence the entire world of design. The institute studies colour trends throughout the year across various fields like fashion, marketing, social media and even politics to make an informed decision. This time round, they ve picked not one but two colours! PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. While Ultimate Gray comes across as practical, dependent and solid, Illuminating presents warmth, cheerfulness and vivacity. The two colours form a complementary pair and you d be wise to use them in your next home improvement project.

2. Smart Lighting
Comfortable and functional will be the 2021 motto! When you spend nearly all your time at home, you d notice better lighting can significantly improve your work and even your state of mind! Switching to smart lighting options instead of using incandescent bulbs for example can benefit you in many ways. The automated controls allow you to set schedules, make adjustments based on occupancy & natural lighting and create an ambience of your choice.

3. Eco-friendly Decor
Nature has a way of soothing and calming minds. House plants, in that respect, are incredibly popular right now. From hanging creepers to beautiful blooms, they can be displayed in various ways. When nature comes indoors, they refresh the air around filtering out pollutants, making your space natural and harmonious.

4. Durable Fabrics
Wool, velvet, linen are among fabrics that are durable and long-lasting. As you continue to spend more time at home, this is something that will not only be convenient but also functional. So see what best suits your bed covers, upholstery and curtains and make the switch to durability.

5. Edible Gardens
2020 was a year of pursuing hobbies and nothing compared to this one! Social media pages were filled with people growing their own veggies and fruits in their terrace/balcony gardens. Well, what can be more rewarding than cooking a meal from fresh produce harvested at your doorstep? This trend is certainly going to last!

6. Multifunctional Spaces
We all learned to adjust and make the best use of what we had last year. Living rooms transformed into workspaces and bedrooms to makeshift gyms. There s a good chance that people will break free from conventional designs and refashion their interiors to be multifunctional by incorporating different elements to restore balance.

7. DIY
Nothing suits minimalist home decor better than DIY innovations. With sustainable design gradually gaining momentum, you can add a unique touch to your interiors by exploring reusable materials. Just take a look around your home and you ll see there s a lot that you can do by yourself. All you need is a little inspiration to realise your very own budget-friendly interior design.