Your living room is a place for gathering with friends and family, so it’s important to keep your space fresh and inviting. Here are the top living room trends that will be popular in 2021.
Living rooms are about more than just furniture these days – they’re where we entertain guests, unwind after work, watch TV or read a book. So when you renovate your living room, think of it as an opportunity to give yourself (and those who visit) something new and inspiring that will bring joy to your everyday life.
The way you decorate your living room can be the difference between being able to relax in peace or not. Keeping this in mind, we have scoured all the world for new living room trends that will suit any taste and budget. We’ve found some of the coolest ideas that are well within reach so why not try them out?
So, what are the hottest living room trends for 2021?
1. Neutral Tones
More often than not, the only colors you’ll find in this room are earth tones like browns, grays, tans, beiges or whites – they are a safe pick and will always be in style. If you’re looking for something with a little more character, go with pastels like mint green or sky blue to brighten up the space.
Some think neutral tones are boring in furniture, but they open up a lot of possibilities to play around with details such as upholstery or pillows. The biggest advantage is that you don’t have to replace big pieces of furniture such as the sofa and loveseat every time you want to switch up your style a little, since they go along with many different styles.
2. Eco-Friendliness
Want to go green? There are many eco-friendly materials that have been making their way into the living room including reclaimed wood, bamboo flooring, metal legs on chairs or tables, even fabric made from recycled soda bottles – they’re easy to find!
The eco-friendliest pieces of furniture can obviously be bought from second-hand stores. If you’re going to make this kind of purchase, try and get it professionally cleaned before bringing it home! There’s always the possibility of bringing in some nasty visitors to your home, such as bedbugs.
Another trend that has already started is the growth of upcycled furniture, with companies such as AllModern and Anthropologie both starting to produce new items out of reclaimed wood or materials found on nature walks.
3 . Sectional sofas come back in fashion
Sectional sofas were all the rage in the 80s and 90s, but now they’re back with a vengeance. Sectional sofas are quite versatile as you can mix and match pieces for different sizes of living rooms or family dynamics.
Another key trend for 2021 is soft furnishings, which means you’ll need plenty of pillows and cushions on your sectional to really make it cosy. The softer the better in this case – anything from silk or velvet to plush cotton or wool should do nicely.
4 . Turning a part of your living room into an office
It’s no secret that we spend more time working from home than ever before – that means it’s time to turn our living rooms into functioning offices! Not all people have dedicated home office rooms in their homes, so we will have to make most of what we have.
It’s no longer just the space for entertainment and gathering – it has also become a work area with desks and shelves that can be easily moved around to suit your needs. The easiest way to do this is by finding some wall space for shelves, set up a home office desk and get an ergonomic office chair. Maybe even a pair of noise-cancelling headphones…
To add some finishing touches to your living room that have an aesthetic benefit, why not try fitting out one wall with some beautiful shelves? Another option is hanging frames from your ceiling – this way you can show off photos or artwork without having to take up too much space on a desk or shelf.
5. Dedicated, cozy TV corners
One trend is having an area that’s dedicated to relaxing with your favorite show on TV. Such area is usually easiest to set up in a corner of your living room. It gives the feel of a closed, snug space while also ensuring that the TV is easy to see from anywhere in the room. Consider getting a corner TV wall mount for such plans.
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6 . Reading nooks
You might want to install a cozy reading nook in your living room with some pillows and a lamp. With the ongoing disturbing situation around the world more and more people are looking for a safe space to have a little break from all the madness while enjoying a good book. And of course, they would like to do so in their living room.
7. Large tables
Tables that can seat up to 10 people are an increasingly popular trend among homeowners looking for more communal space in the living room. They work well as eating spaces and give you a great surface for board games with family or friends on the weekends.
8 . Fresh paint
One easy way to freshen up your living room is by giving it a fresh coat of paint! This is a relatively simple way to have a big impact on how your living room looks and feels. And in this case, it can be as simple as selecting a new color from your paint chip book!
9. Curtains
Curtains are not just for the bedroom anymore! Today, they are also becoming increasingly popular in the living rooms of homeowners looking to create more intimate spaces within their homes. They offer an easy way to divide up different areas or zones with privacy screens that you can open or close depending on your needs at any given time.
Curtains are also a great way to protect your windows from sunlight, ensuring that the space stays cool all day long! If you’re worried about privacy and would like some semblance of separation between the spaces in your home, there are some other types of window treatments available such as vertical blinds or roller shades.
10. The New Royal Treatment
This trend is all about introducing some luxe touches to your living room design – and if you want a hint of the old world elegance without being too traditional then one thing you can do is introduce lots of patterned fabrics, printed cushions and plenty of textures. This way you’ll be able to make your living room look opulent without being OTT!
Different Interior Design Styles Will Continue To Gain Popularity
1. Eclectic Style
This style is all about bringing in a variety of furnishings and styles to create an eclectic look. You can mix and match contemporary furniture with vintage pieces, or keep it super-contemporary by adding something ultra-modern that has clean lines and sharp angles.
Eclectic style interior design is all about playing around with different styles and colors – it’s a perfect way to create the look you want in your living room. This trend can be played out with different furniture pieces, such as a modern living room set paired with an oriental rug and some bohemian throw pillows.
2. Oriental Style
Love the look of something exotic? This design incorporates Eastern influences by bringing in materials such as wood and bamboo flooring, Asian-inspired fabrics, handcrafted sculptures and large pieces of furniture to create an open feel that blends well with nature. Cheap ways to start experimenting with oriental style interior design are to add a little art, throw pillows and accent chairs.
Looking for a chic and sophisticated vibe? Scandinavian design is about form and function. It’s all about creating a minimalistic environment with streamlined furniture that can be used for both entertaining and relaxing.
If you want to start experimenting with Scandinavian interior design, you can choose furniture pieces in wood or metal, and have a monochrome color scheme that can be softened with natural colors. The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is an excellent place to start looking around for inspiration.
4. Industrial Design
Love the industrial look? This style emphasizes utility by highlighting the structure of the space with exposed pipes, rivets and metal fixtures. Not all homes are suited for industrial look though, as it needs some barren walls and flooring for it to really work.
If you want to start experimenting with industrial aesthetics in your living room, consider adding some industrial styled pendant lights and a bold colour palette. If you have an open space with combined living and dining space, a rustic industrial solid wood table with metal legs is a great focal point to start with.
5. Urban Loft Lifestyle
Elegant yet edgy, urban loft is a sleek living room that fuses functionality with an urban aesthetic. With hardwood floors in natural colors and a touch of dark woods like ebony or rosewood for accents – this style can be quite dramatic!
The urban loft style is most common among young professionals living in the hearts of big cities. With more and more people escaping the cities and returning to the countryside we predict that this style will become more popular in rural settings too. Maybe 2021 is the year of the “rural loft”?
6 . Boho (Bohemian Design Style)
Bohemian design style is all about earthy tones, lots of room plants and wooden furniture. To make your living room space feel more like a home, make sure to incorporate some boho decor elements such as large woven rugs and ethnic art pieces. Wicker baskets are also very popular and an affordable way to add some boho feel.
Some people claim that the bohemian style already went out of fashion in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t incorporate some bohemian-inspired furniture or wallpapers in your living room. This is all about bold colors, heavy patterns and intricate designs – think Persian rugs and Middle Eastern motifs!
In 2021 we might see a return to more traditional styles of decorating with a heavier focus on pastel colors, ornate details and an abundance of natural materials like flowers, wicker furniture and linen upholstery.
7. Minimalistic Design
Minimalism is all about simplicity and aesthetics, creating an open plan living area with clean lines that looks beautiful but also functions well. One of the best ways to achieve this is by adding lots of natural light – something you can do by opening up windows or installing skylights!
If that’s not possible, try adding light materials and textures like wood, metal and plants. Some might argue that the heyday of minimalism is over, but these days it’s more about simplicity than stark minimalism.
Minimalism is more of a lifestyle than a fashion trend, so we think that whatever the influencers and interior designers say, it will never die. With the ever increasing distractions and noise in our lives some people will always want to start decluttering their homes.