Whether bright colors are appealing to you or not, they're an undeniably easy way to infuse some zest into a space. Even those who lean towards minimal colors and textures will appreciate how easy it is to incorporate a bright hue or two into a living room—and this doesn't necessarily mean you have to break out the paintbrushes.
"After more of a subdued few years in terms of fabrics, I see people embracing fun colors and unique prints in their everyday furniture," says Mimi Meacham of Marian Louise Designs. "Utilizing colorful printed fabrics, custom upholstered sofas, chairs, and window treatments will be fun, fierce, and another way to bring personality into the space."
She also adds that structural parts of the house, like millwork and doors, will even get a chance to shine with a "colorful facelift" of "greens, blues, mauves, and yellows to uplift and frame the prints."
Vintage Revival
Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions notes that sourcing vintage pieces is going to be bigger than ever this year: "With the current supply chain issues, we believe people will be more apt to repurpose older furniture and/or decor pieces to not only be more focused on sustainability but also be more friendly to their budgets."
While this will be big in the living room, it extends to other parts of the home including dining spaces and bedrooms. It's also the perfect opportunity to test the waters with DIY and refurbishing, and it even ties into the movement for sustainability in some ways.
Minimalism Returns, Too, and Multifunctionality
Multiple experts have mentioned that minimalism is having a major comeback—yes, right alongside maximalism. But this isn't just quiet colors and simple silhouettes, it goes deeper into the concept and meaning of minimalism, including rooms that can double as more than one space.
"People are starting to understand that they can live with less, especially after the past year," explains Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions. "We believe people will start to downsize, or stay in their current homes and become creative with how their spaces can be multifunctional. For example: having your living room be part-office. Or office/workout rooms."
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