A new year is always a great time to give your interior decor a new look, upgrading it with the latest styles and trends. To help you create a home in a way that’s both welcoming and stylish, we’ve collected some of the hottest trends to look out for in 2019.
Out with the old, in with the new
A new year is all about starting afresh. It might be tempting to hold onto that ugly sofa you’ve had since the Eighties, but do you really need it? Treat yourself to something new and get rid of the junk. What often puts us off getting rid of unwanted furniture is the time and cost. But that concern is unfounded. If it still has some life in it, sell it online for collection only and get someone to do the hard work for you. And if it really is on its last legs, cheap dumpster rentals are available, plus they’re easy to arrange.
Form and functionality
Scandi chic has been a key trend of 2018, and the minimalist functionality associated with it particularly struck a chord with consumers. We can expect to see a greater focus on this in 2019, with multi-purpose furniture that’s compact and practical fulfils both style and function, especially for city dwellers with limited space. Obvious solutions to this are your sofabeds and foldaway tables. But have you ever considered turning foldaway chairs into a clothes rack and shelves? Get creative with your furniture and save space while staying stylish.
Go boho with shabby chic
If the minimalist look isn’t your thing, then don’t fret: shabby chic is in. As the world looks for more sustainable living practices, we’ll see old and upcycled furniture becoming la mode in homes everywhere. If you’ve got a tired old sideboard or a ratty armchair in the garage, why not give it some love? A fresh lick of paint or some hand-sewn patches can give an old piece of furniture a new lease of life.
Embrace the statement ceiling
Statement walls — single walls coated with a bright splash of color or dazzling wallpaper — have been commonplace in stylish homes during 2018. They’re bold, daring, and are a simple way to transform an otherwise drab room into a beautiful living space. Take that daring interior design further in 2019 with a statement ceiling. Usually left alone during interior design upgrades, ceilings are a ripe canvas for you to play with. A coat of paint is one way to jazz them up, but so too are textured molding and even wallpaper.
Breathe life into your home with living coral
Every year, interior designers wait with anticipation for Pantone’s Color Of The Year. 2018 was the year of ultraviolet, but next year you can expect to see the gorgeous living coral in chic homes everywhere. Living coral is gentle and soothing, creating any room into an ambient space in which you can live, relax, and breathe. It reflects natural light to illuminate even the darkest space, and when night falls it creates a warm, cozy glow.
Spread yourself out with a large rug
Rugs aren’t just convenient floor coverings. They’re statement pieces that capture visitors’ attention as soon as they enter a room. In 2019, we can expect to see bigger and brighter rugs filling our floors. Find a rug that fills your floor for an eye-catching statement piece. Don’t be afraid to go bright either — you want people to notice it! And don’t worry about double-layering on top of carpet. It’ll just make your home feel that bit more cozy.
As bold as brass
You’ve seen it in hipster bars and fancy toilets throughout 2018, but the brass revolution is only just beginning. Say sayonara to stainless steel and hello to bold yet understated brass. Brass gives your home a warm, welcoming feel without going over the top. And you don’t need to go overboard either. A few considered brass fixtures dotted here and there around your home is enough to give it a cozy, homely feel in 2019.
Back to concrete basics
Bear with us on this one. We often associate concrete with half-finished houses and ugly office blocks. But when done right, concrete can give your home a cool, serene vibe that looks amazing. It’s simple, functional, and gray works with almost any other color you can think of. Keep it rough or smooth it out for a cool, clean finish — it’s up to you. Concrete is especially good in rooms that get a lot of wear such as bathrooms or laundry rooms, as its durability and strength means it will last for years to come.
A new year means a new home. Shake off those Christmas blues and shrug off your New Year fatigue and embrace a beautiful interior design upgrade in 2019.