As we wrap up the year, we’re taking a look at our favorite interior design trends from 2021 to see what made the full transition from trending to timeless.
As we wrap up the year, we’re taking a look at our favorite interior design trends from 2021 to see what made the full transition from trending to timeless.
Design by Bodine White | Photography by Emily Sewell
The end of the year is a time of reflection, making it the perfect time to take a look back at our predictions for 2021’s top interior design trends to see what held up and what lacked the staying power for making it through into 2022.
1. Custom Millwork & Trim
Traditionalism is still having its moment, and we’re more than okay with that. The traditional style has always been classic and timeless, but those who may have been quick to associate it with their parents’ or grandparents’ styles have since found a new appreciation for it. Millwork is a large part of the traditional style, and many are embracing the bespoke element it can bring to their transitional designs with its seamless blend of rich history and expert craftsmanship.
Design by Bodine White | Photography by Emily Sewell
Design by Ben Pentreath
Design by Room for Tuesday
2. Rich Colors
Remember those rich, saturated colors we couldn’t get over back in January? That shift into lavishly colored walls, cabinets, and furniture hasn’t waned in its appeal, and the proof, as they say, is in the pudding:
We’ve continued to see these rich colors, but rather than bright and vibrant, the tones are drifting into a slightly more subdued and moody coziness that adds so much interest and depth to your space.
Design by DeVol
Design by Bodine White | Photography by Emily Sewell
Design by DeVol
Design by Sean Anderson | Photography by Haris Kenjar| Image via The Identite Collective
Design by Park and Oak Design
3. Arts & Crafts Revival
At the beginning of this year, we couldn’t help but emphasize our sheer joy at the return of arts & crafts to the world of interior design, and our excitement has now mellowed the year into a deep love for this “form over function” approach to design.
Design by Ben Pentreath
The revival of elaborate florals and bespoke elements surges on, though we’re seeing a smaller scale of prints in recent designs.
Design by Heidi Caillier Design
Design by Ben Pentreath
Image via Jody Stewart Photography
Arts & Crafts Revival-Inspired Home Accents
Arts & Crafts Revival-Inspired Furniture
4. Comfy, Cozy Cloud Furniture
With so many of us continuing to spend more time at home, the yearning for dreamy comfort pulses on with comfy cloud-like furniture. These pieces incorporate a lot of curves into the mix for a soft and inviting look and feel.
Design by Scout & Nimble | Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck
Image via Four Hands
Design by Louise Hjorth Design
Design by Wendy Labrum Interiors
Comfy, Cozy Cloud Sofas
5. Mauve, Purple, & Brown Tones
These colors were all the rage at the start of this year, thanks to the undeniable elements of warmth and calm they bring into a space. While they’re still used in some designs, the bolder mauves and purples might have been shorter-lived, or in other words, these may lack the staying power.
Design by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Design by Grey Deco Interiors
Design by Avenue Design Studio
Design by Heidi Caillier Design
6. A Forest of Wood Tones
We’re all for a gorgeous mix of wood tones, and with the trend on the rise in 2021, we’re not seeing any signs of it slowing down as we move into 2022, though we are seeing a bit of a movement toward darker wood tones in everything from furniture to cabinetry to millwork, even floors.
Design by Alexander Design
Design by Nina Farmer Interiors
Design by Kristina Crestin Design | Photography by Jared Kuzia Photography
Design by Katie Hodges Design
7. Creating a Comfortable Space You Love
This continues to be the foundation of everything we do — home is where we go to relax and recharge. Whatever design choices you make to make your house a home, creating a comfortable space you love and can enjoy for years to come is the ultimate goal.
Design by Marie Flanigan
Design by Andrew Howard
Design by Scout & Nimble | Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck
Design by Urban Design
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