The Top Interior Design Trends for Your Home

This year has seen things head firmly toward sustainability and natural materials when it comes to interior design. As we become more conscious as a society of the impact that our purchases can have on the environment, trendsetters in the design world are finding innovative new ways to make our homes more eco-friendly without skimping on style.

Let’s take a look at some of the top interior design trends for your home… Recyclable Materials

As we’ve already mentioned, sustainability is a big trend this year and shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. One of the best ways to make a home more eco-friendly and sustainable is by purchasing furniture crafted from recycled materials. Some of the most popular pieces that utilize this mindful method of manufacture include tables, worktops and even couches. Popular materials are recycled woods such as oak and teak whilst plastics, glasses and paper are also used to create chairs, lamps and more from recycled products.

The recycling trend turns the idea of recycled materials as ugly on its head, with high-end designers turning to repurposed materials to create some of the most cutting-edge and downright gorgeous items out there right now. As if that wasn’t amazing enough, you can now make a difference whilst having the coolest home around. Retro Minimalism

The benefits of a “less is more” philosophy have been exceptionally well explored in recent years, especially in terms of interior design. This current trend differs from previous forms of domestic minimalism in that it’s all about repurposing retro furniture and styles to create a clean, sparse aesthetic. Think 1950’s chairs with tapered legs, elegant pendant lighting and muted colour palettes, the lot combines to create a devastatingly understated, classy aesthetic. Raw Wood

Continuing the overarching theme of this season’s interior design trends, the popularity of raw wood is yet another nod toward naturalistic, ecological and traditional styles. The idea behind choosing unfinished wood pieces for your home is their longevity with regard to both style and sturdiness. Raw, unfinished wooden tables, shutters or worktops will, quite simply, never go out of style. This means you might have to make a big investment in some quality pieces initially, but this will certainly pay-off in the long-term when ten years down the line they’re still at the height of style. Patterns and Textures

With trends leaning toward minimalism and repurposed materials, the opportunity to use patterns and textures to create flair is one that should be grabbed with both hands. Blankets and cushions made from recycled materials can benefit from a variety of textures such as velvety, fluffy or even a silky feel. As for patterned rugs and carpets, stripes and polka dots add depth to rooms where a sparse feel can quickly become cold and, in the worst cases, boring.

When executed correctly, patterned and textured wallpaper can breathe new life into a room, especially when the overall aesthetic is one of minimalism. There are even eco-friendly textured wallpapers that mimic the natural feel of rock and wood, complete with patterning to match. If that doesn’t tie together this summer’s major trends, then we don’t know what does.