Spring is officially here, and you might be looking to spruce up your home with a fresh new vibe for the warmer, sunny weather. Or maybe you’re trying to renovate your house to put it on the market for sale. Here are several new trends on the rise this spring.
Homes are becoming more of a sanctuary where people and families can retreat for comfort and solace. “What we are seeing is people want warm and cozier homes layered with pattern, texture, and pops of color,” Christy Oehrli, owner and lead designer of Pillow Tree Interiors, said. “Gray is OUT. We are seeing, especially in kitchens, reds, rusts, and oranges on the rise.”
While Southern Antiques owner Andrea Milham is ecstatic about the influx of vibrant hues in the design spectrum, she understands that there needs to be some sort of balance so that living spaces are not too overwhelmed with bright hues. “Furniture pieces in black, accent décor in black, or something strong to balance out all the color is great,” she said.
Although trends are popular and fun, they often go out of style sooner or later. For more staying power and cost-efficiency in the long run, many people prefer to select colors, flooring, and pieces of furniture that never lose appeal.
“Classic interior design will always rise above trendiness,” Oehrli said. “Elements of design that have stood the test of time and proven to be classic are millwork and beautiful moldings, white trim on moldings, neutral walls, marble, wood flooring, collected art, and antique furniture.”
Many concepts of architecture and arrangements with plenty of staying power throughout shifting trends are natural ambiance and welcoming interior designs. Elegant, classic pieces never go out of fashion.
“Gold and brass continue to reign as the metal of choice, but we are seeing lots of combinations of gold, silver, and bronze,” Milham said. “We are seeing more of a relaxed, collected look versus everything being matched.”
As people are turning their homes into their own oasis from the world, one room that always requires great attention is the bedroom. It’s your personal sanctuary to unwind, relax, recharge, and dream away your troubles. “Not only should it be comfortable, but it should be beautiful…probably more so here in the South,” Oehrli said. “A growing trend that we see on the rise is bed canopies. It’s all about layering with fabrics and textures on windows, beds, and bed canopies as well.”
Bedrooms are being trimmed into magical, dreamy styles with soft, romantic, and comforting canopies, bedding, and pillows. Vintage, Old-World styles are being combined with trendy styles in an enchanting manner, making for a quiet, beautiful bedroom.
Aesthetic appeal to a home is essential to a pleasant, welcoming environment. “We’re still seeing a lot of Asian influence in art and accessories, and framed botanicals are huge right now,” Milham said. “This is a timeless trend, but it’s fun to see it modernized with unexpected color combinations and patterns.”
Many homes are turning to a “cozy, cottage look” this spring. Who wouldn’t love to come home to that every day? The classic trend of adding blue chinoiserie to spring décor is becoming popular again, allowing you to bring out those blue willow plates that have been handed down throughout the generations, mixing them with the colors of spring.
“More than anything, design is moving into a ‘do what YOU love’ phase more than a ‘here’s what everyone is doing’ style, and I think that’s great for those who love to mix vintage and antique pieces with modern home décor,” Milham said. “It’s easier to replace a piece or two at a time instead of feeling like it all has to be done all at once, and that makes shopping and buying for your home so much easier!”
