5 Hot Home Design Trends for 2021 Krisztina Bell

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5 Hot Home Design Trends for 2021 From cozy vibes to statement lighting, find out what’s trending in the new year.

By Krisztina Bell

What popular home trends can we expect in the new year? Life in quarantine has really allowed us to take a step back and reevaluate our homes from a new perspective. Homeowners are looking to make their spaces more functional as well as reflect more personality. They’re seeking comfortable and casual-style living. “Cozy” will continue to be the new “luxury.” In my market in Atlanta, some of the top design trends relate to stylish home offices, which are popping up in basements, breakfast areas, bedrooms, and attics. Also, statement lighting, accent walls in natural elements, pops of color, and outdoor living spaces are all the rage as flippers, investors, and builders look for ways to put a signature stamp on their properties. Here are five home trends to watch in the new year.

1. A laid-back lifestyle

As we move forward, combining classical and modern design elements will transform any space with a new and fresh look. If we are working and living at home, why not look for ways to make our home more meaningful? Darker kitchens, Zen spaces, and even “cottagecore” are being praised for their comforting feel as we seek to bring the outdoors inside and become one with Earth’s raw materials.

2. Natural elements

As consumers connect more with nature, we will continue to see greenery, macrame, and Scandinavian-style furnishings and decorative (continued on page 30)