Home Design Trends of 2016

What’s hot in home decor and furnishings this year? Learn about the top ten home design trends of 2016 in this video by House & Home:

10. ’70’s Italian style: A reaction to the Scandinavian look of recent years, this style is heavier and features a mix of fluid and angular lines and lush textiles.

9. Retro family time: Ping pong and foosball tables and over-sized sofas for movie watching are perfect for families who have decided to take a break from their devices.

8. Updated naturals: Natural fibers like sisals and jutes have been injected with color to give them a more tribal feel.

7. Parquetry: While not everyone can afford parquet flooring, the look and feel can be captured with parquet-inspired furniture, fabrics and accessories.

6. Next-generation appliances: New appliances can save time, money and space. Many appliances are being re-designed so doors require less clearance. Some new washers can wash two loads at once, and there is a new appliance that will allow you to steam and de-wrinkle clothes at home.

5. Serene simple style: This style is the biggest trend of the year and features rooms with more empty space and carefully curated pieces of furniture and artwork.

4. Modern glass-fronted cabinets: This is a beautiful way to put your collections on display in a contained matter.

3. Pretty & practical: This look combines hard-working spaces with soft palettes and pretty prints. You can bring this trend home with furniture or with small accessories.

2. Inlaid stone floors: This look is high-end, custom and very unique. If you don’t want to spend a lot on inlaid stone, you can get the look with painted tape.

1. Pin-leg furniture: This look is popping up everywhere, predominantly on chairs, making larger furniture look daintier.

The big take-away is that these trends are not fads; they will last a long time and are worth the investment.