How Interior Design Will Change in 2021

Spending so much time at home this past year has highlighted the importance of our living spaces. Homes became classrooms, offices, gyms, and more. This resulted in people wanting to make changes, upgrade, and turn their homes into a sanctuary from the world.

The reassessment of what people want in homes is likely to influence interior design. Here are some ways Florida interior design will change in 2021.

Comfortable Curves

Comfort and cocooning caused a resurgence of curved sofas, loveseats, and sectionals last year. These statement pieces amp up the comfort in living rooms and home offices, giving them an instant makeover. They relax and soften a room and enhance the design.

Comfortable, curvy living room furniture and other elements provide a sense of precision, clarity, and freshness. This trend has a Parisian sensibility, where design and art meet, with light neutrals, clean lines, and soft features.

Outdoor Influences brought Indoors

During 2020, nature became a major source of refuge and that has translated into Florida interiors. The simmering trend of bringing the outdoors in will pick up speed as patios become an expansion of the living room.

Outdoor and indoor pieces that look at home in either space will continue to increase in popularity. This means rattan, wicker, and natural woven textures will be used with a range of styles from contemporary to mid-century modern to traditional. Casual dining rooms with wicker chairs express this indoor/outdoor vibe.

Green in All Its Hues

From furniture to accessories to paint, rich shades of green inspired by deep moss, pine forest, and renewal are gaining popularity. Green's resurgence can be attributed to the current outdoor influences but may also reflect a shift towards a desire for adding color that brings positivity to our spaces.

In addition, a general wish for comfort and security is also bringing back warm neutrals. Taupes, tans, and rust colors will be showing up in many Florida interiors.

Bold Walls and Finishes

Accent walls with bold Florida colors and patterns continue to liven up living rooms and bedrooms. Natural fiber wall hangings, fabrics such as grasscloth or linen, and textured walls such as braided hemp are all options for covering the walls and creating a statement at the same time.

In kitchens, stone slabs are dominating backsplashes and countertops, cascading down in waterfall edges. They are complemented by textured stone tile with mixed finishes and colorful mosaics.

Traditional-Inspired Looks

A new take on traditional, timeless looks will be incorporated into contemporary Florida interior design. This trend will continue into 2021, fulfilling our need for homes with a rich, warm, and inviting feel. The great thing about traditional furniture is that it can be mixed with compatible elements from other styles to create an eclectic look.

Quality Rather than Quantity

Expert craftmanship, touches of luxury, and design-forward choices are trending. We are choosing fewer things, but opting for quality, such as pieces with an artistic or artisanal feel that bring in natural elements such as wood detailing, caning, and refined tailoring.

These days, the home environment is more important than ever, and adding livable luxuries, from plush fabrics to iconic silhouettes, that provide rich texture, is a big trend for 2021.

If you are looking to refresh your home's look, contact Baer's Furniture to speak with one of our in-house design professionals.