Hopes are high for 2021. Style can also be after a year of sweatpants/anxiously watching the market and faux Zoom backgrounds. Homes are now seen as sanctuaries more than showpieces. Going into this year, comfort will be a priority alongside style and function.

Rooms and furniture are now expected to be multi-functional for:

• work/education
• entertainment
• hospitality

Return to high style this year with the following trends.

Create cozy lounges and nooks 

In feel and style, furniture is now meant to be cozy. Everyone scrambled for ways to work and study from home in 2020. Going into the new year, living rooms and other areas will have more relaxed seating options to accommodate at least eight-hour days. 

Options can include plush accent pillows, faux fur coverings and the decline of aesthetically pleasing but not quite practical MCM chairs.

Statements can be made with singular antiques and sculptural pieces. Many homeowners are now exploring game rooms for adults with setups like a bar using pool tables and sectionals. 

Nooks are also becoming popular for when you are locked down with the entire family. One is like a personal love note to style and an in-home getaway. Create a nook to read, nap or relax.

A window is a treat in any nook, with its abundance of natural light in any corner of the home. Lighting is key, but even a dark nook can be illuminated via a focal point bohemian chandelier. 

If space is quite limited, paint the nook a different color from the rest of the room or create one at the end of a hallway. An area rug defines a nook and a chair/lounger is all the furniture truly needed. A large nook can even be created in an attic or garage for ultimate privacy. 

Welcome luxe minimalism 

Most Americans have been Kondoing their homes since before the pandemic. With fast fashion becoming somewhat obsolete, many realize the detrimental nature of clutter to the psyche. Minimalism is here to stay with a few touches of luxury.

Elegance and sophistication are always in the details. Luxe minimalism seeks to incorporate natural elements to invite a sense of serenity with:

• marble
• wood
• caning

Luxury minimalistic hues include:

• cream
• terra cotta
• camel
• ochre

Think entryway tables and chairs. Coffee tables can feature caning and marble panels. Color is always the most affordable way to go luxe. Known primarily as an autumnal hue, ochre is getting the glow up it deserves in 2021. 

Ochre is a statement hue inspired by the great outdoors. As a deeper mustard and a rustic tone, it brings warmth to staid neutrals. Go bold with an accent wall that is modern and retro in the dining or living room. Invite brightness and sophistication into a reading nook with this unique hue. 

Even a single ochre piece will give new life to any area of your home. Now that everyone has come around to having indoor gardens, ochre planters are sensational. Think throw pillows and blankets for some visual magic to enliven neutral furniture or a darker bedroom. 

The hue pairs well with shades of white and black. Pick any shade of gray to complement ochre, as the muted sunny color can hang in almost every palette. Dark teals, blacks and blushes pair well with this exceptionally modern yet retro hue.

Mix textures

Neutral hues will always be popular for home decor. Bolder/Statement colors are being welcomed into neutral palettes in 2021. Tones that were once overlooked will be celebrated, such as:

• brown wood
• wicker
• rattan

Rattan is a home decor classic. It is affordable and lightweight for indoor and outdoor furniture. Consider using this versatile material for chairs, cabinets, tables, screens and headboards. Add linens as throws to add a textural contrast.

Don’t think rattan can only be used for furniture. The wood can also be used in lighting, such as a pendant fixture that elegantly hangs from pergolas or patios to maximize that summer glow.

Explore stylish accessories

Plush rugs and accent pillows make for cozier seating areas. Layers of style can be added with art and personal pieces. Expect artfully designed tables, chairs and serveware to create a sophisticated ambiance once reserved for country clubs and estates.

While the world is still limited to the comfort and safety of your home, play around with colors, textures and patterns. Layering is the best way to do this in a bold way and transform any room without a cramped feeling.

Layered rugs define a space in style. A smaller area within a compact space gives the appearance of a more expansive room. Texture gives a space visual spice when working with a neutral palette to add brightness and personality.  

Steps to layering rugs the right way:

1. Start with a neutral rug in jute or sisal to keep the space grounded.

2. Choose a complementary color that works with the rest of the room.

3. Pick a contrasting texture to avoid blending in.

4. Select new angles to layer upon and tilt accordingly to connect both pieces.

Consider faux hide or fur rugs to layer over a basic area rug. The only rule is that the base rug’s edge should be showing.

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