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Design trends that will be huge this autumn The Verdicts in: Cozy fabrics, warm, earthy tones, vintage pieces and private spaces are taking over the autumn design scene. At the start of 2020, many were forced to reconfigure our homes into multi-multifunctional spaces that could accommodate the needs of working parents and homeschooled children. However, the novelty of ‘work from home’ has worn off, and we’ve all had a year and a half to adjust to the new normal (oh, what we would give to never use that phrase again).
“Sandstone is great for adding a more warm and cozy feel to the home, but is also great all year-round. A radiant autumn orange or Amberglow also creates warmth and blends well with other neutral tones like gray and sand tones,” Evan explains.
faucets that blend into the counters, and other finishes, rather than standout features (think black counters, black faucet),” will be huge in 2022. 3. IN: PARTITIONS AND ROOM DIVIDERS
And don’t even get us started on the cozy, comfy textures we’re seeing accompany this look (see: number three). 2. IN: URBANE COTTAGE KITCHENS
As a result, the trends we’re seeing for autumn 2021 reflect more permanent changes we’ve made to our homes as a reaction to the pandemic. The central theme? Comfort, convenience and colour. Here, find five trends that designers predict will be huge for the upcoming season. 1. IN: WARM, EARTHY NEUTRALS
First, there was cottagecore, then there was cabincore and now, may we present: kitchencore. While cottagecore’s aesthetic brings more of the “frolicking in a meadow field” vibe, cabincore maintains that English countryside theme with a more rustic feel. As a result, we’re seeing a crossover between both whimsical looks in our kitchens for fall. “The days of the white shaker kitchen might be in the rearview mirror, thankfully.
“I think anything with a more earthy and neutral tone is perfect to set the stage for fall,” says Designer Amanda Evans. Back in September 2020, Behr predicted that Muted Terracotta would be huge this year (and saying they were right would be a vast understatement). It seems as if the terracotta trend has burgeoned into an entire fall color scheme, composed of warm, earthy tones that basically personify the image of curling up to the fire.
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Kitchens are still the hub of the house, but now people are taking a less sterile approach... Dark palettes, stained woods, countertop stone with depth and movement, and statement fixtures and hardware are not just more exciting but they’re also more durable and messfriendly than their white counterparts,” explains Scheer. She also predicts that integrating our kitchen with the rest of the home through “natural materials—cabinets with visible wood grain, interesting countertops,
It’s no secret that the pandemic has created a seismic shift in the way we view our homes. Rooms that were previously “for guests only” have been transformed into homework stations, and linen closets have become secret hideaways for parents who need “just five minutes” of peace (hang in there everyone, we can almost smell the September freedom). Nevertheless, one thing is for certain: The need for privacy and solitude has become paramount in our homes (but the need to make sure our children aren’t setting the house on fire is equally important). As a result, we’re seeing a resurgence of midcentury modern room dividers that allow for the kind of “hands-on privacy” parents are looking for. “We are seeing a push for some separation [while] keeping sight lines to the adjacent rooms. One solution we have incorporated is decorative partition screens. We have also incorporated serving counters to act as definition between the kitchen and living space,” explains Eddie Maestri, Principal Architect at Maestri Studio.
