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Eight Hot Home Styles for you, this Summer
Here’s what’s generating the latest buzz in home design
(for a more in-detail description of Hygge, please see my blog article at: www.JudithSutton.com)
https://www.judithsutton.net/blog/the-art-of-hygge--feeling-of-comfort-in-your-home/
Home designs are becoming a mishmash of many styles. On one end, there’s calming, Zen-like retreats in softer color palettes, while on the other end, it is all about dark and moody colors that are bold and memorable.
Home remodeling details these top emerging home design trends as seeing an uptick in attention this summer.
1. Organic modern styles. “Organic modern design elements form a balanced mix of sleek lines and crisp white or neutral-colored surfaces, contrasted with natural forms and materials.” Searches have more than tripled year-over-year for “organic modern bedrooms.” Also, over the past year, “organic modern” searches for dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms also are rising significantly.
2. Dark and moody colors. While some styles are getting more muted, others are getting bolder. Searches for “moody living rooms” and “moody kitchens” have doubled compared to a year ago. Also, searches for “dark ceiling” styles are up 60% compared to a year ago. The darker tones are in sharp contrast to the bright whites and light grays that have been dominating interiors in recent years. “We see designers use dark and moody colors to help make spaces feel cozy and intimate, or bold and dramatic.” For example, designers are layering in rich browns and deep reds for a “moody bedroom.”
3. Reading rooms. “Dark Academia” is a scholarly subculture style devoted to reading, writing, and learning. It was a popular look in fashion and has now entered the home where fashion usually leads the charge. Online searches are soaring for the British style “snug” as homeowners look to wall off a cozy area for reading or solitary relaxation. Searches also are rising for terms like “library wall,” “reading corner” and “book nook.” (here is where my above mentioned article will help you understand)!
4. “Japandi” style. Japanese design is inspiring more home interiors, borrowing from its signatures of simplicity, natural elements, and harmonious living spaces. “Japandi” is a term that relates to a hybrid design style of Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality. Online searches are growing for Japandi kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Also, design aesthetics like “wabi-sabi” and “Zen garden” also are seeing an uptick in interest.
5. Wellness. Wellness continues to be a top focus in home interiors, with “cold plunge,” “indoor saunas,” “home spas” and “backyard saunas” all gaining more attention from remodelers. Homeowners also want their renovations to bring in more natural light, with large windows and skylights, and walls of sliding glass doors to the outside.
6. Leisure spaces. Hangout spaces are trendy: and may be owner-specific. For example, online searches for “listening rooms” have more than doubled. Also, “living room pianos” are trending, another sign of a stronger desire for specialized areas to enjoy music within the home. Outdoor leisure activities also are gaining popularity, with searches for “bocce court” and indoor recreational spaces, such as a “bowling alley” and “game rooms." What is your passion?
7. Kid zones. Along with a growing desire for leisure spaces, areas in the home specially designed for children are growing in popularity. For example, “race car beds,” “Jack-and-Jill bathrooms,” “teen lounge” and “kids’ gaming bedroom” are all seeing an uptick in online searches.
8. Hygge: Cozy spaces to get comfortable in. It’s all about making your home the center of comfort...As the colder months set in, we’re ready to snuggle up with a book next to a roaring fire for the season. In the spirit of hygge, (a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable) ex. during the colder months as we retreat into our homes- hygge is what brings us a greater sense of comfort and joy. What are your examples of the most inviting spaces you would gladly hunker down in for the winter!
What do you think?
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