The past year saw a surge in home remodels and updates as homeowners reimagined the spaces they were suddenly spending much more time in. More than half of homeowners invested more in home-related purchases in 2020 compared to the prior year, according to a recent survey by Cinch Home Services, a home warranty provider.
That rush to renovate is continuing this year. If you’re planning to revamp your home, here are some of the top home decor trends, and a few that are on their way out.
1. Large wooden surfaces
More homeowners are embracing wood surfaces, and especially looking to incorporate sustainable materials, explains Sabrina Beaumont, chief marketing officer for Passion Plans, a home building platform.
“One of the things we have noticed in the house plans we’re selling, and from working with people wanting to build their homes, is that everything needs to be able to be built in wood,” Beaumont says. “We’re seeing people installing treated wood on countertops in bathrooms, as well as beautiful wooden floors.”
2. Boho gallery wall
A gallery wall showcases artwork and collectibles in a cohesive way. While the concept isn’t new, there is a twist gaining popularity: a boho gallery wall.
This type of gallery wall is defined by variety, according to Andra DelMonico, author at home decor website Trendey, bringing together pieces for an “organic feel as if someone collected the items over the course of their life,” along with boho elements like delicate flowers or natural wood carvings.
“Gallery walls will remain popular because they are an easy way to decorate a large blank space on the wall,” DelMonico says. “Creating a boho feel to the arrangement can reflect your multidimensional personality.”
3. Outdoor inspiration
The same organic theme of a boho gallery wall is also cropping up throughout the home, with homeowners looking for ways to align decor with the outdoors.
This can include neutral, earthy tones, potted plants or even a skylight, says Georgina Borneman-Street, CEO, director and principal designer for Cobalt Blue 1802, a Los Angeles-based design firm.